RFP-171-270000000166-1 | 551/26427.JBB; Powers Scale - Feasibility Study

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget is soliciting proposals from qualified architectural and engineering firms to conduct a feasibility study and provide professional design and construction services for the Powers Weigh Station in Powers, Michigan. The project aims to optimize workspace efficiency for the Michigan State Police by adding a squad room, office space, a restroom, and an observation deck. The scope encompasses professional services across Phases 100, 500, 600, and 700. Proposals must be submitted via the SIGMA VSS system by November 12, 2026, and will be evaluated based on a weighting of 80 percent technical merit and 20 percent cost. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2026. The selected professional firm will be responsible for delivering draft study reports at 50 percent and 90 percent completion intervals for review and acceptance. All work must comply with the State of Michigan Construction and Energy Codes, the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guide, and the State of Michigan Barrier-Free Access Code. Payments will be disbursed exclusively through Electronic Funds Transfer following the submission of detailed invoices that include certified percentages of work completed, personnel hours, and hourly billing rates. The contractor must also adhere to prevailing wage laws and equal employment opportunity standards. Supporting technical documentation for the site includes 1960 and 2010 as-built plans, MDOT specifications for electronic static scales, and a 2018 asbestos and lead paint inspection report.