RFP-171-270000000167-1 | 472/26527.ABG; St. Louis & Oaks CFs-Capacity Realignment

Solicitation RFP-171-270000000167-1 is a Billing Rate - Not to Exceed contract issued by the State of Michigan's Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) for the St. Louis and Oaks CFs-Capacity Realignment project. The scope of work requires a professional firm to provide comprehensive architectural and engineering services, including mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and utility design. Key responsibilities include calculating heat loss and gain, sizing equipment, developing distribution systems for power and security, and preparing preliminary and final design drawings. The selected professional will also provide construction administration through field inspections to ensure work aligns with design intent and will manage the coordination of staff, consultants, and contractors. The contract mandates adherence to industry-accepted standards, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the State of Michigan Construction and Energy Codes, and prevailing wage laws. Payment is processed monthly via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through the SIGMAVSS system, with a thirty-day payment window following department approval of requests submitted on form DTMB-440. Final project acceptance is contingent upon the Department's written approval of as-built drawings and verification that all systems function without defects. The solicitation process includes specific requirements for professional proposals, certification forms, and detailed hourly billing rate calculations as outlined in the provided appendices.