RFQ-171-260000000275-1 | 472/24086.JGH; Ionia C.F. - Exterior Door Replacement

The contract pertains to the replacement of exterior doors at the Ionia Correctional Facility in Michigan, managed by the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB). The solicitation, numbered RFQ-171-260000000275-1, was posted on April 30, 2026, with a response deadline of May 27, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 238170 for specialty trade contractors. Work must be performed at various locations within the facility, with all materials delivered to and installed at the job site. Performance is governed by strict technical specifications, including compliance with ANSI, BHMA, SDI, NFPA, ICC A117.1, and ASTM standards for door and hardware installation, fire ratings, accessibility, and electrified systems. Contractors are required to use a single manufacturer for all hardware, ensuring uniformity in mechanical and electrified Components, and must coordinate keying schedules and access control integration with the Owner’s security consultant through a mandatory Keying Conference. All personnel require DTMB security clearance, valid for one year or the duration of the project, and must work only during normal business hours unless otherwise approved. Deliverables include fully operational door assemblies, proper labeling of glazing and safety glass, and adherence to environmental storage and handling requirements for materials such as cementitious products, hydrated lime, and solvent-based compounds. The evaluation is based on best value, using a trade-off approach that balances price and qualitative factors, including technical approach, past performance, and personnel qualifications. A 10% price preference is applied to bids from Qualified Disabled Veteran-owned businesses, and Michigan-based businesses must certify their status if the bid exceeds $100,000. Bids over $50,000 require a bid guarantee and performance and payment bonds. No formal FAR clauses are present, indicating this is a state-level procurement, not a federal one. Payment is processed via the DTMB-0440 Request for Payment form, submitted through the Professional’s office, with no specific accounting codes or electronic invoicing systems like WAWF specified. All submissions must be made electronically through the SIGMA VSS portal, with no more than two attachments under 25 MB each, and questions must be submitted by May 14, 2026. The scope also mandates secure travel throughout the facility, temporary enclosure of unsecured openings, and