RFQ-171-260000000376-1 | 751/26267.AGY; Kalkaska Field Office - Siding and Windows

The contract solicitation RFQ-171-260000000376-1, issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), seeks bids for siding and window installation services at the Kalkaska Field Office, with performance across various locations in Michigan. The solicitation is open to vendors through the SIGMA Vendor Self-Service portal, with proposals due by August 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Bidders must register in SIGMA to receive payments via Electronic Funds Transfer and comply with state-specific requirements including certification of Michigan-based business status and, if applicable, Qualified Disabled Veteran business ownership. The work involves furnishing and installing architectural glazing systems, including glass, frames, sealants, and related components, requiring strict adherence to industry standards such as ASTM, AAMA, NFRC, CPSC, and NFPA, with a mandatory ten-year warranty on insulated glazing units. Materials must be delivered in original manufacturer packaging, properly labeled, and protected from damage, with compliance to MIOSHA Right-to-Know regulations for hazardous substances. Award will be made based on best value, not lowest price, evaluating both cost and qualitative factors through a trade-off methodology among responsive and responsible bidders, with evaluation potentially extending to any bid within ten percent of the lowest. The contract is structured as a fixed-price arrangement with optional alternates that may be additive or deductive, priced separately and accepted sequentially. No federal FAR clauses are incorporated; instead, contractual obligations are embedded in construction specification sections covering alternates, allowances, coordination, and inspection protocols. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site by the Owner’s representative, with compliance verified against AAMA, ASTM, and IECC performance criteria including air and water infiltration, thermal efficiency, and impact resistance. Contractors must submit invoices using the DTMB-0440 form and ensure all employees are Michigan residents. No contractual value is specified due to unpopulated pricing tables, and no federal accounting codes or invoicing systems are referenced. The project requires performance bonds, adherence to environmental and nondiscrimination laws, and strict site-specific storage and handling protocols. Submission is limited to two electronic attachments under 25 MB each, and inquiries must be directed to specified DTMB contacts prior to the deadline.