RFQ-171-260000000377-3 | 751/24215.JLM; Rose Lake S.G.A. - Facility Improvements

The contract pertains to facility improvements at the DNR Rose Lake State Game Area in Michigan, identified by project number 751/24215.JLM and solicitation number RFQ-171-260000000377-3, issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. The scope includes the furnishing and installation of occupancy sensor lighting controls, administrative and equipment building improvements, and a proposed cold storage building lean-to addition, with work to be performed at various locations across the state. All materials must be delivered in manufacturer-original packaging with intact labels, and components such as piping, valves, and electrical systems must be protected against contamination, corrosion, and damage during storage and transit. Marking and labeling requirements are stringent, mandating durable, UV-resistant, engraved or laser-etched labels with specific text formatting, and electrical equipment must display arc flash hazard labels per safety standards. Piping must be labeled with size, ASTM classification, pressure rating, and potable water certification, while wiring requires permanent identification using wrap-around vinyl or heat-shrink markers. The solicitation is evaluated on a best-value basis using a trade-off approach, considering compliance with specifications, bidder financial health, technical capabilities and experience, insurance and bonding capacity, business integrity, past performance, and ability to meet schedule requirements. Contractors must demonstrate technical approach, quality of proposed personnel, management plans, and the credentials of any nominated asbestos abatement subcontractors. While no formal scoring weights are assigned, priority is given to responsive and responsible bidders, with price adjustments applied for Michigan-based and veteran-owned businesses. The contract requires adherence to multiple industry standards including UL, NFPA 70, ASTM, NEMA, and ISO 9001, and inspections are conducted on-site by the contractor, though the government retains the right to commission independent testing. The contractor must comply with federal audit requirements under FEMA and DHS provisions, retain records for three years, and refrain from unauthorized use of federal seals. Additionally, the contractor must procure EPA-designated recovered materials where feasible and comply with the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the SIGMA VSS portal by August 5, 2026, with mandatory inclusion of bid forms, a bid bond, non-collusion affidavit, and asbestos attestation if applicable. All offerors must maintain an active UEI in SAM.gov and submit socioeconomic certifications for minority-owned, women-owned, disabled veteran-owned,