RFQ-171-260000000409-1 | 511/26239.CAK; Fort Custer Training Center Signage

The solicitation RFQ-171-260000000409-1 for signage at the Fort Custer Training Center in Augusta, Michigan, is a state-level procurement managed by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) under NAICS code 339950. The project requires the fabrication, delivery, and installation of signage throughout the Fort Custer complex, with a contract duration of 270 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed. While no estimated contract value is provided, the award will follow a best-value approach: for amounts under $250,000, it will default to the lowest responsive and responsible bid, and for $250,000 or more, a trade-off analysis will weigh quality factors including technical approach, personnel qualifications, and past performance alongside price. A Qualified Disabled Veteran preference applies to pricing evaluation, and bidders must affirmatively claim Michigan-based business status by demonstrating at least 80% of employees reside in Michigan, or provide documentation of a VA disability rating of 50% or higher to claim veteran status. All proposers must be registered in SAM and free from exclusions, and must submit non-collusion affidavits and complete DTMB security clearance forms for personnel entering facilities during business hours. Performance requirements include strict adherence to packaging, preservation, and labeling protocols for materials, which must remain in original sealed containers, stored off the ground, and protected from weather and contamination, with ambient temperatures maintained above 45°F. Work must comply with industry standards including ASTM, ANSI, UL, AWS, AISC, and NFPA 70, particularly for welding, concrete, soil compaction, and structural steel. Inspections occur both at fabrication sites and the project location, with the contractor fully responsible for quality assurance, testing, and corrections. Additional special requirements include mandatory use of Michigan-made or sustainable products where competitively equal, a workforce residency rule requiring at least half of employees to be Michigan residents for at least one year prior to employment, and mandatory submission of closeout documentation including the DTMB-0460 checklist and DTMB-0437 guarantee. Contractors must submit proposals exclusively through the state’s SIGMA VSS portal by the August 12, 2026 deadline, with all questions due by August 5, and must adhere to strict site security protocols including advance clearance submissions and photo ID verification. Termination for convenience,