RFQ-171-260000000443-1 | 472/26319.SMD; Handlon C.F. Unit B Conversion

Solicitation RFQ-171-260000000443-1, issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), seeks bids for the Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility Housing Unit B Conversion located at 1728 Bluewater Highway in Ionia, Michigan. The project involves renovation work on the Unit B building and is managed under project file 472/26319.SMD. Bids are due by September 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern and must be submitted electronically through the SIGMA VSS portal. The procurement process includes a mandatory walk-through inspection, a 5% bid security requirement, and Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) criminal history checks for personnel entering the secure facility. Qualified bidders must adhere to specific certification requirements, including QDV and Michigan-based business representation. Under Public Act 91 of 2005, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB) that are at least 51% owned by a veteran with a service-connected disability may claim a 10% pricing preference. To qualify for this preference, firms must provide a DD214 or VA Rating Decision Letter and legal proof of ownership; the state accepts NVBDC certification but does not recognize federal CVE or VetCert certifications. The project documentation includes detailed site and demolition plans, civil and architectural notes, and adherence to 2020 MDOT standard specifications.