RFQ-171-260000000457-1 | 171/25474.KMM; Energy Center - Replace SWG Relays

Solicitation RFQ-171-260000000457-1, also known as DTMB File No. 171/25474.KMM, is a request for bids from the State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget for the replacement of protective relaying on medium voltage equipment at the Energy Center in Dimondale, Michigan. The scope of work involves removing existing General Electric Company Multilin and SEL 551 relays and installing new SEL 700G relays, adapter plates, 25 test switches, and 50 indicating lights across three generator positions, two main breaker positions, one bus tie breaker position, and twenty-one feeder breaker positions. To be eligible, firms must be NETA accredited, and the on-site team leader must be a Level 3 Certified Technician. All work must comply with the National Electric Code, UL listing requirements, and local regulations. Bids are due electronically via SIGMA VSS by 2:00 p.m. ET on October 7, 2026, following a mandatory pre-bid conference and walk-through on September 16, 2026. Submissions are limited to two attachments under 25 MB each, including the bid summary, schedule, and required certifications. A 5% bid security is required, and performance and payment bonds are mandatory for bids exceeding $50,000. Award decisions will be based on a best-value evaluation, starting with a price screening of the lowest three bidders followed by a review of technical design, approach, personnel quality, and past performance. Qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses may be eligible for a 10% pricing preference. Payments will be disbursed exclusively via Electronic Funds Transfer within thirty calendar days of approved payment requests.