RFQ-171-270000000025-2 | 472/26279.JLM; Lakeland C.F. - Softener & Salt Storage Upgrd

Solicitation 472/26279.JLM is a project for the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget to perform water softener and salt storage upgrades at the Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater, Michigan. The scope of work includes plumbing, concrete, and electrical installations, with specific requirements for equipment nameplates, piping identification per ASME A13.1, and electrical labeling per ANSI Z5354. The project involves a base bid and a schedule of alternates, with an identified allowance amount of 100,000 dollars. Installation activities are estimated to last between 20 and 40 days, and the contract requires the use of a professional engineer licensed in the state for design calculations. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible best value bidder, determined by evaluating the three lowest bidders based on price and qualitative components, including past performance. Bidders must submit responses via the SIGMA VSS portal by the November 11, 2026 deadline, including a 5 percent bid guarantee and proof of State Project Registration. For bids exceeding 50,000 dollars, both performance and payment bonds are required. The contractor must comply with prevailing wage requirements, the Buy American Act, and ADA standards. Payment will be disbursed exclusively through Electronic Funds Transfer via SIGMA VSS. Final acceptance is contingent upon the satisfaction of the Engineer and Owner following the completion of all specified tests.