RFQ-171-270000000025-3 | 472/26279.JLM; Lakeland C.F. - Softener & Salt Storage Upgrd

Solicitation 472/26279.JLM is a request for proposals for water softener and salt storage upgrades at the Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater, Michigan. Managed by the DTMB, the project requires the contractor to complete the work within 36 weeks from the notice to proceed. The scope includes the installation of equipment and piping that must adhere to ASME A13.1 and ANSI Z5354 standards, with all design calculations sealed by a licensed Professional Engineer. Bidders must submit their responses via the SIGMA VSS portal by November 25, 2026, including a 5 percent bid guarantee and proof of State Project Registration. 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 factors such as technical approach, management plans, and personnel quality. Key requirements include compliance with the Buy American Act, ADA standards, and prevailing wage laws. For bids exceeding 50,000 dollars, both performance and payment bonds are mandatory. Payments will be disbursed exclusively through Electronic Funds Transfer via SIGMA VSS. Final acceptance of the project is contingent upon the satisfaction of the Owner and Engineer, at which point the warranty period begins.