Description
The State of Michigan, via the Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB), is seeking a qualified professional services firm to design and upgrade the fire suppression and fire alarm systems for the Food Service area at the Ionia Correctional Facility. The scope includes schematic design, final design, construction‑administration office services, and construction‑administration field services (Phases 300, 500, 600, 700). The contractor must hold a Michigan professional license, demonstrate prior experience with similar correctional‑facility fire protection projects, and submit both a technical proposal and a cost proposal through the SIGMA VSS procurement portal. A mandatory pre‑proposal meeting will be held on‑site on August 12, 2026. Questions are due by August 20, 2026; proposals are due by August 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. The award will be made after an 80/20 technical‑cost evaluation by an ad‑hoc advisory committee.
• Design of fire suppression (e.g., wet‑pipe, pre‑action) for food‑service kitchens.
• Design of fire alarm detection and notification systems.
• Coordination with existing correctional‑facility infrastructure and compliance with local, state, and federal codes.
• Production of construction‑administration documents and field‑service support.
• Required licensure, Michigan‑business certification, and adherence to state procurement rules.