472/26527.ABG; St. Louis/Oaks CFs-Capacity Realignmnt

The Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms to design and administer construction of new high‑security housing units at two state correctional facilities (Oaks and St. Louis). The scope includes programming, schematic design, design development, final design documentation (including IT, security, furniture, fixtures, equipment, signage), and both office and field construction administration. Projects will deliver a 176‑bed Level V facility at St. Louis and a 240‑bed Level IV facility at Oaks, built to LEED Silver standards and incorporating enhanced accessibility, single‑level housing, and modern security features. Firms must demonstrate capacity to manage both sites through all design phases and construction administration. • New housing construction for two correctional facilities in Michigan • Phases: Programming, Schematic, Design Development, Final Design, Construction Administration (Office & Field) • Required LEED Silver compliance, ADA‑exceeding accessibility, modern security systems • Project includes site investigations, detailed design, and support to the Construction Manager during bidding and construction • Submission is a questionnaire due Oct 8 2026; questions due Oct 1 2026; firms will be pre‑qualified for a later technical proposal.