The State of Michigan is seeking a professional services firm to design and manage the relocation of the Department of State Police’s Detroit Laboratory to a new facility in Northville, Michigan. The scope includes all phases of design—from initial study through final design and construction administration (both office and field services). The contractor must hold a Michigan professional license, demonstrate experience with similar laboratory relocation projects, and provide a detailed work plan, staffing plan, and cost proposal using billable hourly rates. The contract is a not‑to‑exceed fee with reimbursable expenses for travel, testing, and printing. Proposals are due electronically by October 1, 2026, with a mandatory pre‑proposal meeting on September 15, 2026.
• Minimum phases: Study, Program Analysis, Schematic, Preliminary, Final Design, Construction Administration (Office & Field)
• Required qualifications: Michigan professional license, prior similar project experience, ability to meet local, state, and federal regulations
• Submission: Electronic via SIGMA VSS, signed by an authorized representative
• Mandatory pre‑proposal meeting: September 15, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (Detroit Public Safety Headquarters)
• Questions due: September 22, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET
• Estimated contract ceiling: $12,167.50 (not‑to‑exceed)
• Evaluation: 80 % technical, 20 % cost
• Contact: Mustafa (Chris) Bahjet, Project Director, (517) 749‑7519,
[email protected]