Michigan DTMB Handlon CF Equipment Operator Vocational Program RFP 2026
Michigan Department of Management and Budget Facilities Administration, State Agency, MI·State
Track Unmapped Agency solicitations
Get alerted when Unmapped Agency posts a new RFP, and see the pre-RFP signals months before it publishes.
- Primary Contact
- Scott DeKorte · (517) 373-7563
- Scope Location
- Ionia, MI
- Submission Address
- 3111 W. St. Joseph Street 530 West Allegan, P.O. Box 30026, Lansing, MI, 48909
SUMMARY
The Michigan Department of Management and Budget Facilities Administration, Design & Construction Division is soliciting proposals for architectural and engineering services to develop an equipment operator vocational program at Handlon CF in Ionia, MI. The project aims to teach inmates an equipment operator trade and includes the design of an equipment shed, operator yard, sidewalks, and access roadways. This solicitation involves state funding and requires plans from the owner. Proposals are due by September 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Questions must be submitted via email to Scott DeKorte by September 9, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Architectural / engineering services, Equipment shed design, Operator yard design, Sidewalks and access roadways design
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Plans
This was decided in a budget meeting long before the RFP was public. Civic IQ had it then. The next one doesn't have to get away.
Work in government? Get Civic IQ free →Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this solicitation, answered from the record.
How do I respond to this RFP from Michigan Department of Management and Budget Facilities Administration?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 17, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 3111 W. St. Joseph Street 530 West Allegan, P.O. Box 30026, Lansing, MI, 48909. For questions, contact Scott DeKorte.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Plans. Review the full document from Michigan Department of Management and Budget Facilities Administration for the complete list.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Michigan Department of Management and Budget Facilities Administration in MI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Scott DeKorte at (517) 373-7563. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Ionia, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Architectural / engineering services, Equipment shed design, Operator yard design, Sidewalks and access roadways design. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
Bring us your territory.
We'll show you what is forming.
B2G and SLED sales intelligence. Surface government procurement signals from 100,000+ state, local, and education agencies months before the RFP.