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AWARD RECOMMENDATION

Notice of Intent to Award Number: 210000000881

The Department of Technology, Management, & Budget’s Procurement office has completed the evaluation of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), RFP # 210000002160 and has recommended an award to Ferrell Gas in the amount of $5,000,000.00, pending State Administrative Board approval, if applicable. More information on the State Administrative Board can be found at: State Administrative Board.

Bidders who were not recommended for the award are encouraged to schedule a debriefing session with the Solicitation Manager. The debriefing session will provide the bidder with the State’s rationale on why the bidder was not recommended for the award. The Solicitation Manager may be contacted as follows:

Yvon Dufour, Solicitation Manager.

dufoury@michigan.gov

(517) 249-0455

Background Information:

This Request for Proposal (RFP) was to solicit responses for selection of a Contractor to provide

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The term of this contract is five (5) years, with up to three one-year renewal options.

Bidders:

The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on June 16, 2021, for 30 days. The following bidders submitted proposals by the published due date of July 16, 2021.

Bidder Address, City, State, Zip Code SDVOB*

Crystal Flash, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49504 NO

Ferrellgas, LP Overland Park, KS 66210 NO

AmeriGas Propane, L.P. King of Prussia, PA 19406 NO

*SDVOB: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business https://www.michigan.gov/dtmb/0,5552,7-358-82550_85746_48756---,00.html https://www.michigan.gov/dtmb/0,5552,7-358-82550_85746_48756---,00.html

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EVALUATION SYNOPSIS

I. Evaluation Process

A Responsible Vendor is a vendor that demonstrates it has the ability to successfully perform the duties identified by the solicitation. A Responsive proposal is one that is submitted in accordance with the solicitation instructions and meets all mandatory requirements identified in the solicitation.

Proposal Instructions: Mandatory Minimum Requirements

MANDATORY MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. To avoid disqualification, the bidder must provide documentation to support the following:

• Bidder must meet all federal, state, and local requirements regarding business and transport operations and shall have obtained all required licenses, permits and registrations prior to submitting their bid. All required information will be submitted with bid documents as separate attachments and labeled accordingly.

• A reliable source of fuel is essential. Contractors shall maintain, or have access to, an adequate inventory to provide delivery upon order from requesting facility. Bidders will submit with their bid the number and physical locations of terminals, propane storage capacity at each terminal, and number of delivery trucks in their fleet.

• Bidder must follow the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard #54 – National Fuel Gas Code and standard #58 – Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code.

Only those proposals that meet the mandatory minimum requirements will be considered for evaluation.

Proposal Instructions: Evaluation Process

If all mandatory minimum requirements are met, the State will evaluate each proposal based on the following factors:

Technical Evaluation Criteria Weight

1. General Requirements - Schedule A - Statement of Work, Section 1 30

2. Service Requirements - Schedule A - Statement of Work, Section 2 20

3. Other Requirements - Schedule A - Statement of Work, Sections 3,4,5,7,8,9 10

4. Delivery Capabilities - Schedule A - Statement of Work, Section 6 25

5. Background and Experience, Attachment 2 (Vendor Questions Worksheet) 15

Total 100

Proposals receiving 80 or more technical evaluation points will have pricing evaluated and considered for award.

The State may utilize all bidder information, without regard to a proposal’s technical score, to determine fair market value for goods or services sought. The State is not obligated to accept the lowest price proposal. If applicable, the State’s evaluation will include consideration of a bidder’s qualified disabled veterans/service-disabled veteran owned business(QDV/SDVOB) status under

MCL 18.1261(8). Additional information on the SDVOB preference is available at:

Michigan.gov/SDVOB.

The State strongly encourages strict adherence to the Contract Terms. The State reserves the right to deem a bid non-responsive for failure to accept the Contract Terms. Nevertheless, the http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(12rtpbjmznw1mn4opquus2gz))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-18-1261 https://www.michigan.gov/SDVOB

Version 2021-1 Page 3 of 15 bidder may submit proposed changes to the Contract Terms in track changes (i.e., visible edits) with an explanation of the bidder’s need for each proposed change. Failure to include track changes with an explanation of the bidder’s need for the proposed change constitutes the bidder’s acceptance of the Contract Terms. General statements, such as that the bidder reserves the right to negotiate the terms and conditions, may be considered non-responsive.

The State may but is not required to conduct an on-site visit to tour and inspect the bidder’s facilities; require an oral presentation of the bidder's proposal; conduct interviews, research, reference checks, and background checks; and request additional price concessions at any point during the evaluation process.

The full evaluation process is stated in the RFP Proposal Instructions.

II. Evaluation Method

Responses to this solicitation were reviewed by the Solicitation Manager in collaboration with a Joint Evaluation Committee, which consisted of the following individuals:

Voting

Alex Morese, Department Manager, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)

Ethyan Kramer, Economic Analyst - Energy Security Section Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC)

Jeanne Racine, Marquette Fisheries Research Station Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Yvon Dufour, Category Specialist, Department of Technology Management and Budget (DTMB)

III. Evaluation Results

A. Crystal Flash, Inc. (Crystal Flash)

The Evaluation Team determined that Crystal Flash based on a score of 81, did meet the requirements of this RFP. This determination was accomplished by evaluating their responses to the Technical Evaluation Criteria.

1. General Requirements - Schedule A – Statement of Work, section 1 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following deficiencies were noted:

a. Bidder did not provide a response to specific Warranty questions in section 1.3.

2. Service Requirements - Schedule A – Statement of Work, section 2 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following deficiencies were noted:

a. Bidder did not explain Training Capabilities in section 2.3

b. Bidder did not explain Reporting Capabilities in section 2.4

3. Other Requirements - Schedule A – Statement of Work, sections 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9.

The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following deficiencies were noted:

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a. Bidder did not answer questions for sections 3.2, 3.4, 4.1, and 5.2

4. Delivery Capabilities - Schedule A – Statement of Work, section 6 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following deficiencies were noted:

a. Bidder did not answer questions for sections 6.1 and 6.2.

5. Background and Experience – Attachment 2 (Vendor Questions Worksheet) The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were satisfactory.

Total Score:84/100

B. Ferrellgas, LP (Ferrellgas)

The Evaluation Team determined that Crystal Flash based on a score of 81, did meet the requirements of this RFP. This determination was accomplished by evaluating their responses to the Technical Evaluation Criteria.

1. General Requirements - Schedule A – Statement of Work, section 1 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were satisfactory.

2. Service Requirements - Schedule A – Statement of Work, section 2 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following deficiencies were noted:

a. Bidder did not explain Training Capabilities in section 2.3

b. Bidder did not explain Reporting Capabilities in section 2.4

3. Other Requirements - Schedule A – Statement of Work, sections 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9.

The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following deficiencies were noted:

a. Bidder did not answer how they would comply with section 3.4 Security.

b. Bidder stated they could not comply with some of section 7.1 Invoice & Payment.

Bidder will not include on invoice the following items: Number, Order Date, Price Paid by Contractor at Terminal/(Terminal Name), and Receipt of Payment.

4. Delivery Capabilities - Schedule A – Statement of Work, section 6 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were satisfactory.

5. Background and Experience – Attachment 2 (Vendor Questions Worksheet) The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following deficiencies were noted:

a. Bidder discloses past litigation with the State.

Total Score:90/100

C. AmeriGas Propane, L.P. (AmeriGas)

The Evaluation Team determined that Crystal Flash based on a score of 81, did meet the requirements of this RFP. This determination was accomplished by evaluating their responses to the Technical Evaluation Criteria.

1. General Requirements - Schedule A – Statement of Work, section 1

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The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were satisfactory.

2. Service Requirements - Schedule A – Statement of Work, section 2 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following deficiencies were noted:

a. In Section 2.4, Bidder is unsure if Purchase Order Number can be listed on reports, and Bidder claims “Order Date” is not available on reports.

3. Other Requirements - Schedule A – Statement of Work, sections 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9.

The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were satisfactory.

4. Delivery Capabilities - Schedule A – Statement of Work, section 6 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were satisfactory.

5. Background and Experience – Attachment 2 (Vendor Questions Worksheet) The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following deficiencies were noted:

a. Bidder discloses past litigation with the State.

Total Score:94/100

IV. Technical Evaluation Summary

Selection Criteria Crystal Flash

Ferrellgas AmeriGas

1 General Requirements - Schedule A – Statement of Work, section 1

27 30 30

2 Service Requirements - Schedule A – Statement of Work, section 2

16 16 19

3 Other Requirements - Schedule A – Statement of Work, sections 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9

8 9 10

4 Delivery Capabilities - Schedule A – Statement of Work, section 6

18 25 25

5 Background and Experience – Attachment 2 (Vendor Questions Worksheet)

15 10 10

Total 84 90 94

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V. Pricing Summary

Pricing was evaluated for the bidders who passed technical. The following is a summary of their price proposals:

CRYSTAL FLASH

Region Counties

Total Estimated Yearly

Usage/Gallons (Based on Median usage last 5 years)

"Base Price"

Terminal

Customer Owned Tank

Mark-Up Price per Gallon

Vendor Owned Tank

Mark-Up Price per Gallon

Five Year Estimated Cost for Delivery not including Propane Price Per Gallon

1a - Western UP Prosperity Region

1a BARAGA 4,042.00 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

1a GOGEBIC 2,559.40 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

1a HOUGHTON 5,419.25 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

1a IRON 14,861.00 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

1a KEWEENAW 6,294.65 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

1a ONTONAGON 23,510.55 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 56,686.85

TOTAL BY

REGION - No Bid

1b - Central UP Prosperity Region

1b ALGER 6,254.50 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

1b DELTA 8,876.85 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

1b DICKINSON 2,162.90 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

1b MARQUETTE 5,805.40 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

1b MENOMINEE 6,234.05 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

1b SCHOOLCRAFT 17,036.10 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 46,369.80

TOTAL BY

REGION - No Bid

1c - Eastern UP Prosperity Region

1c CHIPPEWA 9,262.10 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

1c LUCE 18,397.40 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

1c MACKINAC 7,085.55 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 34,745.05

TOTAL BY

REGION - No Bid

2 - Northwest Prosperity Region

2 ANTRIM 667.10 MB $0.6320 $0.9250 $2,535.96

2 BENZIE 1,518.90 MB $0.6320 $0.9250 $6,729.13

2 CHARLEVOIX 5,306.55 MB $0.6320 $0.9250 $24,139.92

2 EMMET 7,863.90 MB $0.6320 $0.9250 $34,152.89

2 GRAND TRAVERSE 1,648.90 MB $0.6320 $0.9250 $7,201.46

2 KALKASKA 1,801.85 MB $0.6320 $0.9250 $6,074.01

2 LEELANAU 1,132.70 MB $0.6320 $0.9250 $4,517.15

2 MANISTEE 13,148.25 MB $0.6320 $0.9250 $46,506.98

2 MISSAUKEE 2,613.30 MB $0.6320 $0.9250 $11,697.26

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2 WEXFORD 20,183.15 MB $0.6320 $0.9250 $87,346.36

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 55,884.60

TOTAL BY

REGION - $230,901.13

3 - Northeast Prosperity Region

3 ALCONA 1,599.85 MB $0.6320 $0.9690 $5,896.68

3 ALPENA 356.30 MB $0.6320 $0.9690 $1,125.91

3 CHEBOYGAN 5,780.95 MB $0.6320 $0.9690 $25,565.62

3 CRAWFORD 79,333.85 MB $0.6320 $0.9690 $310,458.04

3 IOSCO 1,618.20 MB $0.6320 $0.9690 $6,916.63

3 MONTMORENCY 343.70 MB $0.6320 $0.9690 $1,086.09

3 OGEMAW 11,942.90 MB $0.6320 $0.9690 $52,200.07

3 OSCODA 470.65 MB $0.6320 $0.9690 $1,487.25

3 OTSEGO 2,611.20 MB $0.6320 $0.9690 $10,798.44

3 PRESQUE ISLE 2,502.05 MB $0.6320 $0.9690 $11,324.00

3 ROSCOMMON 15,035.80 MB $0.6320 $0.9690 $64,503.99

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 121,595.45

TOTAL BY

REGION - $491,362.72

4a - West Central Prosperity Region

4a LAKE 527.60 MB $0.6320 $1.0360 $1,667.22

4a MASON 11,783.95 MB $0.6320 $1.0360 $59,527.38

4a MECOSTA 236.90 MB $0.6320 $1.0360 $748.60

4a NEWAYGO 2,324.75 MB $0.6320 $1.0360 $10,333.18

4a OCEANA 5,368.20 MB $0.6320 $1.0360 $26,237.03

4a OSCEOLA 984.95 MB $0.6320 $1.0360 $4,407.46

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 21,226.35

TOTAL BY

REGION - $102,920.87

4b - West Michigan Prosperity Region

4b ALLEGAN 6,351.25 MB $0.6320 $1.0160 $29,638.94

4b BARRY 5,554.60 MB $0.6320 $1.0160 $27,580.89

4b IONIA 14,723.95 MB $0.6320 $1.0160 $58,682.91

4b KENT 6,928.00 MB $0.6320 $1.0160 $31,632.26

4b MONTCALM 529.00 MB $0.6320 $1.0160 $2,015.13

4b MUSKEGON 10,554.90 MB $0.6320 $1.0160 $42,728.36

4b OTTAWA 568.75 MB $0.6320 $1.0160 $2,190.37

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 45,210.45

TOTAL BY

REGION - $194,468.86

5 - East Central Michigan Prosperity Region

5 ARENAC 2,969.70 MB $0.6320 $0.8930 $9,384.25

5 BAY 7,646.90 MB $0.6320 $0.8930 $27,404.26

5 CLARE 566.50 MB $0.6320 $0.8930 $1,790.14

5 GRATIOT 20,178.00 MB $0.6320 $0.8930 $64,741.23

5 ISABELLA 717.20 MB $0.6320 $0.8930 $2,266.35

5 MIDLAND 567.95 MB $0.6320 $0.8930 $1,794.72

5 SAGINAW 4,573.50 MB $0.6320 $0.8930 $18,550.09

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TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 37,219.75

TOTAL BY

REGION - $125,931.04

6 - East Michigan Prosperity Region

6 GENESEE 7,715.45 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

6 HURON 536.30 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

6 LAPEER 6,330.75 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

6 SANILAC 592.90 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

6 SHIAWASSEE 1,691.55 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

6 ST CLAIR 5,484.35 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

6 TUSCOLA 5,106.85 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 27,458.15

TOTAL BY

REGION - No Bid

7 - South Central Prosperity Region

7 CLINTON 5,969.20 MB $0.6320 $1.0150 $30,293.69

7 EATON 4,530.15 MB $0.6320 $1.0150 $18,560.16

7 INGHAM 378.65 MB $0.6320 $1.0150 $1,227.17

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 10,878.00

TOTAL BY

REGION - $50,081.02

8 - Southwest Prosperity Region

8 BERRIEN 6,476.40 MB $0.6320 $1.0140 $28,669.07

8 BERRIEN COUNTY 380.00 MB $0.6320 $1.0140 $1,200.80

8 BRANCH 7,438.00 MB $0.6320 $1.0140 $23,504.08

8 CALHOUN 6,613.15 MB $0.6320 $1.0140 $20,897.55

8 CASS 2,816.20 MB $0.6320 $1.0140 $13,434.11

8 KALAMAZOO 4,712.75 MB $0.6320 $1.0140 $22,151.53

8 ST JOSEPH 541.90 MB $0.6320 $1.0140 $1,712.40

8 VAN BUREN 3,692.75 MB $0.6320 $1.0140 $17,827.03

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 32,671.15

TOTAL BY

REGION - $129,396.57

9 - Southeast Michigan Prosperity Region

9 HILLSDALE 693.20 MB $0.6320 $0.8960 $2,569.09

9 JACKSON 12,423.60 MB $0.6320 $0.8960 $50,304.34

9 LENAWEE 4,110.50 MB $0.6320 $0.8960 $17,571.69

9 LIVINGSTON 15,444.40 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

9 MONROE 10,028.00 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

9 WASHTENAW 23,679.90 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 66,379.60

TOTAL BY

REGION - $70,445.12

10 - Detroit Metro Prosperity Region

10 MACOMB 1,887.10 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

10 OAKLAND 30,045.50 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

10 WAYNE 32,891.90 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 64,824.50

TOTAL BY

REGION - No Bid

TOTAL USAGE

(GALLONS) 621,149.70 GRAND TOTAL - $1,395,507.33

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FERRELLGAS

Region Counties

Total Estimated Yearly

Usage/Gallons (Based on Median usage last 5 years)

"Base Price"

Terminal

Customer Owned Tank

Mark-Up Price per Gallon

Vendor Owned Tank

Mark-Up Price per Gallon

Five Year Estimated Cost for Delivery not including Propane Price Per Gallon

1a - Western UP Prosperity Region

1a BARAGA 4,042.00 MB $0.5700 $0.5700 $11,519.70

1a GOGEBIC 2,559.40 MB $0.5700 $0.5700 $7,294.29

1a HOUGHTON 5,419.25 MB $0.5850 $0.5850 $15,851.31

1a IRON 14,861.00 MB $0.5700 $0.5700 $42,353.85

1a KEWEENAW 6,294.65 MB $0.5950 $0.5950 $18,726.58

1a ONTONAGON 23,510.55 MB $0.5700 $0.5700 $67,005.07

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 56,686.85

TOTAL BY

REGION - $162,750.80

1b - Central UP Prosperity Region

1b ALGER 6,254.50 MB $0.5700 $0.5700 $17,825.33

1b DELTA 8,876.85 MB $0.5700 $0.5700 $25,299.02

1b DICKINSON 2,162.90 MB $0.5700 $0.5700 $6,164.27

1b MARQUETTE 5,805.40 MB $0.5600 $0.5600 $16,255.12

1b MENOMINEE 6,234.05 MB $0.5600 $0.5600 $17,455.34

1b SCHOOLCRAFT 17,036.10 MB $0.5600 $0.5600 $47,701.08

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 46,369.80

TOTAL BY

REGION - $130,700.15

1c - Eastern UP Prosperity Region

1c CHIPPEWA 9,262.10 MB $0.5900 $0.5900 $27,323.20

1c LUCE 18,397.40 MB $0.5700 $0.5700 $52,432.59

1c MACKINAC 7,085.55 MB $0.5900 $0.5900 $20,902.37

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 34,745.05

TOTAL BY

REGION - $100,658.16

2 - Northwest Prosperity Region

2 ANTRIM 667.10 MB $0.5800 $0.5800 $1,934.59

2 BENZIE 1,518.90 MB $0.5800 $0.5800 $4,404.81

2 CHARLEVOIX 5,306.55 MB $0.5500 $0.5500 $14,593.01

2 EMMET 7,863.90 MB $0.5500 $0.5500 $21,625.73

2 GRAND TRAVERSE 1,648.90 MB $0.5800 $0.5800 $4,781.81

2 KALKASKA 1,801.85 MB $0.5800 $0.5800 $5,225.37

2 LEELANAU 1,132.70 MB $0.5800 $0.5800 $3,284.83

2 MANISTEE 13,148.25 MB $0.6000 $0.6000 $39,444.75

2 MISSAUKEE 2,613.30 MB $0.5700 $0.5700 $7,447.91

2 WEXFORD 20,183.15 MB $0.5700 $0.5700 $57,521.98

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 55,884.60

TOTAL BY

REGION - $160,264.78

3 - Northeast Prosperity Region

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3 ALCONA 1,599.85 MB $0.5800 $0.5800 $4,639.57

3 ALPENA 356.30 MB $0.5800 $0.5800 $1,033.27

3 CHEBOYGAN 5,780.95 MB $0.5500 $0.5500 $15,897.61

3 CRAWFORD 79,333.85 MB $0.5800 $0.5800 $230,068.17

3 IOSCO 1,618.20 MB $0.5700 $0.5700 $4,611.87

3 MONTMORENCY 343.70 MB $0.5800 $0.5800 $996.73

3 OGEMAW 11,942.90 MB $0.5800 $0.5800 $34,634.41

3 OSCODA 470.65 MB $0.5800 $0.5800 $1,364.89

3 OTSEGO 2,611.20 MB $0.5500 $0.5500 $7,180.80

3 PRESQUE ISLE 2,502.05 MB $0.5500 $0.5500 $6,880.64

3 ROSCOMMON 15,035.80 MB $0.5800 $0.5800 $43,603.82

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 121,595.45

TOTAL BY

REGION - $350,911.77

4a - West Central Prosperity Region

4a LAKE 527.60 MB $0.5600 $0.5600 $1,477.28

4a MASON 11,783.95 MB $0.6000 $0.6000 $35,351.85

4a MECOSTA 236.90 MB $0.5600 $0.5600 $663.32

4a NEWAYGO 2,324.75 MB $0.5600 $0.5600 $6,509.30

4a OCEANA 5,368.20 MB $0.5600 $0.5600 $15,030.96

4a OSCEOLA 984.95 MB $0.5800 $0.5800 $2,856.36

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 21,226.35

TOTAL BY

REGION - $61,889.07

4b - West Michigan Prosperity Region

4b ALLEGAN 6,351.25 MB $0.5900 $0.5900 $18,736.19

4b BARRY 5,554.60 MB $0.5900 $0.5900 $16,386.07

4b IONIA 14,723.95 MB $0.5900 $0.5900 $43,435.65

4b KENT 6,928.00 MB $0.5800 $0.5800 $20,091.20

4b MONTCALM 529.00 MB $0.5600 $0.5600 $1,481.20

4b MUSKEGON 10,554.90 MB $0.5900 $0.5900 $31,136.96

4b OTTAWA 568.75 MB $0.5900 $0.5900 $1,677.81

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 45,210.45

TOTAL BY

REGION - $132,945.08

5 - East Central Michigan Prosperity Region

5 ARENAC 2,969.70 MB $0.5800 $0.5800 $8,612.13

5 BAY 7,646.90 MB $0.5100 $0.5100 $19,499.60

5 CLARE 566.50 MB $0.5800 $0.5800 $1,642.85

5 GRATIOT 20,178.00 MB $0.5800 $0.5800 $58,516.20

5 ISABELLA 717.20 MB $0.5800 $0.5800 $2,079.88

5 MIDLAND 567.95 MB $0.5100 $0.5100 $1,448.27

5 SAGINAW 4,573.50 MB $0.5600 $0.5600 $12,805.80

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 37,219.75

TOTAL BY

REGION - $104,604.73

6 - East Michigan Prosperity Region

6 GENESEE 7,715.45 MB $0.5000 $0.5000 $19,288.63

6 HURON 536.30 MB $0.5100 $0.5100 $1,367.57

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6 LAPEER 6,330.75 MB $0.5100 $0.5100 $16,143.41

6 SANILAC 592.90 MB $0.5200 $0.5200 $1,541.54

6 SHIAWASSEE 1,691.55 MB $0.5400 $0.5400 $4,567.19

6 ST CLAIR 5,484.35 MB $0.5200 $0.5200 $14,259.31

6 TUSCOLA 5,106.85 MB $0.5200 $0.5200 $13,277.81

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 27,458.15

TOTAL BY

REGION - $70,445.45

7 - South Central Prosperity Region

7 CLINTON 5,969.20 MB $0.5500 $0.5500 $16,415.30

7 EATON 4,530.15 MB $0.5500 $0.5500 $12,457.91

7 INGHAM 378.65 MB $0.5500 $0.5500 $1,041.29

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 10,878.00

TOTAL BY

REGION - $29,914.50

8 - Southwest Prosperity Region

8 BERRIEN 6,476.40 MB $0.6000 $0.6000 $19,429.20

8 BERRIEN COUNTY 380.00 MB $0.6000 $0.6000 $1,140.00

8 BRANCH 7,438.00 MB $0.6000 $0.6000 $22,314.00

8 CALHOUN 6,613.15 MB $0.6000 $0.6000 $19,839.45

8 CASS 2,816.20 MB $0.6000 $0.6000 $8,448.60

8 KALAMAZOO 4,712.75 MB $0.6000 $0.6000 $14,138.25

8 ST JOSEPH 541.90 MB $0.6000 $0.6000 $1,625.70

8 VAN BUREN 3,692.75 MB $0.6000 $0.6000 $11,078.25

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 32,671.15

TOTAL BY

REGION - $98,013.45

9 - Southeast Michigan Prosperity Region

9 HILLSDALE 693.20 MB $0.5600 $0.5600 $1,940.96

9 JACKSON 12,423.60 MB $0.5600 $0.5600 $34,786.08

9 LENAWEE 4,110.50 MB $0.5600 $0.5600 $11,509.40

9 LIVINGSTON 15,444.40 MB $0.5600 $0.5600 $43,244.32

9 MONROE 10,028.00 MB $0.5600 $0.5600 $28,078.40

9 WASHTENAW 23,679.90 MB $0.5400 $0.5400 $63,935.73

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 66,379.60

TOTAL BY

REGION - $183,494.89

10 - Detroit Metro Prosperity Region

10 MACOMB 1,887.10 MB $0.5300 $0.5300 $5,000.82

10 OAKLAND 30,045.50 MB $0.5400 $0.5400 $81,122.85

10 WAYNE 32,891.90 MB $0.5400 $0.5400 $88,808.13

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 64,824.50

REGION - $174,931.80

(GALLONS) 621,149.70 GRAND TOTAL - $1,761,524.60

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AMERIGAS

Region Counties

Total Estimated Yearly

Usage/Gallons (Based on Median usage last 5 years)

"Base Price"

Terminal

Customer Owned Tank

Mark-Up Price per Gallon

Vendor Owned Tank

Mark-Up Price per Gallon

Five Year Estimated Cost for Delivery not including

Propane Price Per Gallon

1a - Western UP Prosperity Region

1a BARAGA 4,042.00 MB $0.6600 $0.6600 $13,338.60

1a GOGEBIC 2,559.40 MB $0.6600 $0.6600 $8,446.02

1a HOUGHTON 5,419.25 MB $0.6500 $0.6500 $17,612.56

1a IRON 14,861.00 MB $0.6400 $0.6400 $47,555.20

1a KEWEENAW 6,294.65 MB $0.6500 $0.6500 $20,457.61

1a ONTONAGON 23,510.55 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $74,058.23

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 56,686.85

TOTAL BY

REGION - $181,468.23

1b - Central UP Prosperity Region

1b ALGER 6,254.50 MB No Bid No Bid No Bid

1b DELTA 8,876.85 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $27,518.24

1b DICKINSON 2,162.90 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $6,813.14

1b MARQUETTE 5,805.40 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $17,996.74

1b MENOMINEE 6,234.05 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $19,325.56

1b SCHOOLCRAFT 17,036.10 MB $0.6100 $0.6100 $51,960.11

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 46,369.80

TOTAL BY

REGION - $123,613.77

1c - Eastern UP Prosperity Region

1c CHIPPEWA 9,262.10 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $28,712.51

1c LUCE 18,397.40 MB $0.6100 $0.6100 $56,112.07

1c MACKINAC 7,085.55 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $21,965.21

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 34,745.05

TOTAL BY

REGION - $106,789.79

2 - Northwest Prosperity Region

2 ANTRIM 667.10 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $2,101.37

2 BENZIE 1,518.90 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $4,784.54

2 CHARLEVOIX 5,306.55 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $16,450.31

2 EMMET 7,863.90 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $24,378.09

2 GRAND TRAVERSE 1,648.90 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $5,194.04

2 KALKASKA 1,801.85 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $5,675.83

2 LEELANAU 1,132.70 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $3,568.01

2 MANISTEE 13,148.25 MB $0.6100 $0.6100 $40,102.16

2 MISSAUKEE 2,613.30 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $8,231.90

2 WEXFORD 20,183.15 MB $0.6000 $0.6000 $60,549.45

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 55,884.60

TOTAL BY

REGION - $171,035.67

3 - Northeast Prosperity Region

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3 ALCONA 1,599.85 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $5,039.53

3 ALPENA 356.30 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $1,122.35

3 CHEBOYGAN 5,780.95 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $17,920.95

3 CRAWFORD 79,333.85 MB $0.5900 $0.5900 $234,034.86

3 IOSCO 1,618.20 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $5,097.33

3 MONTMORENCY 343.70 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $1,082.66

3 OGEMAW 11,942.90 MB $0.6100 $0.6100 $36,425.85

3 OSCODA 470.65 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $1,482.55

3 OTSEGO 2,611.20 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $8,225.28

3 PRESQUE ISLE 2,502.05 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $7,881.46

3 ROSCOMMON 15,035.80 MB $0.6100 $0.6100 $45,859.19

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 121,595.45

TOTAL BY

REGION - $364,171.98

4a - West Central Prosperity Region

4a LAKE 527.60 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $1,661.94

4a MASON 11,783.95 MB $0.6100 $0.6100 $35,941.05

4a MECOSTA 236.90 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $746.24

4a NEWAYGO 2,324.75 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $7,322.96

4a OCEANA 5,368.20 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $16,641.42

4a OSCEOLA 984.95 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $3,102.59

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 21,226.35

TOTAL BY

REGION - $65,416.20

4b - West Michigan Prosperity Region

4b ALLEGAN 6,351.25 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $19,688.88

4b BARRY 5,554.60 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $17,219.26

4b IONIA 14,723.95 MB $0.6100 $0.6100 $44,908.05

4b KENT 6,928.00 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $21,476.80

4b MONTCALM 529.00 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $1,666.35

4b MUSKEGON 10,554.90 MB $0.6100 $0.6100 $32,192.45

4b OTTAWA 568.75 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $1,791.56

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 45,210.45

TOTAL BY

REGION - $138,943.34

5 - East Central Michigan Prosperity Region

5 ARENAC 2,969.70 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $9,354.56

5 BAY 7,646.90 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $23,705.39

5 CLARE 566.50 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $1,784.48

5 GRATIOT 20,178.00 MB $0.6000 $0.6000 $60,534.00

5 ISABELLA 717.20 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $2,259.18

5 MIDLAND 567.95 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $1,789.04

5 SAGINAW 4,573.50 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $14,406.53

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 37,219.75

TOTAL BY

REGION - $113,833.17

6 - East Michigan Prosperity Region

6 GENESEE 7,715.45 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $23,917.90

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6 HURON 536.30 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $1,689.35

6 LAPEER 6,330.75 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $19,625.33

6 SANILAC 592.90 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $1,867.64

6 SHIAWASSEE 1,691.55 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $5,328.38

6 ST CLAIR 5,484.35 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $17,001.49

6 TUSCOLA 5,106.85 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $15,831.24

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 27,458.15

TOTAL BY

REGION - $85,261.30

7 - South Central Prosperity Region

7 CLINTON 5,969.20 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $18,504.52

7 EATON 4,530.15 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $14,269.97

7 INGHAM 378.65 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $1,192.75

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 10,878.00

TOTAL BY

REGION - $33,967.24

8 - Southwest Prosperity Region

8 BERRIEN 6,476.40 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $20,076.84

8 BERRIEN COUNTY 380.00 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $1,197.00

8 BRANCH 7,438.00 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $23,057.80

8 CALHOUN 6,613.15 MB $0.6200 $0.6200 $20,500.77

8 CASS 2,816.20 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $8,871.03

8 KALAMAZOO 4,712.75 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $14,845.16

8 ST JOSEPH 541.90 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $1,706.99

8 VAN BUREN 3,692.75 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $11,632.16

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 32,671.15

TOTAL BY

REGION - $101,887.75

9 - Southeast Michigan Prosperity Region

9 HILLSDALE 693.20 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $2,183.58

9 JACKSON 12,423.60 MB $0.6100 $0.6100 $37,891.98

9 LENAWEE 4,110.50 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $12,948.08

9 LIVINGSTON 15,444.40 MB $0.6100 $0.6100 $47,105.42

9 MONROE 10,028.00 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $31,588.20

9 WASHTENAW 23,679.90 MB $0.6000 $0.6000 $71,039.70

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 66,379.60

TOTAL BY

REGION - $202,756.96

10 - Detroit Metro Prosperity Region

10 MACOMB 1,887.10 MB $0.6300 $0.6300 $5,944.37

10 OAKLAND 30,045.50 MB $0.6000 $0.6000 $90,136.50

10 WAYNE 32,891.90 MB $0.6000 $0.6000 $98,675.70

TOTAL GALLONS BY REGION 64,824.50

REGION - $194,756.57

(GALLONS) 621,149.70 GRAND TOTAL - $1,883,901.95

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Deliverable Summary Crystal Flash Ferrellgas AmeriGas

1 Five Year Estimated Cost for Delivery not including Propane Price Per Gallon

$1,395,507.33* $1,761,524.60 $1,883,901.95**

*Total Pricing includes 46 “No Bid” items.

**Total Pricing includes 2 “No Bid” items.

VI. Negotiations

All responsive and responsible bidders were asked to provide second round pricing. As a result, Ferrellgas reduced their overall bid by approximately 5.29%. Crystal Flash and AmeriGas did not provide any further reductions.

Award Recommendation

Award recommendation is made to the responsive and responsible Bidder who offers the best value to the State of Michigan. Best value is based on the proposal meeting the minimum point threshold and offering the best combination of the factors stated in the Proposal Instructions Evaluation Process section, and price.

Award recommendation is made to the responsive and responsible Bidder who offers the lowest price to the State of Michigan. Low price is determined by the Bidder who meets the requirements and offers the lowest overall price as demonstrated by its proposal.

Award Recommendation is made to Ferrellgas LP in the amount of $5,000,000.00