Award Recommendation (18_740) Seeder.docx
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- Solicitation number
- NIA1 591 180000000580 1
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- Michigan
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This is an Award Recommendation document issued by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for Request for Quotation (RFQ) 180000000740 concerning the procurement of a trailer mounted hydro seeder. The solicitation was posted on SIGMA VSS on July 2, 2018, with proposals due on July 17, 2018. MDOT sought to procure one trailer mounted hydro seeder unit for use in construction, scheduled maintenance, and emergency response operations on roads, bridges, and facilities. This was designated as a one-time purchase with no renewal options. A single responsive bidder, Alta Construction Equipment, LLC of New Hudson, Michigan, submitted a proposal meeting the published deadline.
The recommended award amount is $57,630.00 to Alta Construction Equipment, LLC, contingent upon State Administrative Board approval where applicable. The evaluation process required bidders to meet mandatory minimum requirements, including certification as an authorized distributor or manufacturer with supporting documentation from the manufacturer if bidding as a distributor. Technical evaluation criteria, weighted at 100 total points, assessed the statement of work, training provisions, general experience with verifiable references, state experience, and equipment specifications. Alta Construction Equipment achieved a technical evaluation score of 100 points across all five evaluation categories, exceeding the 80-point minimum threshold required for pricing consideration. As the sole bidder and only responsive and responsible proposal received, Alta Equipment Company was recommended for award based on meeting all mandatory requirements and demonstrating the lowest and best value to the State.
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Recommendation for Award RFQ 180000000740 for a Trailer Mounted Hydro Seeder
STATE OF MICHIGAN
ENTERPRISE PROCUREMENT
Department of Transportation
Recommendation of Award The Department of Transportation (MDOT) office has completed the evaluation of RFQ 180000000740 for a Trailer Mounted Hydro Seeder and has recommended an award to Alta Construction Equipment, LLC, in the amount of $57,630.00, pending State Administrative Board approval, if applicable. More information on the State Administrative Board can be found at: State Administrative Board.
The results of this RFP are not pending State Administrative Board approval.
More information on the State Administrative Board can be found at: DTMB Contract Connect web page. Hyperlink, State Administrative Board
Any questions regarding this recommendation can be submitted via email to the Solicitation Contact.
Klatra Pickett Pickettk1@mchigan.gov
Background Information:
This Request for Proposal (RFP) was to solicit responses for selection of a Contractor to provide one (1) Trailer Mounted Hydro Seeder for construction, scheduled maintenance and response to emergency situations on roads, bridges and facilities. This is a one-time purchase.
Bidders:
The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on July 2, 2018, with a published due date on July 17, 2018.
The following bidder(s) submitted proposals by the published due date.
| Bidder |
| City, State Zip |
| SDVOB* |
| Alta Construction Equipment |
| New Hudson, MI 48165 |
| N |
*SDVOB: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business
Recommendation for Award RFQ 180000000740 for a Trailer Mounted Hydro Seeder
Version 1 Revised: 07-28-2017
Evaluation Synopsis I. Evaluation Process A Responsible Vendor is a vendor that demonstrates it can 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.
The evaluation process included: Solicitation Instructions, meeting Mandatory Minimum Requirements, and Section 8, Evaluation Process.
a) MANDATORY MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To avoid disqualification, the bidder must provide documentation to support the following:
· Must be a certified authorized distributor or manufacturer
· If bidding as a distributor attach letter from manufacturer
b) EVALUATION PROCESS The State will evaluate each proposal based on the following factors:
| Technical Evaluation Criteria |
| Weight |
| 1. |
| Schedule A – Statement of Work/Contract Activities |
| 15 |
| 2. |
| Schedule A – Training, Section 2.3 |
| 25 |
| 3. |
| Vendor Questionnaire – General Experience – submit verifiable contacts supplying listed equipment and training |
| 25 |
| 4. |
| Vendor Questionnaire – State Experience |
| 5 |
| 4. |
| Attachment – Specification C59-0501.18 – bidder to complete and submit |
| 30 |
| Total |
| 100 |
Proposals receiving 80 or more technical evaluation points will have pricing evaluated and considered for award.
II. Evaluation Method Responses to this solicitation were reviewed by the MDOT Fleet Specialist and the Contract Service Division, Buyer which consisted of the following individuals:
Scott Poyer, Fleet Specialist Klatra Pickett, Contract Service Division
III. Evaluation Results
A. Alta Equipment Company, Inc
Alta, an authorized distributor, has met the requirements of the RFP based on a Technical Evaluation Criteria score of 85 This determination was accomplished by evaluating their responses to the Technical Evaluation Criteria
1. Acceptance to ALL listed sections in Exhibit A – Statement of Work 15/15
2. Schedule A – Training, Section 2.3 No deficiencies noted 25/25
3. Vendor Questionnaire - General Experience No deficiencies noted 25/25
4. Vendor Questionnaire – State Experience No deficiencies noted 5/5
5. Attachment – Specification C56-0051.18 – bidder to complete and submit No deficiencies noted 30/30
Alta Equipment Company Technical Evaluation Criteria Points, items 1 thru 5 100
VI. Pricing Summary Original Bid Pricing
Description
Alta Equipment Company
| Quantity |
| Unit of Measure |
| Unit Cost |
| Extended Cost |
Trailer Mounted Hydro Seeder Reference Attachment A – C59-0501.18
| 1 |
| EA |
| $57,630 |
| $57,630 |
Cost Reductions/Avoidance:
No additional reductions were requested.
No quick payment terms were offered.
VIII. Award Recommendation:
The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who offers the lowest bid to the State, as determined by the State. Low bid will be determined by the bidder meeting the minimum point threshold and offering the best combination of the factors stated in Section 8, Evaluation Process, and price, as demonstrated by the proposal.
MDOT recommends Alta Equipment Company, a responsible bidder, for this one-time purchase.
Recommended Contract amount: $57,630 image1.jpeg
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