Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis.docx

Michigan.gov/MiProcurement

Michigan.gov/MiProcurement

AWARD RECOMMENDATION

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Procurement office has completed the evaluation of RFP# 250000002293 MiCorps Program Administration and has recommended an award to Michigan State University in the amount of $2,300,000.00, 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:

Lisa VanOstran, Solicitation Manager vanostranl@michigan.gov 517-599-7680

Background Information:

This Request for Proposal (RFP) was to solicit responses for selection of a Contractor to provide MiCorps Program Administration. The term of this contract is five years, with up to two one-year renewal options.

Bidders:

The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on May 29, 2025, for 32 days. The following bidders submitted proposals by the published due date of June 2, 2025.

East Lansing MI 48823

*SDVOB: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business **GDBE: Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

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.

II. Evaluation Method Responses to this solicitation were reviewed by Joint Evaluation Committee (JEC), which consisted of the following individuals:

Tamara Lipsey, Aquatic Biologist EGLE/Water Resources Division Marcy Knoll Wilmes, Supervisor EGLE/Water Resources Division

Lisa VanOstran, Procurement Manager EGLE/Finance Division

III. Evaluation Results A. Bidder # 1 – Michigan State University The Evaluation Team determined that Michigan State University, based on a score of 94, did meet the requirements of this RFP. This determination was accomplished by evaluating their responses to the Technical Evaluation Criteria.

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

a. Bidder took exception to some of the tasks.

2. Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 3 Staffing The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following deficiencies were noted:

a. Bidder took exception to some of the terms.

3. Vendor Questions Worksheet The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following deficiencies were noted:

a. Bidder took exception to the Standard Terms and Conditions.

Total Score: 94/100

IV. Technical Evaluation Summary

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

VI. Award Recommendation 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 Michigan State University in the amount of $2,300,000.00.

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