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This Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis document pertains to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' procurement process for RFP 260000002141, which sought an aviation radio system with installation. The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on June 12, 2026, with a 14-calendar-day solicitation period and a submission deadline of June 29, 2026. The procurement required selection of a contractor to provide one aviation radio unit with installation according to specified technical requirements. The contract is structured as a one-time purchase order with no renewal options. One bidder, Great Lakes Aviation Services Inc., submitted a proposal by the published deadline and advanced to the evaluation phase.

The evaluation process, conducted by Solicitation Manager Patricia Graves in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts Kevin Jacobs and Lisa Kinsinger from the DNR Forest Resources Division, determined that Great Lakes Aviation Services Inc. met all mandatory requirements and received a PASS rating across all evaluation criteria. As the sole responsive and responsible bidder, Great Lakes Aviation Services Inc. was recommended for award in the amount of $74,878.51, comprising $43,746.00 for one P-25 Compliant Aircraft Aviation Radio and $31,132.51 for installation costs, parts, and accessories. The award is pending State Administrative Board approval and is subject to the lowest-price evaluation methodology specified in the solicitation. Bidders not recommended for award may request a debriefing session with Solicitation Manager Patricia Graves at Gravesp2@michigan.gov or (517) 927-2272.

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AWARD RECOMMENDATION

Notice of Intent to Award Number: 260000000613 Notice of Intent to Award Date: 7/6/2026 The Department of Natural Resources office has completed the evaluation of RFP 260000002141 AVIATION RADIOS and has recommended an award to Great Lakes Aviation Services Inc in the amount of $74,878.51 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:

Patricia Graves, Solicitation Manager.

Gravesp2@michigan.gov

(517) 927-2272 Background Information:

This Request for Proposal (RFP) was to solicit responses for selection of a Contractor to provide 1 Aviation Radio with installation per specifications. The term of this contract is for a one-time purchase order.

Bidders:

The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on 06/12/2026 for 14 calendar days. The following bidders submitted proposals by the published due date of 06/29/2026.

Bidder
Address, City, State, Zip Code
SDVOB*
GDBE**
Great Lakes Aviation Services Inc
140 Airport Drive, Kimball, MI 48074
No
No

*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.

Proposal Instructions, Mandatory Minimum Requirements PASS/FAIL – contract award to lowest price PASS bidder.

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

II. Evaluation Method Responses to this solicitation were reviewed by Solicitation Manager in collaboration with Subject Matter Expert, which consisted of the following individuals:

Advisory

Patricia Graves – Solicitation Manager DNR – Finance and Operations Division

Kevin Jacobs – Subject Matter Expert DNR – Forest Resources Division

Lisa Kinsinger – Subject Matter Expert DNR – Forest Resources Division

III. Evaluation Results The evaluators reviewed the proposals and made the following determinations related to the published specifications:

Spec #
Specification
Great Lakes Aviation Services Inc
1
Schedule A, Statement of Work, Sections 1-4
PASS
2
Schedule A, Statement of Work, Sections 5-10
PASS
3
Schedule A, Statement of Work, Sections 11-17
PASS
4
Schedule A, Statement of Work, Sections 18-33
PASS
5
Vendor Questions Worksheet
PASS
PROPOSAL DETERMINATION
PASS

IV. Pricing Summary Pricing was evaluated for the bidders who received a PASS rating and is summarized below:

Deliverable
Great Lakes Aviation Services Inc
1
(1) P-25 Complaint Aircraft Aviation Radio
$43,746.00
2
Installation Cost, Parts, Accessories
$31,132.51
Total Price
$74,878.51

V. Award Recommendation:

Award Recommendation is made to the responsive and responsible bidder who receives a PASS rating and 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 Great Lakes Aviation Services Inc., in the amount of $74,878.51.

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