Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis.docx
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- NIA1 751 260000000644 1
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- Wexford County, Michigan
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This is an Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis document issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources procurement office for RFP 25-2186 regarding a Smokey the Bear Digital Sign project at the Cadillac Rest Area. The RFP solicited proposals for a contractor to provide a Daktronics sign, sign base fabrication and installation, and electrical work. The solicitation was posted on SIGMA VSS on June 9, 2026, for a twenty-one calendar day period with a due date of June 26, 2026. Three bidders submitted proposals by the deadline: Apex Excavating, J. Ranck Electric, Inc., and Universal Sign, Inc. This is a one-time purchase with no option years included in the contract term. The Notice of Intent to Award was issued on July 15, 2026.
The evaluation process required bidders to submit proposals that met mandatory minimum requirements, including a passing proposal document, certificate of liability insurance, and state project registration. Of the three bidders, Apex Excavating failed to meet mandatory requirements and was eliminated from consideration. The two responsive and responsible bidders, J. Ranck Electric and Universal Sign, Inc., proceeded to price evaluation. J. Ranck Electric submitted a bid of $56,900.00, while Universal Sign, Inc., submitted the lowest bid of $50,745.00. The award was recommended to Universal Sign, Inc., in the amount of $50,745.00. None of the bidders were certified as Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Bidders not recommended for award may request a debriefing session with Lisa Crozier-Green, the Solicitation Manager.
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AWARD RECOMMENDATION
Notice of Intent to Award Number: 260000000644 Notice of Intent to Award Date: 7/15/2026 The Department of Natural Resources procurement office has completed the evaluation of RFP 25*2186 – DNR Forest Resources Division Smokey the Bear Digital Sign, Electric, and Installation – Cadillac Rest Area and has recommended an award to Universal Sign, Inc., in the amount of $50,745.00.
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 Crozier-Green, Solicitation Manager.
CrozierGreenL@michigan.gov
Background Information:
This Request for Proposal (RFP) was to solicit responses for selection of a Contractor to provide Daktronics sign, sign base fabrication / installation, and electrical. This is a one-time purchase.
Bidders:
The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on June 9, 2026 for a period of TWENTY-ONE calendar days. The following bidders submitted proposals by the published due date of June 26, 2026.
| Bidder |
| Address, City, State, Zip Code |
| SDVOB* |
| GDBE** |
| Apex Excavating |
| 17094 – 180th Ave, Leroy, MI 49655 |
| NO |
| NO |
| J. Ranck Electric, Inc. |
| 1993 Gover Parkway, Mt. Pleasant, MI |
| NO |
| NO |
| Universal Sign, Inc. |
| 5001 Falcon View SE, Grand Rapids, MI |
| 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 the Solicitation Manager in collaboration with DNR Forest Resources Division subject matter expert.
Lisa Crozier-Green, Solicitation Manager Paul Rogers, FRD Subject Matter Expert
III. Evaluation Results The evaluators reviewed the proposals and made the following determinations related to the published specifications:
| Specification |
| Apex Excavating |
| J. Ranck Electric |
| Universal Sign |
| Proposal Document | |
| PASS | |
| PASS | PASS |
| Certificate of Liability Insurance | |
| FAIL | |
| PASS | PASS |
| State Project Registration | |
| FAIL | |
| PASS | PASS |
| PROPOSAL DETERMINATION | |
| FAIL | |
| PASS | |
| PASS |
IV. Pricing Summary Pricing was evaluated for the bidders who received a PASS rating and is summarized below:
| Deliverable |
| J. Ranck Electric |
| Universal Sign |
| Smokey the Bear Sign with Daktronics digital sign and accessories, concrete piers, wood posted, installation of all sign components, electrical connection, clean-up, permits, etc. |
| $56,900.00 |
| $50,745.00 |
| Total Price for Contract, Including Option Years |
| $56,900.00 |
| $50,745.00 |
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 Universal Sign, Inc., in the amount of $50,745.00.
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