Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis.docx

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Michigan.gov/MiProcurement

AWARD RECOMMENDATION

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) procurement office has completed the evaluation of RFP 250000002067 Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Regenerative Science-Based Incentives Project and has recommended an award to Carbon Yield, Inc. in the amount of $243,999, 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:

Clayton Nurenberg, Solicitation Manager.

nurenbergc@michigan.gov 517-342-4487

Background Information:

This Request for Proposal (RFP) was to solicit responses for selection of a Contractor to provide a Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Regenerative Science-Based Incentives Project. This contract is a one time purchase.

Bidders:

The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on 4/7/25 for 15 days. The following bidders submitted proposals by the published due date of 4/22/25.

Chicago, IL 60660

Reston, VA 20190

Frankenmuth, MI 48734

*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: Evaluation Process The full evaluation process is stated in the RFP Proposal Instructions.

II. Evaluation Method Responses to this solicitation were reviewed by the MDARD Solicitation Manager, Clayton Nurenberg.

Clayton Nurenberg, Buyer MDARD Executive Office Megan DeLeeuw MDARD Executive Office

III. Evaluation Results A. Bidder # 1 – Carbon Yield, Inc The Evaluation Team determined that Carbon Yield, Inc, based on a score of 100, did meet the requirements of this RFP. This determination was accomplished by evaluating their responses to the Technical Evaluation Criteria.

1. Product Quality – Schedule A, Statement of Work, Sections 1-4 25/25 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were all satisfactory.

2. Service Capabilities – Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 5 25/25 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were all satisfactory.

3. Delivery Capabilities – Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 6 25/25 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were all satisfactory.

4. Vendor Questions Worksheet 23/25 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following deficiencies were noted:

a. No SOM experience

b. Did not note yes or no for agreeing to the standard contract terms.

Total Score: 98/100

B. Bidder #2 – ICF Incorporated, LLC

The Evaluation Team determined that Carbon Yield, Inc, based on a score of 100, did meet the requirements of this RFP. This determination was accomplished by evaluating their responses to the Technical Evaluation Criteria.

1. Product Quality – Schedule A, Statement of Work, Sections 1-4 23/25 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following deficiencies were noted:

a. Did not reference Climate Trace in General Requirements

b. Extended timeframe for deliverables

2. Service Capabilities – Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 5 25/25 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were all satisfactory.

3. Delivery Capabilities – Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 6 25/25 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were all satisfactory.

4. Vendor Questions Worksheet 25/25 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were satisfactory.

Total Score: 98/100

C. Bidder #3 – Star of the West Milling Co

The Evaluation Team determined that Carbon Yield, Inc, based on a score of 100, did meet the requirements of this RFP. This determination was accomplished by evaluating their responses to the Technical Evaluation Criteria.

1. Product Quality – Schedule A, Statement of Work, Sections 1-4 24/25 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following deficiencies were noted:

a. Noted exceptions for training hours

2. Service Capabilities – Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 5 25/25 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were all satisfactory.

3. Delivery Capabilities – Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 6 25/25 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were all satisfactory.

4. Vendor Questions Worksheet 23/25 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following deficiencies were noted:

a. Two noted violations for labor, antidiscrimination and environmental laws compliance Total Score: 97/100 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 Carbon Yield, Inc in the amount of $243,999.

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