Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis Rev 2.docx

Michigan.gov/MiProcurement

Michigan.gov/MiProcurement

AWARD RECOMMENDATION

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs office has completed the evaluation of Request for Proposal 26000001169 Camp Grayling NADWC Outside Entity Research and Development Management and has recommended a multiple award to All Domain Consulting, LLC, Hodges Transportation Nevada Automotive Test Center and Michigan Technical University, 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:

Elizabeth Noffsinger, Solicitation Manager.

Solicitation Manger email: noffsingere@michigan.gov Solicitation Manager phone number: 989-619-6864

Public copies of all bidder proposals can be found here: DTMB - Bid Proposals (michigan.gov) Background Information:

This Request for Proposal (RFP) was to solicit responses for selection of Contractor(s) to provide Outside Entity Research and Development Management. The term of this contract is 12 months, with up to 5 one-year renewal options.

Bidders:

The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on 02/17/2026. The following bidders submitted proposals by the published due date of 03/16/2026.

Saint Johns, MI 48879

Silver Springs, NV 89429

Calumet, MI 49913

*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 Technical evaluation according to the criteria in the RFP. Proposals receiving 80 or more technical evaluation points will be evaluated for award.

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

II. Evaluation Method Responses to this solicitation were reviewed by a Joint Evaluation Committee consisting of subject matter experts and stake holders, in collaboration with the Solicitation Manager acting as an Advisor. The individuals are listed below.

LTC Quin Rogers, Camp Grayling Deputy Camp Commander

MIARNG

Elizabeth Noffsinger, Senior Buyer DMVA/Procurement

CSM Tim Arnold, Camp Grayling Command Sergeant Major. MIARNG

Major Arnold Bush, Camp Grayling Range Control

MIARNG

1SG Lauren J. Sirken, Camp Grayling

MIARNG

III. Evaluation Results A. Bidder #1-All Domain Consulting LLC.

The Evaluation Team determined that ADC, based on a score of 93, 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, Requirements-Sections 1 The Evaluation Team determined that the responses were satisfactory.

2. Schedule A, Statement of Work, Requirements-Section 2,4,5,6,7 The Evaluation Team determined the responses were satisfactory

3. Schedule A, Statement of Work, Sections 3 Staffing The Evaluation Team determined the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following deficiency was noted.

a. Vendor worksheet references 5 employees and only 3 were detailed in Section 3.

4. Schedule A, Statement of Work, Requirements Section 10 The Evaluation Team determined the responses were satisfactory.

5. Vendor Worksheet The Evaluation Team determined the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following deficiency was noted.

a. Length of time of business.

Total Score:93/100 B. Bidder #2- Hodges Transportation Inc., dba Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC).

The Evaluation Team determined that Hodges Transportation, Inc, dba NATCDC, based on a score of 95, 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, Requirements-Sections 1 The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following deficiency was noted.

a. Familiarity with the federal system and processes for scheduling with various departments at Camp Grayling NADWC , necessary for performing necessary contract activities scheduling appeared limited.

2. Schedule A, Statement of Work, Requirements-Section 2,4,5,6,7 The Evaluation Team determined the responses were satisfactory

3. Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 3- Staffing The Evaluation Team determined the responses were satisfactory

4. Schedule A, Statement of Work, Requirements Section 10.

The Evaluation Team determined the responses were satisfactory

5. Vendor Worksheet The Evaluation Team determined the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following deficiency was noted.

a. No experience working with the State of Michigan.

Total Score: 95/100

C. Michigan Technological University-All Power System Systems Research Institute (MTU-APS).

The Evaluation Team determined that MTU-APS, 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. Schedule A, Statement of Work, Requirements-Sections 1 The Evaluation Team determined that the responses were satisfactory.

2. Schedule A, Statement of Work, Requirements-Section 2,4,5,6,7 The Evaluation Team determined the responses were satisfactory

3. Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 3- Staffing The Evaluation Team determined the responses were satisfactory

4. Schedule A, Statement of Work, Requirements Section 10.

The Evaluation Team determined the responses were satisfactory

5. Vendor Worksheet The Evaluation Team determined the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following item needed clarification.

a. Clarification of whom the contract holder would be is necessary.

Total Score: 95/100 IV. Clarifications.

Clarifications were emailed April 6, 2026. All bidders returned the Clarifications by the deadline of April 10, 2026.

V. Technical Scoring.

All proposals passed Technical Scoring.

VI. Pricing Summary These are zero cost to the State, revenue generating contracts. All bidders agreed to: SELECTED MANAGEMENT CONTRACTOR WILL PAY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN 10% OF GROSS REVENUE GENERATED FROM THIS CONTRACT. IF THE CONTRACTOR IS CHARGING AN ADMINISTRATIVE OR OTHER NAMED SERVICE FEE FOR THEIR SERVICES, 10% OF SAID GROSS FEE IS PAYABLE TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. THE FEE DUE TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN IS IN ADDITION TO ANY ICR OR NORMAL CHARGES INCURRED FOR CAMP GRAYLING USAGE.

VII. Award Recommendation Award recommendation is made to all responsible and responsible Bidders.

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