Award Recommendation.pdf
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This is an Award Recommendation document for Michigan State and Local Contract Opportunity RFP 260000002242. The document outlines the state's intention to award a contract following the competitive solicitation process. The recommendation details the selected vendor, evaluation criteria used to assess proposals, and the rationale for the award decision based on the proposals received in response to the RFP. The document serves as the formal notification of the state's intent to proceed with contract execution with the recommended awardee.
The Award Recommendation provides the basis for contract award determination, including how proposals were evaluated against stated criteria and the competitive advantages of the selected vendor. This document represents the final step in the procurement process before contract execution and establishes the official record of the state's award decision for RFP 260000002242.
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AWARD RECOMMENDATION
Notice of Intent to Award Number: 260000000793
Notice of Intent to Award Date: 8/27/2026
The Department of Natural Resources office has completed the evaluation of RFP 260000002242 Portable Toilet Rental at Belle Isle State Park and has recommended an award to Parkway Services Inc in the amount of $64,350.00, 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:
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 Portable Toilet Rental at Belle Isle State Park. The term of this contract is 3 years, with up to 3 (1) year renewal options.
Bidders:
The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on 06/22/2026 for 16 calendar days. The following bidders submitted proposals by the published due date of 07/08/2026.
Bidder Address, City, State, Zip Code SDVOB* GDBE** Austin Logistics LLC 1420 Washington Blvd Ste 301, Detroit MI
48226 Yes
Parkway Services Inc 2876 Tyler Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 No Yes *SDVOB: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business **GDBE: Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise https://www.michigan.gov/dtmb/policies/state-ad-board
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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:
Voting
Patricia Graves – Solicitation Manager DNR – Finance and Operations Division
Gail Fitch – Subject Matter Expert DNR – Parks and Recreation Division
III. Evaluation Results
The evaluators reviewed the proposals and made the following determinations related to the published specifications:
Spec # Specification Austin Logistics
LLC
Parkway Services Inc
1 Schedule A – Statement of Work – Sections 3 - 6 FAIL PASS 2 Schedule A – Statement of Work – Sections 7 - 11 FAIL PASS 3 Schedule A – Statement of Work – Sections 12 - 22 FAIL PASS 4 Vendor Questions Worksheet FAIL PASS
PROPOSAL DETERMINATION FAIL PASS
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IV. Pricing Summary
Pricing was evaluated for the bidders who received a PASS rating and is summarized below:
Deliverable Austin Logistics LLC Parkway Services Inc 1 Standard/Handicap Portable Toilet
Units
$850.00 $180.00 HC/$130.00STD
per unit 2 Hand Washing and/or Sanitizing
Stations $850.00 $160.00 per unit
3 Cleaning For Units $850.00 $130.00 per month $130.00 per call in
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 Parkway Services Inc in the amount of $64,350.00.
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