Award Recommendation- Kosher Certification.docx
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- Notice of Intent to Award for ITN 260000000033
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- NIA1 472 260000000854 1
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- Ingham County, Lansing City, Michigan
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This is an Award Recommendation document issued by the Michigan Department of Corrections Procurement office for Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) 260000000033 regarding Kosher Kitchen Certification Services. The ITN was posted on the SIGMA VSS platform on July 27, 2026, with a submission deadline of August 5, 2026, allowing potential bidders 10 calendar days to respond. No proposals were received by the published due date. The Department of Corrections determined that Kosher Michigan LLC is the only contractor capable of providing the requested kosher certification services and has recommended an award to this vendor pending State Administrative Board approval.
The recommendation reflects a sole-source procurement approach, as the State identified only one qualified contractor able to meet its requirements for kosher kitchen certification. No pricing information, contract term details, or renewal options are specified in this award recommendation document. The procurement office indicated that negotiations with the awarded contractor would commence following State Administrative Board approval. Questions regarding the ITN may be directed to Scott Kerstetter, Solicitation Manager, at kerstetters@michigan.gov or 517-335-0408.
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Michigan.gov/MiProcurement Award recommendation and evaluation synopsis – Invitation to negotiate (ITN) Background Information:
This ITN 260000000033 for Kosher Kitchen Certification Services was undertaken by the Department of Corrections Procurement office to advise contractors of the State’s desire to purchase Kosher Certification Services, and intention to enter into negotiations and execute a contract based on its belief that only one contractor – Kosher Michigan LLC. is able provide it.
Bidders:
The ITN was posted on SIGMA VSS on July 27, 2026 for 10 calendar days. No bidders submitted proposals by the published due date of August 5, 2026.
Award Recommendation:
The office has recommended an award to Kosher Michigan LLC. pending State Administrative Board approval, if applicable. More information on the State Administrative Board can be found at: State Administrative Board.
The State will begin negotiations with the awarded contractor to execute a contract. Questions about this ITN may be directed to the Solicitation Manager who may be contacted as follows:
Scott Kerstetter, Solicitation Manager kerstetters@michigan.gov 517-335-0408
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