Award Synopisis.Wetland.Duke.Cardno.pdf

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AWARD RECOMMENDATION

Notice of Intent to Award Number: 210000000838

The Michigan Department of Transportation’s purchasing office has completed the evaluation of RFP 210000001615, Wetland Tree Planting, and has recommended an award to Diane Dukes, Inc. ($152,200.00), and Cardno, Inc. ($57,380.00), 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:

ReChelle I. Benson, Solicitation Manager BensonR4@michigan.gov 517-335-5905

Background Information:

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Environmental Services Section manages the statewide MDOT wetland mitigation program. This contract consists of planting container-grown tree species at an approximate density of 100 stems per acre, within the Bay, Grand, Superior, and University Regions. Individual wetland mitigation sites require replanting with trees. Tree planting will take place either in the spring or fall of each planting year. The term of this contract extends over one year with one 1-year renewal options. Multiple vendors may be awarded based on location and competitive pricing.

Bidders:

The RFP was posted in SIGMA VSS on Monday, June 28, 2021 for 28 days. The following bidder submitted a proposal by the published due date of Monday, July 26, 2021 by 3:00 p.m., EST.

Bidder Address City, State Zip

SDVOB*

Diane Dukes, Inc. 11390 205th Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 No

Treeworks, Inc. 11011 Fitzgerald, Nunica, MI 49448 No

Cardno, Inc. 4500 Empire Way Ste 4, Lansing, MI 48917 No

G & J Site Solutions, Inc 51811 Industrial Drive, Calumet, MI, 49913 No

*SDVOB: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business https://www.michigan.gov/dtmb/0,5552,7-358-82550_85746_48756---,00.html https://www.bing.com/local?lid=YN438x7951671&id=YN438x7951671&q=Dukes+Diane+Inc&name=Dukes+Diane+Inc&cp=43.6339111328125%7e-85.49310302734375&ppois=43.6339111328125_-85.49310302734375_Dukes+Diane+Inc https://www.bing.com/local?lid=YN873x992925840703514950&id=YN873x992925840703514950&q=Treeworks%2c+Inc.&name=Treeworks%2c+Inc.&cp=43.07101058959961%7e-86.05804443359375&ppois=43.07101058959961_-86.05804443359375_Treeworks%2c+Inc.

https://www.bing.com/local?lid=YN873x129212502&id=YN873x129212502&q=Cardno&name=Cardno&cp=42.68699645996094%7e-84.64500427246094&ppois=42.68699645996094_-84.64500427246094_Cardno

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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, EVALUATION PROCESS

MANDATORY MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. Only proposals meeting the mandatory minimum requirements will be considered for evaluation. To avoid disqualification, the bidder must provide documentation to support the following:

Bidder must be currently registered as a MDOT Pre-Qualified Contractor

(https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/PSVR/PrequalifiedContractors.htm) in the following Work

Type: H-Landscaping

Only proposals meeting the mandatory minimum requirements will be considered for evaluation.

Diane Dukes, Inc., Cardno, Inc., and G & J Site Solutions, Inc., met the mandatory minimum requirements.

Evaluation Process. If all bidder requirements are met, the Contract will be awarded to the bidder who meets the specifications as determined by the State and offers the lowest price to the State.

The State will evaluate each proposal based on a PASS/FAIL assessment of the following factors:

Step 1 – PASS OR FAIL

1. Submitted Confidential Treatment Form

2. Submitted Vendor Question Worksheet

3. Submitted of the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification

4. Submitted Location Specification Sheet (LSS)

5. Submitted Schedule A, Statement of Work

Step 2 – PASS OR FAIL

1. Submitted, Attachment A – Key Personnel, Resume Template

The Bidder must provide staff with a minimum of five (5) years, specialized experience in the installation of wetland plant material and provide three (3) current references.

Step 3 - Bidders that successfully PASS Step 1 and Step 2, will have their pricing evaluated and considered for award.

The full evaluation process is stated in the RFP Proposal Instructions. Diane Dukes, Inc., Cardno, Inc., and G & J Site Solutions, Inc., passed the assessment based on the factors outlined above.

https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/PSVR/PrequalifiedContractors.htm

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II. Evaluation Method

Responses to this solicitation were reviewed by ReChelle I. Benson, Solicitation Manager, in collaboration with Jeremie Wilson, Environmental Studies Coordinator, Bureau of Development.

III. Evaluation Results

The evaluators reviewed the proposals and made the following determinations related to the published specifications:

Bidders Jacks Fish Farm

Maple Ola Camp

Maple Stoneman

Musson St.

Joseph

Isabella TOTAL

Diane Dukes $ 29,400.00 $ 29,400.00 $ 29,400.00 $ 32,000.00 $32,000.00 $ - $152,200.00

Cardno, Inc. $ 32,550.00 $ 37,512.00 $ 37,510.00 $ 33,720.00 $ - $57,380.00 $ 57,380.00

G & J Site Solutions, Inc

$ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $82,000.00 $ -

IV. Pricing Summary

Diane Dukes, Inc.

$152,200.00 Cardno, Inc.

$57,380.00

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 Diane Dukes, Inc., ($152,200.00) and Cardno, Inc. ($57,380.00)