Forest Cert_award_letter_and_synopsis.docx
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This is an award recommendation notice issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for a Request for Proposal (RFP 210000000164) to procure forest certification and audit services on state forest lands. The RFP was posted on November 6, 2020, with a proposal submission deadline of December 7, 2020. Two vendors submitted proposals: NSF International and SCS Global Services. The contract term is five years with up to five renewal option years. The scope of work includes Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) first, second, third, and fourth surveillance audits scheduled for 2021 through 2024, and a joint FSC and SFI recertification audit in 2025.
The evaluation was conducted by a joint evaluation committee using a technical scoring methodology with a maximum of 100 points across seven criteria categories. NSF International scored 97 points with a deficiency noted regarding liquidated damages terms, while SCS Global Services achieved a perfect score of 100 points. Both bidders met the minimum 80-point threshold for pricing consideration. SCS Global Services submitted the lowest-priced proposal at $165,321.00 for the five-year base term, compared to NSF International's $28,093.00 proposal amount of $222,000.00. The award recommendation was made to SCS Global Services based on its superior technical score combined with the lowest proposed price, pending State Administrative Board approval if applicable.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN PROCUREMENT
Department of Natural Resources
525 West Allegan, Lansing, MI 48933
Award Recommendation Notice of Intent to Award Number 210000000154
The Department of Natural Resources has completed the evaluation of RFP 210000000164 for Forest Certification and Audits and has recommended an award to SCS Global Services, 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:
Kip Conley, Solicitation Manager Conleyk1@michigan.gov 517-388-5956
Background Information:
This Request for Proposal (RFP) was to solicit responses for selection of a Contractor to provide Forest Certification Audits and Surveillance on state forest lands. The term of this contract is 5 years, with up to 5 renewal option years.
Bidders:
The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on 11/6/20. The following bidders submitted proposals by the published due date of 12/7/20.
| Bidder |
| Address |
City, State Zip
SDVOB*
| NSF International Strategic Registrations |
| 789 N Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105 |
NA
| SCS Global Services |
| 2000 Powell Street, Ste. 600, Emeryville, CA 94608 |
| NA |
*SDVOB: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business
Version 4 Revised: 8/2019
Version 4 Revised: 8/2019 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 Proposals receiving 80 or more technical evaluation points will have pricing evaluated and considered for award.
| Technical Evaluation Criteria |
| Weight |
| 1. |
| Product Quality – Schedule A, Statement of Work, Sections 1-9 |
| 10 |
| 2. |
| Schedule A, Statement of Work, General Requirements Section 1.1 |
| 15 |
| 3. |
| Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 2 |
| 10 |
| 4. |
| Schedule A, Statement of Work, Staffing Section 3 |
| 15 |
| 5. |
| Schedule A, Statement of Work, Project Management Section 4 |
| 20 |
| 6. |
| Schedule A, Statement of work, Sections 5-8 |
| 10 |
| 7. |
| Vendor Questions Worksheet |
| 20 |
| Total |
| 100 |
The full evaluation process is stated in the RFP Proposal Instructions.
II. Evaluation Method Responses to this solicitation were reviewed by Joint Evaluation Committee, which consisted of the following individuals:
Voting Members
Kip Conley, Solicitation Manager Department of Natural Resources – Finance and Operations Division Keith Kintigh, Forest Certification and Conservation Specialist Department of Natural Resources – Forest Resources Division
David Price, Manager Department of Natural Resources – Forest Resources Division Marcy Sims, Contract Administrator Department of Natural Resources – Forest Resources Division
III. Evaluation Results Step 1 – Technical Evaluation A. NSF International The Evaluation Team determined that NSF International 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 1-9. (10/10) The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were satisfactory.
2. Schedule A, Statement of Work, General Requirements Section 1.1 (15/15) The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were satisfactory.
3. Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 2 (10/10) The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were satisfactory.
4. Schedule A, Statement of Work, Staffing Section 3 (15/15) The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were satisfactory.
5. Schedule A, Statement of Work, Project Management Section 4 (20/20) The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were satisfactory.
6. Schedule A, Statement of work, Sections 5-8 (7/10) The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were mostly satisfactory, but the following deficiencies were noted:
a. Bidder did not agree to the liquidated damages, nor did the bidder provide any additional information regarding the liquidated damages or any exceptions.
7. Vendor Questions Worksheet (20/20) The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were satisfactory.
Total Score: 97/100 B. SCS Global Services The Evaluation Team determined that SCS Global Services 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 1-9. (10/10) The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were satisfactory.
2. Schedule A, Statement of Work, General Requirements Section 1.1 (15/15) The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were satisfactory.
3. Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 2 (10/10) The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were satisfactory.
4. Schedule A, Statement of Work, Staffing Section 3 (15/15) The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were satisfactory.
5. Schedule A, Statement of Work, Project Management Section 4 (20/20) The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were satisfactory.
6. Schedule A, Statement of work, Sections 5-8 (10/10) The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were satisfactory.
7. Vendor Questions Worksheet (20/20) The Evaluation Team determined that overall, the responses were satisfactory.
Total Score: 100/100
IV. Technical Evaluation Summary
| Selection Criteria |
| NSF International |
| SCS Global Services |
| 1 |
| Product Quality – Schedule A, Statement of Work, Sections 1-9 |
| 10 |
| 15 |
| 2 |
| Schedule A, Statement of Work, General Requirements Section 1.1 |
| 15 |
| 15 |
| 3 |
| Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 2 |
| 10 |
| 10 |
| 4 |
| Schedule A, Statement of Work, Staffing Section 3 |
| 15 |
| 15 |
| 5 |
| Schedule A, Statement of Work, Project Management Section 4 |
| 20 |
| 20 |
| 6 |
| Schedule A, Statement of work, Sections 5-8 |
| 7 |
| 10 |
| 7 |
| Vendor Questions Worksheet |
| 20 |
| 20 |
| Total |
| 97 |
| 100 |
V. Pricing Summary Pricing was evaluated for the bidders who passed technical. The following is a summary of their price proposals:
| Deliverable |
| NSF International |
| SCS Global Services |
| 1 |
| FSC & SFI - First Surveillance Audit (2021) |
| $37,000.00 |
| $28,093.00 |
| 2 |
| FSC & SFI - Second Surveillance Audit (2022) |
| $37,000.00 |
| $28,093.00 |
| 3 |
| FSC & SFI - Third Surveillance Audit (2023) |
| $37,000.00 |
| $28,093.00 |
| 4 |
| FSC & SFI - Fourth Surveillance Audit (2024) |
| $37,000.00 |
| $28,093.00 |
| 5 |
| Joint FSC & SFI Recertification Audit (2025) |
| $74,000.00 |
| $52,949.00 |
| Total |
| $222,000.00 |
| $165,321.00 |
VI. Award Recommendation:
Award Recommendation is made to the responsive and responsible bidder who receives a minimum Technical Evaluation score of 80 points 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 SCS Global Services in the amount of $165,321.00.
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