Invitation to Negotiate (ITN).docx
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- Erosion function apparatus
- Solicitation number
- ITN 591 270000000001 1
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- Michigan
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This Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) document issued by the Michigan Department of Transportation represents a single-source procurement for a Humboldt Erosion Function Apparatus (Model HM5940). The equipment will be used in the department's laboratory to determine the erodibility of cohesive clay soils, which is a critical factor in calculating scour depths for bridge design and maintenance. This is a one-time purchase order with a single intended source identified as Humboldt Manufacturing Company located at 875 Tollgate Road, Elgin, Illinois 60123. The ITN was issued on October 12, 2026, with a question submission deadline of 3:00 PM Eastern Time on October 19, 2026, and a response deadline for alternative bidders of 3:00 PM Eastern Time on October 26, 2026. Responses must be submitted via email to Terry Harris, the Solicitation Manager, at Harrist@michigan.gov, with answers to questions posted on October 20, 2026, on the Michigan SIGMA VSS website.
Potential bidders who believe viable alternatives to the intended single-source purchase exist must submit detailed descriptions of equivalent products or services by the response deadline to be considered. The procurement is classified under commodity codes 84581 for parts and 96246 for labor. No specific pricing information, set-asides, or contract term details are provided in the ITN document, as this single-source justification process precedes formal negotiations with the selected vendor.
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Michigan.gov/MiProcurement
Michigan.gov/MiProcurement invitation to negotiate #270000000001
NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE AND CONTRACT WITH A SINGLE PROVIDER
Date: 10/12/2026 The State of Michigan intends to make a purchase for which it believes there is no viable alternative. The purpose of this notice is to attempt to identify possible alternatives.
Requestor: Michigan Department of Transportation
1. State Contact Information:
The sole point of contact concerning this Invitation to Negotiate is:
Terry Harris, Solicitation Manager Telephone number 517-249-0870 harrist@michigan.gov
2. Description of Purchase:
Humboldt Erosion Function Apparatus – HM5940 Purchase this equipment for the lab which determines the erodibility of cohesive (clay) soils which is an important factor when determining the scour depths for our bridges.
3. Commodity Code References:
Parts: 84581 Labor: 96246
4. Description of Action:
Purchase Order one-time buy
5. Intended Source:
Humboldt Mfg. Co., 875 Tollgate Road, Elgin, IL 60123
6. Questions:
Questions concerning the Invitation to Negotiate must be emailed to the Solicitation Manager at Harrist@michigan.gov no later than 3:00pm Eastern Time on Thursday October 19, 2026. In the interest of transparency, only written questions will be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted on Friday October 20, 2026 www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS.
7. Response Deadline:
Any potential bidder who does not agree that this good or service is available only from the intended source, must submit a response via email to the Solicitation Manager at Harrist@michigan.gov. The response must be received in the email inbox by 3:00 pm Easter Time, 10/26/2026. The emailed response must include a detailed description of the product or service being offered as an equivalent.
1 Revision Date: 10/2018
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