Invitation to Negotiate SIGMA Boots.docx
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- BOOTS FOR NEW OFFICER ACADEMY, MDOC, MSI
- Solicitation number
- ITN 472 180000000017 1
- Issued by
- Michigan
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This is an Invitation to Negotiate issued by the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) and Michigan State Industries (MSI) dated December 1, 2017, regarding the procurement of Bates boots, specifically model EO2066, as footwear for MDOC corrections officer recruits. MSI anticipates selling approximately 550 pairs of boots annually to MDOC recruits as part of their uniform, with potential distribution to state agencies, tax-supported entities, and local governmental units. The procurement involves a one-time purchase order followed by a three-year contract with two one-year renewal options. The MDOC Training Division has specified these boots as the required footwear for recruits. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by December 6, 2017, at 12:00 PM EST, with responses to be posted on the state website. Potential bidders who believe equivalent products or services are available must submit written responses by December 7, 2017, at 3:00 PM EST.
The intended source for this procurement is Wolverine World Wide, located at 9341 Courtland Drive NE, Rockford, Michigan 49351-1002. The state is requesting that the contractor, as the boots' manufacturer, designate and provide MSI with a manufacturer-authorized distributorship and associated discount pricing for Bates boots. This solicitation is issued under Commodity Code 80008 and represents the state's declaration that no viable alternative to this specific product exists, thus necessitating the single-source procurement approach. The point of contact for all inquiries is Cathy Carr, Solicitation Manager, at 517-241-2192 or CarrC@michigan.gov.
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State of Michigan Invitation to Negotiate
INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE AND CONTRACT WITH A SINGLE PROVIDER
Date: 12/1/2017
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 Corrections (MDOC) Michigan State Industries (MSI).
1. State Contact Information:
The sole point of contact concerning this Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) is:
Cathy Carr, Solicitation Manager 517-241-2192 CarrC@michigan.gov
2. Description of Purchase:
The Contractor, as the manufacturer of the boots shall designate and provide MSI a manufacturer authorized distributorship and related discount pricing to sell Bates boots, including model EO2066. MSI initially anticipates selling 550 pairs of boots annually. The boots will be provided to MDOC corrections officer recruits as part of their uniform and also may be provided to state agencies, tax supported entities and local governmental units. The boot has been specified by the MDOC Training Division as the footwear required for the recruits.
3. Commodity Code References: 80008
4. Description of Action: MDOC will Issue a one-time purchase order and a new three year contract with two one year options.
5. Intended Source: Wolverine World Wide, 9341 Courtland Dr. NE, Rockford MI 49351-1002
6. Questions: Questions concerning the Invitation to Negotiate must be emailed to CarrC@michigan.gov no later than 12/6/17 12:00 PM EST. In the interest of transparency, only written questions will be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted on www.michigan.gov.com/SIGMAVSS.
Responders should submit their questions using the following format:
| Q # |
| Document and Section |
| Page# / Requirement# |
| Bidder Question |
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 to the Solicitation Manager by December 7, 2017 at 3:00 PM EST. Your response must be in writing and describe the product or service you are offering as an equivalent.
Version 1 Revised: 07-28-2017
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