ITN 190000000013 ITN Award.docx

STATE OF MICHIGAN

ENTERPRISE PROCUREMENT

PO Box 30003 Lansing, MI 48909

Recommendation of Award/Synopsis Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) Background Information:

This ITN 19000000013 for NES Boots for MDOC was undertaken by the Department of Corrections Procurement office to advise contractors of the State’s desire to purchase an authorized distributorship for Rocky Boots, and intention to enter into negotiations and execute a contract based on its belief that only one contractor – Rocky Brands, DBA Lehigh Outfitters LLC - is able provide it.

Bidders:

The ITN was posted on SIGMA on December 7, 2018. The following bidders submitted proposals by the published due date of December 14, 2018.

City, State Zip

SDVOB*

Arrow Safety Device

Uniform Manufacturing Inc.

*SDVOB: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business Because the State received a response(s) from a bidder(s), other than the intended source, the State reviewed the response(s) to determine if a viable alternative(s) existed.

I. ITN Evaluation Process A Responsible Vendor is a vendor who demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties identified by the ITN. A Responsive proposal is one that is submitted in accordance with the ITN instructions and meets all mandatory requirements identified in the ITN.

The Contractor, as the manufacturer of the boots, shall designate and provide MSI a direct manufacturer authorized distributorship and related discount pricing to sell Rocky boots. The Rocky Boots have been specified by the MDOC Training Division as the footwear required for officer recruits. The boots must be made of leather uppers. The boots must be light weight, non-insulated three season boots that are suitable for indoor and outdoor weather. They will not be cold climate rated for inclement weather. They must have a protective, non-metal black polish toe. The boot must have non-marking rubber lug soles. The lug sole is necessary for traction. The boots must be available in a wide range of sizes.

Responses to this ITN were reviewed by Cathy Carr, Solicitation Manager.

II. ITN Evaluation Results

A. Arrow Safety Device Arrow Safety Device has not met the requirements of being responsive and responsible due to not offering an authorized manufacturer distributorship for Rocky Boots. Arrow Safety Device prices were higher than the awarded bidder.

B. Uniforms Manufacturing Inc.

Uniforms Manufacturing Inc. has not met the requirements of being responsive and responsible due to due to not offering an authorized manufacturer distributorship for Rocky Boots. Uniform Manufacturing Inc.’s prices were higher than the awarded bidder.

III. Award Recommendation:

Because the response(s) from the bidder(s) identified above are not viable alternative to the intended source, an award recommendation is made to Rocky Brands, DBA Lehigh Outfitters LLC.

The State will enter into 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:

Cathy Carr, Solicitation Manager CarrC@michigan.gov 517-241-2192 Version 1 Revised: 07-28-2017 image1.jpeg