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State of Michigan Invitation to Negotiate 210000000009
INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE 210000000009
NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE AND CONTRACT WITH A SINGLE PROVIDER
Date: 1/7/2021
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 (MDOT)
1. State Contact Information:
The sole point of contact concerning this Invitation to Negotiate is:
Douglas Glaser, Solicitation Manager
(517) 898-3982 glaserd@michigan.gov
2. Description of Purchase: TRAC (Transportation and Civil Engineering) is a nationally recognized civil engineering education program created and copywritten by the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
a. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) utilizes TRAC educational modules to introduce students to civil engineering and transportation careers.
b. These modules are aligned with the Michigan Education Standards. Specifically, MDOT uses the TRAC hands-on modules.
c. Contractor must supply all the items that make up each TRAC modules listed below on an as-needed basis.
i. All the components of the modules must be in a case/container for easy delivery and distribution.
ii. Modules will be ordered on an as-needed basis.
iii. The TRAC modules and associated quantities of module components are as follows:
| Module |
| Component |
| Quantity |
| Bridge Builder |
| Bridge Builder Manual |
| 1 |
| Bridge Builder |
| Balsa Wood 50 pkg |
| 9 packs of 50 |
| Bridge Builder |
| Drafting Paper |
| 1 pack of 100 |
| Bridge Builder |
| Graduated Bucket |
| 2 |
| Bridge Builder |
| Long Pins (480 ct) Reel |
| 1 |
| Bridge Builder |
| 1 Cup Clear Measuring Cup |
| 1 |
| Bridge Builder |
| Model Smart software 3D |
| 1 |
| Bridge Builder |
| TRAC Pac Case Small |
| 1 |
| Bridge Builder |
| 4” x 2.25” U-bolt |
| 1 |
| Bridge Builder |
| HD Bond II Glue 2 oz |
| 12 |
| Bridge Builder |
| Wax Paper – 75 feet |
| 1 |
| Bridge Builder |
| Timber Cutter |
| 1 |
| Bridge Builder |
| Safety/Easy Cutter |
| 2 |
| Bridge Builder |
| Standard Ruler |
| 12 |
| Bridge Builder |
| Safety Glasses |
| 12 |
| Bridge Builder |
| Thumb Drive |
| 1 |
| Design & Construction |
| Construction Module Manual |
| 1 |
| Design & Construction |
| Large Funnel (1” dia) |
| 6 |
| Design & Construction |
| Small Funnel ( ½” dia) |
| 6 |
| Design & Construction |
| 2 maps with overlays set of 5 full color |
| 5 sets 2 |
| Design & Construction |
| Post It Notes |
| 2 |
| Design & Construction |
| Popcorn Kernels |
| 6 |
| Design & Construction |
| Road Curves |
| 12 pieces |
| Design & Construction |
| Clear Sample Container |
| 12 |
| Design & Construction |
| TRAC Pac Case Small |
| 1 |
| Design & Construction |
| Thumb Drive |
| 1 |
| Environmental |
| Aquarium Gravel 3-5 lb |
| 1 |
| Environmental |
| Thumb Drive |
| 1 |
| Environmental |
| Bentonite Clay 5lb |
| 1 |
| Environmental |
| Soda Ash 1 lb |
| 1 |
| Environmental |
| Env. Module Manual |
| 1 |
| Environmental |
| Small Funnel |
| 1 |
| Environmental |
| Burlap Fabric Squares |
| 1 |
| Environmental |
| Textile Fabric |
| 1 |
| Environmental |
| 2 Gallon Graduated Bucket |
| 3 |
| Environmental |
| Lid for bucket |
| 1 |
| Environmental |
| Sand 3-5lbs |
| 1 |
| Environmental |
| Sample Containers |
| 8 |
| Environmental |
| Precision Ruler (15cm) |
| 1 |
| Environmental |
| ¼ Cup Measuring Cup |
| 1 |
| Environmental |
| TRAC Pac Case Large |
| 1 |
| Environmental |
| 11” Basting Spoon |
| 1 |
| Maglev |
| Hot Wire Wonder Cutter |
| 6 |
| Maglev |
| Maglev Module Manual |
| 1 |
| Maglev |
| Magnetic Tap – 50ft |
| 1 roll |
| Maglev |
| Vertical Reference Lines |
| 10 |
| Maglev |
| Graph Paper – 100 sheets |
| 1 |
| Maglev |
| TRAC Pac Case Medium |
| 1 |
| Motion |
| Vernier Labquest 2 |
| 1 |
| Motion |
| Vernier Dual Range Force Sensor |
| 1 |
| Motion |
| Maglev Car mass M - 5x2.5x1 Foam Blocks w/Mag tape |
| 2 |
| Motion |
| 5x2.5x1 Foam Blocks w/out Mag Tape - Launcher Block |
| 2 |
| Motion |
| Maglev Car Mass 2M - 10x2.5x1 Foam Blocks w/Mag tape |
| 1 |
| Motion |
| Maglev Car Mass 3M - 15x2.5x1 Foam Blocks w/Mag tape |
| 1 |
| Motion |
| Maglev Car Mass 4M - 20x2.5x1" Foam Blocks w/Mag tape |
| 1 |
| Motion |
| Maglev Car Mass 5M - 25x2.5x1 Foam Blocks w/Mag tape |
| 1 |
| Motion |
| Motion Module Manual |
| 1 |
| Motion |
| Rubber Bands size 33/32 |
| 2 Bags |
| Motion |
| TRAC Pac Case Medium |
| 1 |
| Motion |
| Button Hole Elastic (3/4" thick x 10" long) |
| 2 Rolls |
| Motion |
| Flat Unfitted Twin Bed Sheet |
| 1 |
| Motion |
| Standard Water Balloon (60ct) |
| 1 Bag |
| Motion |
| Popsicle Sticks (300ct) |
| 2 packs of 150 |
| Motion |
| Straight drinking straws (approx 100 per box) |
| 4 |
| Motion |
| Dixie Cups 3oz - 200 pack |
| 1 |
| Motion |
| String (light duty craft string or kite string) cotton/cotton blend 200ft |
| 1 |
| Motion |
| Toothpicks (250 per box) |
| 4 Boxes |
| Motion |
| Masking Tape |
| 2 Rolls |
| Motion |
| Pinewood Derby Car |
| 1 |
| Motion |
| 12" Ruler - Metric & English |
| 12 |
| Motion |
| Velcro 7/8 - (2.2CM) – dots |
| 12 |
| Highway Safety |
| Safety Module Scenario Poster - Crash Posters |
| 1 Set |
| Highway Safety |
| Safety Module Manual |
| 1 |
| Highway Safety |
| Response Cards |
| 1 Pack |
| Highway Safety |
| Quercetti Mini Rail Roller Coaster Kit - 150 pcs |
| 1 |
| Highway Safety |
| Mailer Box for Posters and Roller Coaster Box |
| 1 |
| Highway Safety |
| Ball Bearings - 23/32 inch |
| 2 |
| Highway Safety |
| Thumb Drive |
| 1 |
| Traffic Technology |
| Labquest 2 |
| 1 |
| Traffic Technology |
| Photogates |
| 1 |
| Traffic Technology |
| Thumb Drive |
| 1 |
| Traffic Technology |
| Technology Module Manual |
| 1 |
| Traffic Technology |
| TRAC Pac Case Small |
| 1 |
| Traffic Technology |
| Maglev Car (5"2.5"x1") |
| 1 |
| Traffic Technology |
| Wax Paper - 75ft |
| 1 Roll |
| Traffic Technology |
| Diecast Boss Head 90-degree double clamp |
| 1 |
| Traffic Technology |
| Magnetic Tape - 1" |
| 1 Foot |
| Traffic Technology |
| Maglev Track |
| 1 |
| Traffic Technology |
| Ring Stand with Rod |
| 1 |
| Traffic Technology |
| Metal Truck |
| 1 |
| Traffic Technology |
| Magnetic Field Detector |
| 1 |
| Traffic Technology |
| Washer |
| 20 |
| CAV |
| Tan Masking Tape |
| 1 Roll |
| CAV |
| Green Masking Tape |
| 1 Roll |
| CAV |
| Blue Masking Tape |
| 1 Roll |
| CAV |
| Red Masking Tape |
| 1 Roll |
| CAV |
| 48” Metal Yard Stick |
| 1 |
| CAV |
| Shipping Tube for Meter Stick |
| 1 |
| RIDES |
| RIDES Software each must have 2 seat license RIDES Module CD created by AASHTO |
| 1 |
| RIDES |
| RIDES Module Manual created by AASHTO |
| 1 |
| RIDES |
| RIDES Software each must have 2 seat license RIDES Module CD created by AASHTO |
| 1 |
| Bridge Module Bundle |
| 4 Cartons Balsa Wood, 18 Bottles Glue, 1 pkg Graph Paper, 2 Rolls Wax Paper, 6 pkg Pins, 2 Safety Cutters |
| 1 |
| Maglev Bundle |
| 40 5” Blocks, 20’ Magnetic Tape |
| 1 |
| Design and Construction Bundle |
| 18 Maps, 18 Overlays, 18 Road Curves |
| 1 |
| Model Smart 2D |
| 20-30 user licenses |
| 1 |
| Balsa Wood |
| Balsa Wood – 50/Carton |
| 4 |
| Foam Blocks |
| 5” Foam Blocks |
| 25 |
d. Delivery will be expected within 30-calendar days upon date of order. Deliveries must be made to the following location:
Michigan Department of Transportation Attn: Julie VanPortfliet 1818 3rd Avenue North Escanaba, Michigan 49829
3. Commodity Code References: 78544 (Displays, Educational: Kits, Models, Plaques, etc.)
4. Description of Action: The result of this ITN will be a new contract. The contract initial term will be for a four (4) year period, with two (2), one-year (1-year) renewal options.
5. Intended Source:
American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) 555 12th Street NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20004
6. Questions: Questions concerning the Invitation to Negotiate must be posted on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS no later than 1/11/2021, by 12:00pm EST. In the interest of transparency, only written questions will be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted on www.michigan.gov/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 1/14/2021, at 2:00pm EST. Your response must be in writing and describe the product or service you are offering as an equivalent.
Version 3 Revised: 5/2019