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This document is a Notice of Intent to Award from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for RFP 25*2846, a research project focused on understanding wildlife-related needs, interests, and concerns of historically underrepresented groups. The solicitation was posted on SIGMA VSS on 07/28/25, with proposals due by 08/11/25. Four bidders submitted proposals: D.J. Case & Associates, Nyaa Health Services L.L.C., GUD MARKETING INC, and Sankofa Community Solutions, LLC. The contract term is one year, with up to two 1-year renewal options. A Joint Evaluation Committee reviewed the proposals using a technical evaluation process with six weighted criteria totaling 100 points.
Nyaa Health Services L.L.C. was recommended for award at $78,975.00, having scored 97 out of 100 technical points and providing the best value to the State of Michigan. The company's proposal was selected based on a detailed research plan, comprehensive focus group approach, and organized reporting that aligned with the DNR's wildlife budget. Proposals scoring 80 or more technical points were eligible for price evaluation, with the state considering factors such as service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB) status in its selection process. Bidders not recommended for award were encouraged to schedule a debriefing with Solicitation Manager Samantha Fusco to understand the rationale behind their non-selection.
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AWARD RECOMMENDATION
Notice of Intent to Award Number: 250000000981 The Department of Natural Resources procurement office has completed the evaluation of RFP 25*2846 for Research of Understanding Wildlife-Related Needs, Interests, and Concerns of Historically Underrepresented Groups and has recommended an award to Nyaa Health Services L.L.C. in the amount of $78,975.00.
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:
Samantha Fusco, Solicitation Manager Fuscos@michigan.gov 517-388-5956 Background Information:
This Request for Proposal (RFP) was to solicit responses for selection of a Contractor to provide Research of Understanding Wildlife-Related Needs, Interests, and Concerns of Historically Underrepresented Groups. The term of this contract is 1 year, with up to 2 1-year renewal option.
Bidders:
The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on 07/28/25 The following bidders submitted proposals by the published due date of 08/11/25.
| Bidder |
| Address, City, State, Zip Code |
| SDVOB* |
| D.J. Case & Associates, Inc. |
| 317 E. Jeffereson Blvd. |
Mishawaka, IN 46545
NA
| Nyaa Health Services L.L.C |
| 3003 East Michigan Ave #1015 |
Lansing, MI 48912
NA
| GUD MARKETING INC |
| 1223 TURNER ST STE 101 |
Lansing, MI 48906
NA
| Sankofa Community Solutions, LLC |
| 869 Woolsey Dr SW |
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
NA
*SDVOB: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business
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 The State will evaluate each proposal based on the following factors:
| Technical Evaluation Criteria |
| Weight |
| 1. |
| Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 1 |
| 20 |
| 2. |
| Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 2-3 |
| 5 |
| 3. |
| Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 4 |
| 20 |
| 4. |
| Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 5 |
| 20 |
| 5. |
| Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 6-9 |
| 5 |
| 6. |
| Vendor Questions Worksheet and Experience |
| 30 |
| Total |
| 100 |
Proposals receiving eighty-five (80) or more technical evaluation points will have pricing evaluated and considered for award.
The State may utilize all bidder information, without regard to a proposal’s technical score, to determine fair market value for goods or services sought. The State is not obligated to accept the lowest price proposal. If applicable, the State’s evaluation will include consideration of a bidder’s qualified disabled veterans/service-disabled veteran owned business(QDV/SDVOB) status under MCL 18.1261(8). Additional information on the SDVOB preference is available at: Michigan.gov/SDVOB.
The full evaluation process is stated in the RFP Proposal Instructions.
II. Evaluation Method Responses to this solicitation were reviewed by a Joint Evaluation Committee, which consisted of the following individuals:
| Voting |
| Advisory |
Samantha Fusco, Solicitation Manager DNR, Finance and Operations Division Melissa Nichols, Subject Matter Expert DNR, Wildlife Division
Rachel Lincoln, Communications Rep.
DNR, Wildlife Division
Tony Henehan, Subject Matter Expert DNR, Wildlife Division
Emily Pomeranz, Subject Matter Expert DNR- Contractor, Wildlife Division
III. Technical Evaluation Summary
| Selection Criteria |
| D.J. Case & Associates, Inc. |
| Nyaa Health Services L.L.C |
| GUD MARKETING INC |
| Sankofa Community Solutions, LLC |
| 1 |
| Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 1 |
| 15 |
| 20 |
| 18 |
| 10 |
| 2 |
| Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 2-3 |
| 5 |
| 5 |
| 5 |
| 5 |
| 3 |
| Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 4 |
| 5 |
| 20 |
| 20 |
| 5 |
| 4 |
| Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 5 |
| 10 |
| 20 |
| 20 |
| 5 |
| 5 |
| Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 6-9 |
| 5 |
| 5 |
| 5 |
| 5 |
| 6 |
| Vendor Questions Worksheet and Experience |
| 25 |
| 27 |
| 29 |
| 10 |
| Total |
| 65 |
| 97 |
| 97 |
| 40 |
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IV. Pricing Summary Pricing was evaluated for the bidders who passed technical. The following is a summary of their price proposals:
| Deliverable |
| Nyaa Health Services L.L.C |
| GUD MARKETING INC |
| 1 |
| Research |
| $78,975.00 |
| $95,000.00 |
| Total Price |
| $78,975.00 |
| $95,000.00 |
V. Award Recommendation Award recommendation is made to the responsive and responsible Bidder who offers the best value to the State of Michigan. Best value is based on the proposal meeting the minimum point threshold and offering the best combination of the factors stated in the Proposal Instructions Evaluation Process section, and price.
Nyaa Health Services L.L.C. provided the best value to the State by proposing their detailed research plan, outlining an in depth list of focus groups, and organized reporting while staying within DNR’s wildlife’s budget for this project.
As part of the best value determination, overall economic impact to the State of Michigan was considered and is not a determinative factor in making this award.
Award Recommendation is made to Nyaa Health Services L.L.C. in the amount of $78,975.00.
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