Questions and answers for RFI# 190000000003 Desktop Breath Testers.xlsx
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- Desktop Breath Testers Request for Information
- Solicitation number
- RFI 472 190000000003 2
- Issued by
- Michigan
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This is a Questions and Answers document for Request for Information (RFI) #190000000003 issued by the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) regarding Desktop Breath Testers (BTs). The MDOC seeks to procure desktop breath testing equipment for use at Field Operations Administration (FOA) offices to test parolees and probationers, with the possibility of correctional facilities also purchasing units for prisoner testing. The MDOC currently retains 77 desktop BTs and over 100 handheld breath testers. Rather than a single bulk purchase, the MDOC anticipates purchasing BTs intermittently throughout the potential contract period to replace aging equipment and potentially replace some handheld units as needed. The RFI document clarifies that the breath testers will not integrate with the MDOC's new offender management system and are not intended for a new substance abuse testing program. RFI responses may be submitted via email to todde1@michigan.gov with a 10 MB file size limit per email, or responses do not require submission through the SIGMA system.
The MDOC indicated it will assess whether refurbished desktop breath testers certified as being in sound working order represent an acceptable alternative to new equipment following review of RFI responses. Vendors responding to the RFI are expected to provide information regarding their calibration processes, customer references (preferably from Michigan), best practice procedures their organization has implemented, and any specific requirements such as water hookup or electrical needs associated with their equipment. No specific pricing terms, set-asides, incumbents, funding amounts, or contract award dates are identified in this Q&A document.
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| Q # | Document and Section | Page # / Requirement # | Question | Answer |
| 1. | Response Preparation | Would you reconsider purchasing refurbished Alco Monitor CCs that are certified to be in sound working order? | The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) will assess whether refurbished Desktop Breath Testers (BT) are an acceptable product for a future RFP after the responses from this RFI are reviewed. | |
| 2. | Response Preparation | We understand that these new BT instruments would support a new MDOC program. Can you please advise on the number of estimated instruments that you foresee needing to support this new program? | The BTs will not integrate with the MDOC's new offender management system. The MDOC does not anticipate the BTs being part of a new substance abuse testing program. The BTs are utilized at Field Operations Administration (FOA) offices for parolees and probationers. Correctional facilities may also purchase BTs for tests completed by prisoners. Besides the 77 BTs MDOC currently retains, MDOC has over 100 handheld breath testers. The MDOC will purchase BTs intermittently to replace the current BTs and possibly several handheld breath testers, as needed, throughout the potential contract period. | |
| 3. | Response Preparation | 6 | On Pg 6 of the RFI, #5 reads “5. Provide contact information including names, telephone numbers and email addresses for your customer(s) for the work mentioned in #19 above.” Please clarify “#19 above.” 19 is not present in the document. | Company Information, section #4 is revised as follows: Provide contact information including names, telephone numbers and email addresses for your customer(s) for the work mentioned in #4 above. Please list contact information for any customer(s) located in Michigan. |
| 4. | Which agency/agencies are these devices intended for? | The BTs shall be purchased by the MDOC. | ||
| 5. | Describe the program use of these devices? | The BTs are utilized at Field Operations Administration (FOA) offices for parolees and probationers. Correctional facilities may also purchase BTs for tests completed by prisoners. | ||
| 6. | What is the projected number of instruments needed? Will this quantity be ordered at one time, or intermittently over an known/unknown time period? | Besides the 77 BTs MDOC currently retains, MDOC has over 100 handheld breath testers. The MDOC will purchase BTs intermittently to replace the current BTs and possibly several handheld breath testers, as needed, throughout the potential contract period. | ||
| 7. | Request for Information Instructions | Page2/Requirement #3 | Can the RFI response with any attachements be submitted via email to todde1@michigan.gov? If so, is |
there a size limit for attachments? Or, must the submitted response be made only through the SIGMA
| system? | The response can be submitted to todde1@michigan.gov. The file size limit for the State of Michigan email is 10 MB per email. The response does not have to be made through the SIGMA system. | ||||
| 8. | Recommended Desktop Breath Tester | Page 5/Requirement #9 | What is meant by "all BT's produced"? Does it mean all BT's produced by the RFI responder? Or, does it mean all BT's produced by any manufacturer? Also what is meant by "other organization's" BTs? | "all BT's produced," means is the calibration process the same across all of your organization's BT's being offered as part of this RFI. "other organization's" means BTs other than your organization's BTs. | |
| 9. | Company Information | Page 6/Requirement # 6 | Can the question be clarified? Or can more detail be given as to specific areas of interest within breath testing regarding best practice models? | The MDOC is asking about procedures that have produced positive results for your organization. | |
| 10. | Company Information | Page7/Requirement #7 | Can more detail be provided as to what is meant by this question? Can an example of a previously offered asset, tool, or expertise resource be provided? | The MDOC is asking if your organization has any additional requests for the State. An example is water hookup or electrical requirements specific to your BT. |
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