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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) document issued by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for a one-time contract to perform a 12-year Under Bridge Inspection Unit Inspection and Rebuild of MDOT Truck 04-1707, a 2009 Aspen Aerial model A62. The RFP was issued on July 8, 2020, with questions due by July 16, 2020, and proposals due by July 29, 2020. The anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2020, with completion required within 140 days after receipt of order. The contract includes inspection, rebuild, and training requirements for 6-8 MDOT employees with a minimum of 8 hours of operator and mechanics training.

The evaluation criteria includes technical factors weighted at 100 points total, with proposals requiring a minimum of 80 points to have pricing evaluated. Bidders must be able to perform ANSI approved inspections and rebuild of under bridge aerial inspection units. The contract requires various insurance coverages including Commercial General Liability ($1M per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1M per accident), and Workers' Compensation coverage. The work will be performed on equipment located at 6333 Lansing Road, Lansing, MI 48917, with delivery of the completed unit to MDOT OOAS Garage at 2522 West Main Street, Lansing MI 48917.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

Department of Transportation Contract Services Division

Request for Proposal No. 591200000002067 Twelve Year Under Bridge Inspection Unit Inspection and Rebuild

Solicitation Manager Name: Mark Morrison Telephone Number: (517) 241-2343 E-Mail Address: Morrisonm@michigan.gov

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for: The Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT), Office of Operations Administrative Services, Fleet Division is requesting a one-time contract for a 12-year Under Bridge Inspection Unit Inspection and Rebuild of MDOT Truck 04-1707, a 2009 Aspen Aerial model A62 under bridge inspection unit.

RFP Timeline

Event
Time
Date
RFP issue date
N/A
July 8, 2020
Deadline for bidders to submit questions about this RFP
3:00 p.m. Eastern
July 16, 2020
Anticipated date the State will post answers to bidder questions on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS
5:00 p.m. Eastern
July 22, 2020
Proposal deadline*
3:00 p.m. Eastern
July 29, 2020
Anticipated contract begin date
N/A
September 1, 2020

*A bidder’s proposal received at 3:00:01 p.m. Eastern is late and subject to disqualification.

This RFP is subject to change. Check www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS for current information.

PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. PROPOSAL PREPARATION. The State recommends reading all RFP materials prior to preparing a proposal, particularly these Proposal Instructions and the Vendor Questions Worksheet. Bidders must follow these Proposal Instructions and provide a complete response to the items indicated in the table below. References and links to websites or external sources may not be used in lieu of providing the information requested in the RFP within the proposal. Include the bidder’s company name in the header of all documents submitted with your proposal.

RFP Structure and Documentation

Document
Description
Bidder Response Instructions
Cover Page
Provides RFP title and number, important dates, and contact information for Solicitation Manager
Informational
Proposal Instructions
Provides RFP instructions to bidders
Informational
Confidential Treatment Form
Required verification on whether bidder’s proposal contains confidential information
Bidder to complete and submit by proposal deadline
Vendor Questions Worksheet
Questions to bidders on background and experience
Bidder to complete and submit by proposal deadline
Schedule A – Statement of Work
Statement of work
Bidder to complete and submit by proposal deadline
Schedule B – Pricing
Pricing for services sought by the State through this RFP
Bidder to complete and submit by proposal deadline
Attachment A – Specifications C10-0070UBR.20
Specifications
Bidder to complete and submit by proposal deadline
Contract Terms
Provides legal terms for a contract awarded through this RFP
Deemed accepted by bidder unless information required in the Evaluation Process section of this document is submitted by proposal deadline

2. CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE STATE. The sole point of contact for the State concerning this RFP is listed on the Cover Page. Contacting any other State personnel, agent, consultant, or representative about this RFP may result in bidder disqualification.

3. MODIFICATIONS. The State may modify this RFP at any time. Modifications will be posted on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS . This is the only method by which the RFP may be modified.

4. [QUESTIONS. Bidder questions about this RFP must be emailed to the Solicitation Manager no later than the time and date specified on the Cover Page. In the interest of transparency, only written questions are accepted. Answers to questions will be posted on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS. Submit questions using the format below; a Microsoft Excel format or similar is suggested.

Q #
Document and Section
Page #
Bidder Question

5. DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL.

Electronic – The bidder must submit its proposal, all attachments, and any modifications or withdrawals electronically through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS. The price proposal should be saved separately from all other proposal documents. The bidder should submit all documents in a modifiable (native) format (examples include but are not limited to Microsoft Word or Excel and Google Docs or Sheets). In addition to submitting documents in a modifiable format, the bidder may also submit copies of documents in PDF. Attachment file size is limited to 6 MB per document. Bidder’s failure to submit a proposal as required may result in disqualification. The proposal and attachments must be fully uploaded and submitted prior to the proposal deadline. Do not wait until the last minute to submit a proposal, as the SIGMA VSS system requires the creation of an account and entry of certain information, in addition to uploading and submitting the materials. The SIGMA VSS system will not allow a proposal to be submitted after the proposal deadline identified in the solicitation Closing On/Closing Date fields (Summary view/Detail view), even if a portion of the proposal has been uploaded.

Questions on how to submit information or how to navigate in the SIGMA VSS system can be answered by calling (517) 284-0540 or (888) 734-9749. The Solicitation Manager will not provide assistance related to the submittal of the proposal and all attachments on the day of the proposal deadline. Responsibility for a complete submission lies with the bidder.

6. MANDATORY MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. To avoid disqualification, the bidder must provide documentation to support the following:

Must be able to perform ANSI approved inspections and rebuild of under bridge aerial Inspection unit.

Only proposals meeting the mandatory minimum requirements will be considered for evaluation.

7. EVALUATION PROCESS. The State will evaluate each proposal based on the following factors:

Technical Evaluation Criteria
Weight
1.
Schedule A, - Statement of Work/Contract Activities
15
2.
Schedule A, - Training, Section 3.1
25
3.
Vendor Questionnaire – General Experience- submit verifiable contacts supplying equipment and training
25
4.
Vendor Questionnaire – State Experience
5
5.
Attachment A – Specifications C10-0070.20UBR – bidder to complete and submit
30
Total
100

Proposals receiving 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: https://www.michigan.gov/dtmb/0,5552,7-358-82550_85746_48677-412612--,00.html.

The State strongly encourages strict adherence to the Contract Terms. The State reserves the right to deem a bid non-responsive for failure to accept the Contract Terms. Nevertheless, the bidder may submit proposed changes to the Contract Terms in track changes (i.e., visible edits) with an explanation of the bidder’s need for each proposed change. Failure to include track changes with an explanation of the bidder’s need for the proposed change constitutes the bidder’s acceptance of the Contract Terms. General statements, such as that the bidder reserves the right to negotiate the terms and conditions, may be considered non-responsive.

The State may but is not required to conduct an on-site visit to tour and inspect the bidder’s facilities; require an oral presentation of the bidder's proposal; conduct interviews, research, reference checks, and background checks; and request additional price concessions at any point during the evaluation process.

8. NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY. The State reserves the right to issue a Notice of Deficiency to bidders if the State determines after the proposal deadline that a portion of the RFP was deficient, unclear, or ambiguous. Failure to respond to a Notice of Deficiency timely may be cause for disqualification.

9. CLARIFICATION REQUEST. The State reserves the right to issue a Clarification Request to a bidder to clarify its proposal if the State determines the proposal is not clear. Failure to respond to a Clarification Request timely may be cause for disqualification.

10. RESERVATIONS. The State reserves the right to:

a. Disqualify a bidder for failure to follow these instructions.

b. Discontinue the RFP process at any time for any or no reason. The issuance of an RFP, your preparation and submission of a proposal, and the State’s subsequent receipt and evaluation of your proposal does not commit the State to award a contract to you or anyone, even if all the requirements in the RFP are met.

c. Consider late proposals if: (i) no other proposals are received; (ii) no complete proposals are received; (iii) the State received complete proposals, but the proposals did not meet mandatory minimum requirements or technical criteria; or (iv) the award process fails to result in an award.

d. Consider an otherwise disqualified proposal, if no other proposals are received.

e. Disqualify a proposal based on: (i) information provided by the bidder in response to this RFP; (2) the bidder’s failure to complete registration on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS ; or (3) if it is determined that a bidder purposely or willfully submitted false or misleading information in response to the RFP.

f. Consider prior performance with the State in making its award decision.

g. Consider overall economic impact to the State when evaluating proposal pricing and in the final award recommendation. This includes but is not limited to: considering principal place of performance, number of Michigan citizens employed or potentially employed, dollars paid to Michigan residents, Michigan capital investments, job creation, tax revenue implications, and economically disadvantaged businesses.

h. Consider total-cost-of-ownership factors (e.g., transition and training costs) when evaluating proposal pricing and in the final award recommendation.

i. Refuse to award a contract to any bidder that has failed to pay State taxes or has outstanding debt with the State.

j. Enter into negotiations with one or more bidders on price, terms, technical requirements, or other deliverables.

k. Award multiple, optional-use contracts, or award by Contract Activity.

l. Evaluate the proposal outside the scope identified in the Evaluation Process section of this document if the State receives only one proposal.

11. AWARD RECOMMENDATION. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who offers the best value to the State, as determined by the State. Best value will be determined by the bidder meeting the minimum point threshold and offering the best combination of the factors stated in the Evaluation Process section of this document, and price, as demonstrated by the proposal. The State will post an Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS .

BID PROTEST. If you wish to initiate a protest of the award, you must submit your written protest to Carol R. Rademacher at rademackerc@michigan.gov no later than 3:00 p.m., 3 calendar days after posting the Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis on SIGMA VSS, or by 3:00 p.m. the next business day if that date falls on a state holiday or weekend. The State reserves the right to adjust this timing and will publish any change on the SIGMA VSS.

Additional information about the protest process is available at www.michigan.gov/micontractconnect under the “Programs and Policies” link.

12. STATE ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD. Contracts equal to $250,000 or greater than require approval by the State Administrative Board. The State Administrative Board’s decision is final; however, its approval does not constitute a contract. The award process is not complete until the awarded contractor receives a contract fully executed by all parties.

13. GENERAL CONDITIONS. The State will not be liable for any costs, expenses, or damages incurred by a bidder participating in this solicitation. The bidder agrees that its proposal will be considered an offer to do business with the State in accordance with its proposal, including the Contract Terms, and that its proposal will be irrevocable and binding for a period of 180 calendar days from date of submission. If a contract is awarded to the bidder, the State may, at its option, incorporate any part of the bidder’s proposal into a contract. This RFP is not an offer to enter into a contract. This RFP may not provide a complete statement of the State’s environment or contain all matters upon which agreement must be reached. Other than verified trade secrets, proposals submitted via www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS are the State’s property.

14. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT FORM AND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT. All portions of the bidder’s proposal and resulting contract are subject to disclosure as required under Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231, et seq. However, some information may be exempt from disclosure. Under MCL 18.1261(13)(b), records containing “a trade secret as defined under section 2 of the uniform trade secrets act, 1998 PA 448, MCL 445.1902,” are exempt from disclosure under FOIA. In addition, “financial or proprietary information” submitted with a bidder’s proposal is exempt from disclosure under FOIA. A bidder’s failure to comply with this Section is grounds for rejecting a bidder’s proposal as non-responsive. As a part of its proposal, each bidder must follow the procedure below.

a. SUBMIT A COMPLETED “CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT FORM” (CT FORM) WITH YOUR BID. Completion and submission of the CT Form is required regardless of whether the bidder seeks confidential treatment of information. Failure to submit a completed CT Form may be cause for disqualification from the solicitation process.

i. Complete and sign Section 1 of the CT Form if the bidder does NOT request confidential treatment of information contained in its proposal; or

ii. Complete and sign Section 2 of the CT Form if the bidder requests confidential treatment of certain information. Bidder must also submit a “Public Copy” of the proposal with the trade secret, financial, and proprietary information redacted and clearly labeled as the “Public Copy.”

b. FOIA REQUESTS. If a FOIA request is made for a bidder’s proposal, the Public Copy may be distributed to the public along with the bidder’s CT Form. The CT Form is a public document and serves as an explanation for the redactions to the Public Copy. Do not put any trade secret, financial, or proprietary information in the CT Form. Do not redact the CT Form itself.

c. NO ADVICE. The State will not advise a bidder as to the nature or content of documents entitled to protection from disclosure under FOIA or other laws, as to the interpretation of such laws, or as to the definition of trade secret or financial or proprietary information. Nothing contained in this provision will modify or amend requirements and obligations imposed on the State by FOIA or other applicable law.

d. FAILURE TO REQUEST CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT. Failure to request material be treated as confidential as specified herein relieves the State, its agencies, and personnel from any responsibility for maintaining material in confidence.

e. Bids containing a request to maintain an entire proposal as confidential may be rejected as non-responsive. Bidders may not request confidential treatment with respect to resumes, pricing, and marketing materials. The State reserves the right to determine whether material designated as exempt by a bidder falls under MCL 18.1261 or other applicable FOIA exemptions. If a FOIA request is made for materials that the bidder has identified as trade secret, financial, or proprietary information, the State has the final authority to determine whether the materials are exempt from disclosure under FOIA.

f. Bidder forever releases the State, its departments, subdivisions, officers, and employees from all claims, rights, actions, demands, damages, liabilities, expenses and fees, which arise out of or relate to the disclosure of all or a portion of bidder’s proposal submitted under this RFP. Bidder must defend, indemnify and hold the State, its departments, subdivisions, officers, and employees harmless, without limitation, from and against all actions, claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, attorney fees, and expenses (including those required to establish the right to indemnification), arising out of or relating to any FOIA request, including potential litigation and appeals, related to the portion of bidder’s proposal submitted under this RFP that bidder has identified as a trade secret, or financial or proprietary information. The State will notify bidder in writing if indemnification is sought. The State is entitled to: (i) regular updates on proceeding status; (ii) participate in the defense of the proceeding; (iii) employ its own counsel; and to (iv) retain control of the defense, or any portion thereof, if the State deems necessary. Bidder will not, without the State’s written consent (not to be unreasonably withheld), settle, compromise, or consent to the entry of any judgment in or otherwise seek to terminate any claim, action, or proceeding. If a State employee, official, or law is involved or challenged, the State may control the defense of that portion of the claim. Any litigation activity on behalf of the State, or any of its subdivisions under this Section, must be coordinated with the Department of Attorney General. An attorney designated to represent the State may not do so until approved by the Michigan Attorney General and appointed as a Special Assistant Attorney General.

CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT FORM (CT FORM)

INSTRUCTIONS. Complete either Section 1 or Section 2 of this CT Form and sign where indicated. This CT Form must be signed by the individual who signed the bidder’s proposal. A completed CT Form must be submitted with your proposal, regardless of whether your proposal contains confidential information.

Failure to submit a completed CT Form with your bid is grounds for rejecting the proposal as non-responsive. See the Confidential Treatment Form and The Freedom of Information Act section of the Proposal Instructions for additional information.

Section 1. Confidential Treatment Is Not Requested

This section must be completed, signed, and submitted with the proposal if bidder does not request confidential treatment of any material contained in the proposal.

By signing below, the bidder affirms that confidential treatment of material contained in the proposal is not requested.

________________________________________________________________
RFP NumberRFP Title
_________________________________________________________
SignatureDate

[Printed Name] [Title] [Company]

Section 2. Confidential Treatment Is Requested

The section must be completed, signed, and submitted with the proposal if bidder requests confidential treatment of any material contained in the proposal. Submission of a completed CT Form is required to request confidential treatment.

Provide the information in the table below. Bidder may add rows or additional pages using the same format shown in the table. Bidder must specifically identify the information to be protected as confidential and state the reasons why protection is necessary.

The CT Form will not be considered fully complete unless, for each confidentiality request, the bidder: (1) identifies whether the material is a trade secret (TS), financial information (FI), or proprietary information (PI); (2) explains the specific legal grounds that support treatment of the material as TS, FI, or PI; and (3) provides the contact information for the person at bidder’s organization authorized to respond to inquiries by the State concerning the material. Bidders must not simply cite to an applicable act or case name; rather, bidders must provide a complete justification as to how the material falls within the scope of an applicable act or relevant case law.

CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT FORM (CT FORM)

RFP page #, paragraph #, and section #
State whether the material is a trade secret (TS), financial information (FI), or proprietary information (PI)
Explain the specific grounds in State or other applicable law which supports treatment of the material as TS, FI, or PI. Do not simply cite to the applicable act. Provide a complete justification as to how the material falls within the scope of the applicable act or relevant case law.
Provide the bidder contact information

By signing below, the bidder affirms that confidential treatment of material contained in its proposal is requested and has attached to this form a redacted “Public Copy” of the bidder’s proposal.

________________________________________________________________
RFP NumberRFP Title
_________________________________________________________
SignatureDate

[Printed Name] [Title] [Company]

VENDOR QUESTIONS WORKSHEET

Provide a detailed response to each question. “You” and “company” refers to the bidder.

Information Sought
Bidder Response

1. Contact Information

Bidder’s sole contact person during the RFP process. Include name, title, address, email, and phone number.

Person authorized to receive and sign a resulting contract. Include name, title, address, email, phone number and vendor customer code in SIGMA VSS.

2. Company Background Information

Legal business name and address. Include business entity designation, e.g., sole proprietor, Inc., LLC, or LLP.

What state was the company formed in?

Phone number

Website address

Number of years in business and number of employees

Legal business name and address of parent company, if any

Has there been a recent change in organizational structure (e.g., management team) or control (e.g., merger or acquisition) of your company? If the answer is yes: (a) explain why the change occurred and (b) how this change has affected your company.

Discuss your company’s history. Has growth been organic, through mergers and acquisitions, or both?

Has bidder ever been debarred, suspended, or disqualified from bidding or contracting with any entity, including the State of Michigan? If yes, provide the date, the entity, and details about the situation.

Has your company been a party to litigation against the State of Michigan? If the answer is yes, then state the date of initial filing, case name and court number, and jurisdiction.

Within the last 5 years, has your company or any of its related business entities defaulted on a contract or had a contract terminated for cause? If yes, provide the date, contracting entity, type of contract, and details about the termination or default.

State your gross annual sales for each of the last 5 years.

If receiving a contract under this RFP will increase your gross revenue by more than 25% from last year’s sales, explain how the company will scale-up to manage this increase.

Describe partnerships and strategic relationships you think will bring significant value to the State.

State the physical address of the place of business that would have primary responsibility for this account if bidder is awarded a contract under this RFP.

3. Qualified Disabled Veteran/Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program

Under MCL 18.1261, a “qualified disabled veteran” means a business entity that is 51% or more owned by 1 or more veterans with a service-connected disability. A “service-connected disability” means a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty in the active military, naval, or air service as described in 38 USC 101(16). Are you a qualified disabled veteran?
Enter YES or NO.

To demonstrate qualification as a qualified disabled veteran, you must provide:

(a) Proof of service and conditions of discharge (DD214 or equivalent);

(b) Proof of service-connected disability (DD214 if the disability was documented at discharge or Veterans Administration Rating Decision Letter or equivalent if the disability was documented after discharge); and

(c) Legal documents setting forth the ownership of the business entity.

In lieu of the documentation identified above, you may provide proof of certification by the National Veterans Business Development Council.

Enter the names of documents submitted with your proposal to demonstrate status as a qualified disabled veteran.

4. Participation in RFP Development or Evaluation

Did your company, an employee, agent, or representative of your company, or any affiliated entity participate in developing any component of this solicitation? For purposes of this question, business concerns, organizations, or individuals are affiliates of each other if, directly or indirectly: (1) either one controls or has power to control the other or (2) a third-party controls or has the power to control both. Indicia of control include, but are not limited to, interlocking management or ownership, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities or equipment, and common use of employees.

Enter YES or NO.

If you enter “YES”, you are not eligible for contract award or to work as a subcontractor for the awarded vendor.

If you are awarded a contract under this solicitation, in order to provide the goods or services required under a resulting contract, do you intend to partner or subcontract with a person or entity that assisted in the development of this solicitation?
Enter YES or NO.

If you enter “YES,” you are not eligible for contract award. An awarded vendor may not partner or subcontract with anyone to provide goods and services required under a resulting contract if that subcontractor or partner assisted in the development of this solicitation.

Will your company, or an employee, agent, or representative of your company, participate in the evaluation of the proposals received in response to this RFP?
Enter YES or NO.

If you enter “YES”, you are not eligible for contract award or to work as a subcontractor for the awarded vendor.

5. State of Michigan Experience and Prior Experience

Does your company have experience working with the State of Michigan? If so, please provide a list (including the contract number) of the contracts you hold or have held with the State for the last 10 years.

Describe at least 2 relevant experiences from the last 2 years supporting your ability to successfully manage a contract of similar size and scope for the work described in this RFP.

Experience 1

Company name Contact name Contact role at time of project Contact phone Contact email

City State Zip

1. Project name and description of the scope of the project

2. What role did your company play?

3. How is this project experience relevant to the subject of this RFP?

Dollar value

Start and end date (mm/yy – mm/yy)

Status (completed, live, other – specify phase)

Results obtained

Experience 2

Company name

Contact role at time of project

City

1. Project name and description of the scope of the project

Dollar value

Start and end date (mm/yy – mm/yy)

Status (completed, live, other – specify phase)

Results obtained

Experience 3

Company name

Contact role at time of project

City

1. Project name and description of the scope of the project

Dollar value

Start and end date (mm/yy – mm/yy)

Status (completed, live, other – specify phase)

Results obtained

6. Standard Contract Terms

Bidder must affirm agreement with the attached Contract Terms. If not in agreement, written exceptions in accordance with the Evaluation Process section of the Proposal Instructions must be provided with Bidder’s proposal.

7. Michigan Economic Impact

Number of employees currently employed at locations within the State of Michigan

Number of additional employees to be employed at locations within the State of Michigan if awarded this Contract (if any)

Minimum wage paid to employees employed at locations within the State of Michigan

Average wage paid to employees employed at locations within the State of Michigan

Percentage of employees employed at locations within the State of Michigan that are covered by employer-provided health insurance

8. Other

Abusive Labor Practices. The Contractor certifies that it will not furnish any Deliverable that was produced fully or partially by forced labor, forced or indentured child labor, or indentured servitude.
Enter YES or NO.
Certification of Michigan Business- Public Act 431 of 1984, Sec. 268. I certify that the company has, pursuant to the provisions of Sec 268 of Public Act 431 of 1984, filed a Michigan Business Tax Corporate Income Tax Return. I certify that the company has, pursuant to the provisions of Sec 268 of Public Act 431 of 1984, filed a Michigan Income Tax return showing income generated in, or attributed to the State of Michigan. I certify that the company has, pursuant to the provisions of Sec 268 of Public Act 431 of 1984, withheld Michigan Income Tax from compensation paid to the company’s owners and remitted the tax to the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Enter YES or NO.
Iran Linked Business- Public Act 517 of 2012. I certify that the Company is not an Iran-Linked business as defined by Public Act 517 of 2012.
Enter YES or NO.
Clean Corporate Citizen. I certify that the Company is a Clean Corporate Citizen as defined by the Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451.
Enter YES or NO.
Convict Labor. The Contractor certifies that if using convict labor, it is complying with all applicable state and federal laws and policies.
Enter YES or NO.
SOM Debt/Tax Payment. All SOM tax/debts. I certify that all applicable State of Michigan taxes are paid, and that no outstanding debt is owed to the State of Michigan.
Enter YES or NO.
Authorization to Verify Information provided by Vendor. I authorize the State to verify that all information provided in this registration, in bidding and contracting documents, and any attachments or supplement documents and processes are accurate.
Enter YES or NO.

Request for Proposal No. 591200000002067 Perform ANSI approved inspections and rebuild of under bridge aerial Inspection unit.

SCHEDULE A

STATEMENT OF WORK

CONTRACT ACTIVITIES

This schedule identifies the anticipated requirements of any Contract resulting from this RFP. The term “Contractor” in this document refers to a bidder responding to this RFP.

The Contractor must respond to each requirement or question and explain how it will fulfill each requirement. Attach any supplemental information and appropriately reference within your response.

SCOPE

The Michigan Department of Transportation, Office of Operations Administrative Services, Fleet Division is requesting a one-time contract for a 12-year Under Bridge Inspection Unit Inspection and Rebuild of MDOT Truck 04-1707, a 2009 Aspen Aerial model A62 under bridge inspection unit.

Contractor must respond to the following areas with either agreed or indicate an exception OR provide detail as requested Sections 1.0 through Sections 10.0

Requirements
Responses:

This specification provides for inspection and rebuilding of an Aspen Aerial, model number A62, serial number 10156, Mounted on a 2009 Peterbilt chassis VIN # 1NPT640XXD101624. The inspection and rebuild must meet any ANSI, MIOSHA and OSHA requirements in effect at the time of the inspection.

Bidder Response:

If the listed specifications and requirements, within Attachment A are not available from the manufacturer, the Contractor will be expected to identify the appropriate substitution within their bid proposal.
Bidder Response:
The Contractor will indicate if it is a licensed distributor or manufacturer.
Bidder Response:
An alternate/deviated bid from the attached specifications must clearly describe all variances from the specifications and the proposal must include descriptive literature that contains complete specifications.
Bidder will indicate NO within the response of the Specification attachment and provide

available alternate/option and explanation.

1.0 Specifications

Bidder will complete the attached specification sheet – Attachment A, Specification # C10-0070UBR.20
Bidder response:

Is Attachment A completed and attached in SIGMA?

1.1 Manuals

The Contractor will provide two (2) sets of the following manuals for the Under Bridge Inspection unit at time of delivery.

1. Operating

2. Parts and maintenance/service

Manuals can be provided in CD, or paper format.

Bidder Response:

Failure to deliver manuals at time of delivery may be cause for payment to be delayed.
Bidder Response:

1.2 Warranties

The Contractor is to provide a one-year warranty covering all components listed within this RFP, or manufacturer`s warranty whichever is greater.

This warranty shall start on the in-service date, which is when MDOT first begins to use the unit.

Bidder Response:

The Contractor will explain its warranty period for all the components as specified within this RFP to include:

Reporting warranty issues and how it will handle material replacements.

Bidder Response:

1.3 Recall Requirements and Procedures

The Contractor will notify MDOT and assist with any removal and replacement of defected parts at no additional cost.
Bidder Response:

1.4 Quality Assurance Program

The Contractor will explain your Quality Assurance Program(s).
Bidder Response:

1.5 Incentives

Explain any special incentives or services including, but not limited to, return policies, trade-in programs, quantity discounts, etc.
Bidder Response:

2.0 Service Levels

2.1 Pick Up

MDOT unit 04-1707 will be picked up for transport at 6333 Lansing Rd. Lansing, MI 48917

Contractor to contact Scott Poyer, MDOT Fleet Specialist 72 hours prior to pick up.

2.2 Delivery

Prior to the delivery the unit shall be serviced, tested and ready for operation.
Bidder Response:

Delivery shall be 140 days ARO

Contractor to contact Scott Poyer, MDOT Fleet Specialist 48 hours prior to delivery.

Bidder Response:

Delivery will be accepted between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday except public holidays.
Bidder Response:

Delivery will be shipped to:

MDOT OOAS Garage 2522 West Main Street Lansing MI 48917 Attention: Scott Poyer Bidder Response:

2.3 Technical Support and Repairs

The Contractor will specify direct phone numbers or cell phone numbers for the State to make contact with the Contractor for technical support, repairs and maintenance. The Contractor must be available for calls and service during the hours of 8:00 am to 6:00 pm EST, Monday thru Friday.
Bidder response:

Warranty items:

Non Warranty items:

Location for repairs:

Contractor to define process for repairs under warranty and non-warranty items.

2.4 Training

For a group of 6-8 MDOT employees, the Contractor will provide, at a minimum, 8 hours of operator and mechanics training, Training is to include, but not limited to the following:

1.Daily and preventative maintenance.
2.Operator controls.
3.Startup and shutdown.
4.Hands-on-operation of the unit.
5.One (1) Safety & Training Video
Bidder to provide recommended training hours:

Scheduling of training will occur at a time and location determined by MDOT after unit has been accepted and is ready to be placed into service.

MDOT will contact the Contractor to schedule training.

Bidder Response:

Contractor is to demonstrate providing previous training on the make and model of Under Bridge Inspection unit submitted with bid response.

Contractor to respond with statement or attach copies of previous training material.

Contractor to indicate training fee.
Bidder Response: $

3.0 Staffing

3.1 Disclosure of Subcontractors

If the Contractor will use a supplier or sub-contractor to purchase the requested material, the Contractor must disclose and provide the following:
Bidder Response:

The legal business name; address and telephone number of the sub-contractor or supplier

A description of subcontractor’s or supplier’s organization

The relationship of the subcontractor or supplier to the Contractor

Whether the Contractor has a previous working experience with the subcontractor or supplier. If yes, provide the details of that previous relationship

A complete description of the Contract Activities that will be performed or provided by the sub-contractor or supplier.

The subcontractor or supplier will attach a statement addressed to the Contractor verifying that the warranty will be transferable to MDOT; this statement is to include signatures from the supplier or subcontractor AND the manufacturer.

Of the total bid, the price of the subcontractor’s work.

3.2 Security

The contract activities require interaction with State personnel at State facilities and/or designated State trunk lines or highways.

Upon request by the State, the Contractor shall provide the results of all security background checks of employees.

The State may decide to also perform a security background check. If so, the Contractor will be required to provide to the State a list of all delivery people that will service State of Michigan facilities, including name, date of birth and social security number.

Bidder Response:

4.0 Pricing

4.1 Price Term

This is a one-time purchase
Bidder Response:
Price proposals must include all costs, including but not limited to, any one-time or set-up charges, fees, training and potential costs that Contractor may charge the State (e.g., shipping and handling, per piece pricing, and palletizing).
Bidder Response:

Contractor to complete and submit pricing on Schedule B

5.0 Project Management

5.1 Meetings

5.2 Kick-Off Meeting

Within thirty (30) days of the purchase order date, MDOT may request a pre-construction meeting with the Contractor. Meeting is generally a phone conference.

Areas to be discussed will include:

1. Review terms and requirements of the order.

2. Contractor to provide estimated progress schedule and completion date.

Bidder Response:

5.4 Equipment Inspection

The Contractor may be required to host a pre-delivery model inspection at the vendor`s facility. The inspection will be scheduled when the unit is substantially completed and before delivery.

The Contractor shall be required to pay the travel and subsistence costs for up to two (2) MDOT personnel from Lansing Michigan. The costs will be the same as the standard travel reimbursement rates for state of Michigan Employees.

Bidder Response:

Contractor to indicate cost to host Equipment Inspection
Bidder Response $_______

6.0 Ordering

6.1 Authorizing Document

The appropriate authorizing document for the Contract will be a purchase order.

7.0 Acceptance

7.1 Acceptance and Inspection

The following criteria will be used to determine final acceptance of the Contract Actives.

1. The Under Bridge Inspection Unit shall be fully assembled and completely equipped with all features necessary for its operation as listed within Attachment A, Specification # C10-0070UBR.20

2. Manuals as specified within section 1.1

3. Training as specified within section 2.4 Bidder Response:

7.2 Final Acceptance

As stated within attached Standard Contract Term, Section 16, Acceptance, and completion of items listed in section 7.1 above.
Bidder Response:

8.0 Invoice and Payment

8.1 Invoice Requirements

All invoices submited to the State must include: (a) date; (b) purchase order; (c) quantity; (d) description

Contractor will send invoice to:

Fleet Administration Michigan Department of Transportation 2522 West Main St.

Lansing, MI 48917 Attention: Scott Poyer

8.2 Payment Methods

The State will make payment for Contract Activities as stated within the attached Standard Contract Terms, Section 20, Terms of Payment.

As required by MCL 18.1283, the State will only disburse payments under this Contract through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

The Contractor must electronically register with the State at : https://sigma.michigan.gov/webapp/PRDVSS2X1/AltSelfService to receive EFT payments.

If Contractor does not register, the State is not liable for failure to provide payment.

9.0. Key Personnel

The Contractor must appoint one (1) individual who will be directly responsible for the day to day operations of the Contract (“Key Personnel”). Key Personnel must be specifically assigned to the State account, be knowledgeable on the contractual requirements, and respond to State inquires within eight (8) hours.
Bidder Response:
The Contractor may not remove or assign Key Personnel without the prior consent of the State. Prior consent is not required for reassignment for reasons beyond the Contractor’s control, including illness, disability, death, leave of absence, personal emergency circumstances, resignation, or termination for cause. The State may request a résumé and conduct an interview before approving a change.
Bidder Response:
The Contractor must identify the Key Personnel, indicate where they will be physically located, describe the functions they will perform, and provide current chronological résumés.
Bidder Response:

10.0 Environmental and Energy Efficient Products

The Contractor must identify any energy efficient, bio-based, or otherwise environmental friendly products used in the products. Contractor must include any relevant third-party certification, including the verification of a United States department of agriculture certified bio based product label.
Bidder Response:

10.1 Hazardous Chemical Identification

In accordance with the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, 42 USC 11001, et seq., as amended, the Contractor must provide a Material Safety Data Sheet listing any hazardous chemicals, as defined in 40 CFR §370.2, to be delivered. Each hazardous chemical must be properly identified, including any applicable identification number, such as a National Stock Number or Special Item Number.

The Contractor must identify any hazardous chemicals that will be provided under any resulting contract.

Bidder Response:

10.2 Mercury Content

Pursuant to MCL 18.1261d, mercury-free products must be procured when possible. The Contractor must explain if it intends to provide products containing mercury, the amount or concentration of mercury, and whether cost competitive alternatives exist. If a cost competitive alternative does exist, the Contractor must provide justification as to why the particular product is essential. All products containing mercury must be labeled as containing mercury.
Bidder Response:

10.3 Brominated Flame Retardants

The State prefers to purchase products that do not contain brominated flame retardants (BFRs) whenever possible. The Contractor must disclose whether the products contain BFRs.
Bidder Response:

RFP: 200000002067 2

Request for Proposal No. 200000002067 12-Year Under Bridger Inspection Unit Inspection and Rebuild of MDOT Truck 04-1707, a 2009 Aspen Aerial model A62 under bridge inspection unit.

SCHEDULE B

PRICING

1. The Contractor must provide a pricing schedule for the proposed Contract Activities using the chart below. The pricing schedule should be submitted in a modifiable format (e.g.. Microsoft Word or Excel); however, you may also submit an additional pricing schedule in a non-modifiable format (e.g., PDF). Failure to complete the pricing schedule as requested may result in disqualification of your proposal.

2. Price proposals must include all costs, including but not limited to, any one-time or set-up charges, fees, and potential costs that Contractor may charge the State (e.g., shipping and handling, per piece pricing, and palletizing).

3. The Contractor is encouraged to offer quick payment terms. The number of days must not include processing time for payment to be received by the Contractor's financial institution.

Quick payment terms: ________ % discount off invoice if paid within ________ days after receipt of invoice.

4. By submitting its proposal, the Contractor certifies that the prices were arrived at independently, and without consultation, communication, or agreement with any other Contractor.

Description
Quantity
Unit of Measure
Unit Cost
Inspection and Rebuild
1
EA
Training
1
EA
Transport Fees
1
EA

Total Costs

RFP: 200000002067 2

STANDARD CONTRACT TERMS

This STANDARD CONTRACT (“Contract”) is agreed to between the State of Michigan (the “State”) and [Insert Company Name] (“Contractor”), a [Insert State & Entity Status, e.g., a Michigan corporation or a Texas limited liability company]. This Contract is effective on September 1, 2020 (“Effective Date”), and unless terminated, expires on December 31,2021.

The parties agree as follows:

1. Duties of Contractor. Contractor must perform the services and provide the deliverables described in Schedule A – Statement of Work (the “Contract Activities”). An obligation to provide delivery of any commodity is considered a service and is a Contract Activity.

Contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary for the performance of the Contract Activities, and meet operational standards, unless otherwise specified in Schedule A.

Contractor must: (a) perform the Contract Activities in a timely, professional, safe, and workmanlike manner consistent with standards in the trade, profession, or industry; (b) meet or exceed the performance and operational standards, and specifications of the Contract; (c) provide all Contract Activities in good quality, with no material defects; (d) not interfere with the State’s operations; (e) obtain and maintain all necessary licenses, permits or other authorizations necessary for the performance of the Contract; (f) cooperate with the State, including the State’s quality assurance personnel, and any third party to achieve the objectives of the Contract; (g) return to the State any State-furnished equipment or other resources in the same condition as when provided when no longer required for the Contract; (h) not make any media releases without prior written authorization from the State; (i) assign to the State any claims resulting from state or federal antitrust violations to the extent that those violations concern materials or services supplied by third parties toward fulfillment of the Contract; (j) comply with all State physical and IT security policies and standards which will be made available upon request; and (k) provide the State priority in performance of the Contract except as mandated by federal disaster response requirements. Any breach under this paragraph is considered a material breach.

Contractor must also be clearly identifiable while on State property by wearing identification issued by the State, and clearly identify themselves whenever making contact with the State.

2. Notices. All notices and other communications required or permitted under this Contract must be in writing and will be considered given and received: (a) when verified by written receipt if sent by courier; (b) when actually received if sent by mail without verification of receipt; or (c) when verified by automated receipt or electronic logs if sent by facsimile or email.

If to State:
If to Contractor:

Mark Morrison 425 W. Ottawa PO Box 30050 Lansing, MI 48909 Morrisonm@michigan.gov

(517) 241-2343 [Name] [Street Address] [City, State, Zip] [Email] [Phone]

3. Contract Administrator. The Contract Administrator for each party is the only person authorized to modify any terms of this Contract, and approve and execute any change under this Contract (each a “Contract Administrator”):

State:
Contractor:

Mark Morrison 425 W. Ottawa PO Box 30050 Lansing, MI 48909 Morrisonm@michigan.gov

(517) 241-2343 [Name] [Street Address] [City, State, Zip]

RFP: 200000002067 2

4. Program Manager. The Program Manager for each party will monitor and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Contract (each a “Program Manager”):

State:
Contractor:

Scott Poyer 2522 West Main St.

Lansing, MI, 48917 poyers@michigan.gov 517-284-6448 [Name] [Street Address] [City, State, Zip]

5. Performance Guarantee. Contractor must at all times have financial resources sufficient, in the opinion of the State, to ensure performance of the Contract and must provide proof upon request. The State may require a performance bond (as specified in Schedule A) if, in the opinion of the State, it will ensure performance of the Contract.

6. Insurance Requirements. Contractor must maintain the insurances identified below and is responsible for all deductibles. All required insurance must: (a) protect the State from claims that may arise out of, are alleged to arise out of, or result from Contractor's or a subcontractor's performance; (b) be primary and non-contributing to any comparable liability insurance (including self-insurance) carried by the State; and (c) be provided by a company with an A.M. Best rating of "A-" or better, and a financial size of VII or better.

For general information and a list of frequently asked questions, visit: https://stateofmichigan.sharepoint.com/teams/insidemi/Purchasing/resources/Reference%20Library/Training/Manuals/state-of-michigan-insurance-faqs.pdf

Required Limits
Additional Requirements

Commercial General Liability Insurance

Minimum Limits:

$1,000,000 Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000 Personal & Advertising Injury Limit $2,000,000 General Aggregate Limit $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations

Deductible Maximum:

$50,000 Each Occurrence Contractor must have their policy endorsed to add “the State of Michigan, its departments, divisions, agencies, offices, commissions, officers, employees, and agents” as additional insureds using endorsement CG 20 10 11 85, or both CG 2010 07 04 and CG 2037 07 04.

Required Limits
Additional Requirements

Automobile Liability Insurance

Minimum Limits:

$1,000,000 Per Accident Contractor must have their policy: (1) endorsed to add “the State of Michigan, its departments, divisions, agencies, offices, commissions, officers, employees, and agents” as additional insureds; and (2) include Hired and Non-Owned Automobile coverage.

Workers' Compensation Insurance

Minimum Limits:

Coverage according to applicable laws governing work activities.

Waiver of subrogation, except where waiver is prohibited by law.

Employers Liability Insurance

Minimum Limits:

$500,000 Each Accident $500,000 Each Employee by Disease $500,000 Aggregate Disease.

If any of the required policies provide claims-made coverage, the Contractor must: (a) provide coverage with a retroactive date before the effective date of the contract or the beginning of Contract Activities; (b) maintain coverage and provide evidence of coverage for at least three (3) years after completion of the Contract…

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