RFP220000002535 Commercial Kitchen Equipment.docx

Michigan.gov/MiProcurement proposal instructions Department of Corrections Commercial kitchen Equipment Request for Proposal No. 220000002535 Solicitation Manager Name: Marta Moore Direct Phone: 517-241-3188 Email: moorem42@michigan.gov Main Phone: 1-855-MI-PURCH 1-855-647-8724 This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for:

Commercial Kitchen Equipment

RFP Timeline

*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.

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. Note that all documents and information submitted as part of a proposal will become public record immediately upon receipt by the State. Proposals received by the State may be posted on the State’s publicly available website after bidders are notified of the award recommendation.

This bid is brand specific. Bidders must submit any proposed alternates as a question by the deadline for bidder questions. Specifications must be emailed with the question. The State may or may not approve a proposed alternate, at its sole discretion. Approval or disapproval of proposed alternates will be posted in the Q&A document online.

RFP Structure and Documentation

Schedule C1 - PREA Standards Schedule C2 – PREA Program A CFA C1 - PREA Standards C2 – Program A CFA Informational – to be reviewed by the contractor for questions or concerns

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. Reserved.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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. Note that all documents and information submitted in any manner as part of a proposal will become public record immediately upon receipt by the State. Proposals received may be posted by the State on the State’s publicly available website after bidders are notified of the award recommendation.

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

· The Bidder must be either the manufacturer or a manufacturer authorized distributor/reseller for the brands they bid on in Schedule B-Pricing.

· The Bidder must propose either the reference brand in Schedule B or an alternate that was approved during the Bidder Q&A process.

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

8. EVALUATION PROCESS. If all mandatory minimum requirements are met the State will evaluate each proposal based on the following factors:

The State will evaluate each proposal based on a best value combination of training offered, warranty, lead times and price.

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 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. Failure to respond timely to requests for proposed changes to Contract Terms during ongoing negotiations may be cause for disqualification.

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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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 or in the manner it was originally published.

13. DEBRIEF MEETING AND BID PROTEST. The State will post an Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis which will provide instructions on how to request a debrief meeting.

If you wish to initiate a protest of the award, you must submit your written protest to MDOC-Procurement@michigan.gov no later than 3:00 p.m, 3 business days after posting the Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis. The State reserves the right to adjust this timing and will publish any change.

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

14. 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.

15. 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. The bidder understands that their proposal will become public record immediately upon receipt by the State. Other than verified trade secrets, proposals submitted via www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS are the State’s property.

16. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT FORM AND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT. As a public record, 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, the State may exempt some information from disclosure as permitted by law. 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.

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. If a bidder fails to properly complete and submit the CT Form or otherwise fails to follow CT Form instructions, the proposal may be publicly disclosed in its entirety without redaction after an award recommendation.

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

i. 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.”

ii. Failure to complete and sign a CT Form may result in disqualification of the bidder. If a bidder fails to properly complete and submit the CT Form or otherwise fails to follow the CT Form instructions, the proposal, in its entirety, will be treated as a “Public Copy” and may be publicly disclosed by the State without redaction after bidders have been notified of an award recommendation.

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 INSTRUCTIONS. Bidder must complete either Section 1 or Section 2 of this CT Form and sign where indicated. Do not complete both sections. 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. If a bidder fails to properly complete and submit the CT Form or otherwise fails to follow CT Form Instructions, the proposal, in its entirety, will be treated as a “Public Copy” and may be publicly disclosed by the State without redaction after bidders have been notified of an award recommendation. See the Confidential Treatment Form and The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) sections 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 the bidder does not request confidential treatment of any material contained in the proposal. If this section is completed, do not complete Section 2. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT IS REQUESTED.

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

RFP Number

RFP Title

Signature

Date

Printed Name, Title, Company

Section 2. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT IS REQUESTED This 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. If this section is completed, do not complete Section 1. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT IS NOT REQUESTED.

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 the Proposal Page #, Section #, and Paragraph #, (2) identifies whether the material is a Trade Secret (TS), Proprietary Financial Information (FI), or Proprietary Information (PI), and (3) explains the specific legal grounds that support treatment of the material as TS, FI, or PI. Bidders must provide a complete justification as to how the material falls within the scope of an applicable FOIA exemption or relevant case law. Bidders must not simply cite to an applicable exemption or case name. Bidders must also provide the contact information for the person at their organization authorized to respond to inquiries by the State concerning the material.

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”.

(1) Proposal Page #, Section #, Paragraph # (2) Material is Trade Secret (TS), Proprietary Financial Information (FI), Proprietary Information (PI) (3) Applicable FOIA Exemption with Written Justification (4) Bidder Contact Information

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

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RFP Title

Signature

Date

Printed Name, Title, Company vendor questions worksheet Provide a detailed response to each question. “You” and “company” refers to the bidder.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 3 relevant experiences from the last 5 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. Labor, Antidiscrimination and Environmental Laws Compliance

Bidder must disclose any violations of state or federal labor, antidiscrimination and employment laws and regulations received within the past five years.

Bidder must disclose any violations of state or federal environmental laws and regulations received within the past five years.

9. Supplier Diversity

10. Other

11. Response to State Requests

Contractor must enter company name here.

Schedule A – statement of work contract activities Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 220000002535 Commercial Kitchen Equipment 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, as well as the Contractor who is awarded the contract. The term “bidder” is used to identify where specific responses to the RFP are required.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO CONTRACTORS/BIDDERS: There are specific requirements for which acceptance must be simply acknowledged through a checkbox(es), and others that require further explanation. Click one checkbox and complete the entries as identified.

SCOPE

This is a request for commercial kitchen equipment in multiple correctional facilities across the State of Michigan. Questions regarding parts, repairs and maintenance agreements are also included.

This bid is brand specific. Bidders must submit any proposed alternates as a question by the deadline for bidder questions. Specifications must be emailed with the question. The State may or may not approve a proposed alternate, at its sole discretion. Approval or disapproval of proposed alternates will be posted in the Q&A document online.

The State reserves the right to add goods and services during the contract period.

The State anticipates multiple split awards from this bid. Bidders may submit proposals for one, some, or all of the kitchen equipment listed in Schedule B - Pricing.

REQUIREMENTS

1. General Requirements

1.1. Product Specifications

Facility needs for new commercial kitchen equipment are as stated in Schedule B-Pricing.

Bidder will complete the installation process, including being responsible for the removal and disposal of the current equipment for rotary ovens only.

1.2. Warranties

The State prefers at least a one year warranty. Describe any warranties included in the bid – add additional rows as needed. Explain the process for reporting warranty issues and how the Contractor will handle any repairs or replacements.

The State reserves the right to require additional warranties other than those identified by the Contractor in its response to this RFP.

Bidder must provide detailed information requested below:

Describe any warranties included in the bid (if none, write N/A):

Provide the length of the warranty:

Explain the process for reporting warranty issues:

Explain how any repairs or replacements are made, including timing, timing on nights and weekends, etc.:

If the warranty is provided through a third-party or manufacturer, the Contractor must confirm that the manufacturer’s warranty passes through to the State:

Provide the name, address, contact name, phone number and email address of the party responsible for the warranty:

1.3. Recall Requirements and Procedures

In the effect of a recall, the Contractor must immediately notify MDOC Solicitation Manager and Facility Manager by telephone and in writing (MooreM42@michigan.gov) of the problem and explain the replacement process. The replacement of materials and labor will be at the expense of the Contractor.

1.4. Reserved

1.5. Reserved

1.6. Reserved

2. Service Requirements

2.1. Timeframes

All Contract Activities must be delivered within the mutually agreed upon time frame. The receipt of order date is pursuant to the Notices section of the Standard Contract Terms.

2.2. Delivery

Shipping locations vary, see Schedule B-Pricing.

Bidders must specify their lead time from receipt of order in Schedule B-Pricing.

Delivery dates must be mutually agreed upon with each Facility Business Manager, prior to shipment.

Shipping point must be FOB Destination: All quoted prices must include shipping. The State will not pay for separate shipping charges.

The facility may not have the equipment to unload if the equipment is larger than a normal size pallet. If this is the case, please explain how the Contractor will be unloading the equipment.

List all exception(s):

2.3. Installation – Only bidders proposing bids for rotary ovens The State prefers that the installation occur within 1-2 business days from delivery. The delivery and installation date must be coordinated with, and pre-approved by the Facility Business Manager.

Rotary Oven Installation Contingency MDOC desires a "turn key" installation, coordinated through the bidder, minimizing any down time. To accomplish this, a contingency line item will be included in each purchase order line for rotary ovens, which allows a time and material rate for unanticipated installation aspects. Materials would be at a pass through cost, with no mark up. Each Regional Physical Plant Manager will provide written pre-approval of costs drawing off the contingency amount. If installation costs exceed contingency allowance MDOC will agree to pay overages once costs are reviewed and approved by the Regional Physical Plant Manager and the Facility Business Manager. Vendor and/or related subcontractors will be responsible for all applicable permits as needed for the installation.

Installation may occur during the following hours:

Hours of onsite installation will be 7:00am to 3:30pm EST Monday – Friday.

List all exception(s):

Describe the process for installation, including:

· Time needed for the installation process

· The installation steps, from uncrating to testing the installed rotary oven

· The Bidder’s proposed process to remove the old oven, including any steps or assistance the Bidder is requesting of the MDOC. The Contractor will be responsible to remove and dispose of old equipment.

Contractor must remove all trash, packaging and pallets from the site and leave workspace broom clean. Contractor should recycle as much of the removed packaging material as possible.

Bidder must describe how they comply with the above requirement(s):

2.4. Project Prevailing Wage Requirements

For rotary ovens being installed by the Contractor only The Contractor (and its Subcontractors) must pay all mechanics and laborers employed directly on the site of the work, unconditionally and at least once a week, and without subsequent deduction or rebate on any account, the full amounts accrued at time of payment, computed at wage rates not less than those stated in the advertised specifications as prevailing wages based on locality, regardless of any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between the Contractor or subcontractor and the laborers and mechanics.

Contractor must post the scale of wages to be paid in a prominent and easily accessible place at the site of the work.

2.5. Reserved

2.6. Reserved

2.7. Training

The Contractor must explain its training capabilities and any training that is included in its proposal. Contractor must indicate whether the training will be done in person or virtually. Training topics may include proper cleaning and maintenance, how to address minor or major repairs, etc. The Training date(s) must be coordinated with and pre-approved by the Facility Business Manager.

Bidder must provide detailed information as required above –in this response box:

2.8. Reserved

2.9. Meetings

The State may request meetings as it deems appropriate.

List all exception(s):

3. Staffing

3.1. Contractor Representative

The Contractor must specify an individual for each location being bid, who will coordinate delivery, installation (for rotary ovens), acceptance testing training, and be responsible to coordinate answers to any State questions.

The Contractor must notify the Contract Administrator at least 5 calendar days before removing or assigning a new Contractor Representative.

Bidder must provide detailed information as required above –in this response box:

3.2. Reserved

3.3. Reserved

3.4. Reserved

3.5. Customer Service Toll-Free Number

The Contractor should specify its toll-free number for the State to contact the Contractor Representative who must be available for calls during the hours of 8 am to 5 pm EST Monday through Friday, at a minimum. Identify customer service availability for this proposal by hours and days of the week.

Bidder must provide detailed information as required above – in this response box:

3.6. Reserved

3.7. Disclosure of Subcontractors

If the Contractor intends to utilize subcontractors, the Contractor must disclose the following:

· The legal business name; address; telephone number; a description of subcontractor’s organization and the services it will provide; and information concerning subcontractor’s ability to provide the Contract Activities.

· The relationship of the subcontractor to the Contractor. Of the total bid, the price of the subcontractor’s work. Whether the Contractor has a previous working experience with the subcontractor. If yes, provide the details of that previous relationship.

· A complete description of the Contract Activities that will be performed or provided by the subcontractor.

Bidder must provide detailed information as requested in the requirement(s):

The legal business name, address, telephone number of the subcontractor(s):

A description of subcontractor’s organization and the services it will provide and information concerning subcontractor’s ability to provide the Contract Activities:

The relationship of the subcontractor to the Bidder:

Whether the Bidder has a previous working experience with the subcontractor.

If yes, provide the details of that previous relationship:

A complete description of the Contract Activities that will be performed or provided by the subcontractor:

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

3.8. Security – For Rotary Ovens

The Contractor, its staff, and any subcontractor staff will be subject to the following security procedures:

A. No active warrants or pending charges on any staff assigned to this contract.

B. MDOC reserves the right to approve, decline, or remove Contractor and subcontractor staff from providing services on this Contract.

C. May not be under Federal, State or local jurisdiction as a prisoner. Must be off of Federal, State or local jurisdiction for five years from the date of discharge. Felony ex-prisoners will not be considered as contracted staff until they have been discharged from all sentences, including parole and probation, and are approved by the Deputy Director of the Correctional Facilities Administration (CFA). MDOC reserves the right to approve or decline applicants who have been involved in the criminal justice system depending on the circumstances.

D. Not under investigation or under disciplinary action of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

E. Has not engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997;

F. Has not been convicted of engaging in, attempting to engage in or conspiracy to engage in sexual activity facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.

G. Has not been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in Letter F above.

H. The MDOC may investigate the Contractor's and subcontractor’s personnel before they may have access to MDOC facilities and systems. The scope of the background check is at the discretion of the MDOC and the results will be used to determine Contractor personnel eligibility for working within MDOC facilities and systems. The investigations will include Michigan State Police Background checks (ICHAT) and the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) and may include the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Finger Prints. Proposed Contractor personnel may be required to complete and submit an Rl-8 Fingerprint Card for the NCIC Finger Print Check. Any request for background checks will be initiated by the MDOC and will be reasonably related to the type of work requested.

I. All delivery drivers, Contractor’s and subcontractor’s staff and technicians that are entering an MDOC facility must be LEIN cleared by MDOC at least 72 hours prior to facility entry. The Contractor’s personnel must be LEIN cleared and received written approval from the MDOC’s Contract Manager initially and annually by MDOC prior to any work with MDOC prisoners. The Contractor should attempt to get any and all staff/inspectors that potentially could go into a secure facility during the life of the contract pre-cleared through LEIN before a need is recognized. Should an emergency arise, MDOC may be able to LEIN clear individuals less than 72 hours if approved by the Contract Manager.

J. The Contractor and subcontractor personnel must request LEIN clearance in writing. The completed LEIN Information Form must be sent to and approved by MDOC prior to Contractor’s personnel working with MDOC prisoners and annually following approval. There is no cost associated with the LEIN. The LEIN form and email address will be provided to the Contract awardee(s).

K. The Contractor must document if a Contractor’s or subcontractor’s personnel assigned to the Contract is related to or acquainted with a prisoner incarcerated and under the jurisdiction of the MDOC. For Contractor’s personnel who are related to or acquainted with a prisoner, the Contractor’s staff member must complete the Prisoner Contact Exception Request (CAJ-202) and submit it to the MDOC Program Manager or designee. The Contractor must ensure its personnel complete the form and notify the MDOC Program Manager of any changes throughout the contract term. The Contractor’s and subcontractor’s personnel will be required to enter State facilities. The State may require the Contractor’s and subcontractor’s personnel to wear State issued identification badges.

L. The Contractor/subcontractor’s personnel will be required to enter State facilities. The State may require the Contractor/subcontractor’s personnel to wear State-issued identification badges.

M. All vehicles entering a correctional facility must be inspected before entry of the secure perimeter.

N. The Contractor’s and subcontractor’s personnel must anticipate delays when visiting any correctional facility due to issues within the facility.

O. The Contractor/subcontractor’s personnel must comply with the State's security and acceptable use policies for State IT equipment and resources. See http://www.michigan.gov/dtmb/0,4568,7-150-56355_56579_56755---,00.html. Contractor/subcontractor personnel must also agree to the State's security and acceptable use policies before the Contractor/subcontractor personnel will be accepted as a resource to perform work for the State. The Contractor must present these documents to prospective Contractor/subcontractor personnel before the Contractor/subcontractor presents the individual to the State as a proposed resource. Contractor/subcontractor personnel must comply with all physical security procedures in place within the facilities where they are working.

P. The MDOC reserves the right to deny access to any correctional facility to anyone who fails to comply with any applicable State, Federal or local law, ordinance or regulation or whose presence may compromise the security of the facility, its members or staff. Weapons, alcoholic beverages, poison, and prescription drugs and controlled substances without written certification of needs from a licensed physician (does not include medical supplies for the facility), cellular devices, cameras, and audio or visual recording devices are prohibited from being brought into all MDOC correctional facilities. Tobacco products and smoking also are prohibited both inside a correctional facility and on facility grounds except as specifically authorized by MDOC policy. Wardens may prohibit other items from being brought into their respective correctional facilities. Smoking is prohibited.

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