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RFP 270000000191

Nokian Tires for Michigan State Polices (MSP) Fleet Vehicles 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. Yellow fields are also used to identify areas where a bidder response is required.

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

Background Vehicle Travel Services (VTS) is responsible for servicing and maintaining Michigan State Police (MSP) vehicles, including tire replacement when needed. Tires must be shipped to the VTS garage located at 6951 Crowner Drive, Dimondale, MI 48821.

Scope The purpose of this RFP is to establish a multi-year contract to procure Nokian tires for MSP fleet vehicles which will be installed by VTS employees at the VTS garage.

The State estimates that it may purchase approximately 2,500 tires annually. All quantities identified in this RFP are estimates provided for planning purposes only. Actual purchases will be based on the State’s needs, and the State does not guarantee any minimum purchase quantity or sales volume under the Contract.

The State reserves the right to procure tires not specifically identified below to meet the State’s needs.

General Requirements The Contractor must supply the following tires:

Nokian 245/55R18 WRG5 Tires with a rating of a minimum of 167mph for the Charger/Ford Interceptor. Approximately 400 of these tires are purchased annually.

Nokian 255/60R18 WRG5 Tires with a rating of a minimum of 149mph for the Ford Interceptor/Dodge Durango. Approximately 900 of these tires are purchased annually.

Nokian 265/60R17 WRG5 Tires with a rating of a minimum of 149mph for the Chevy Tahoe. Approximately 500 of these tires are purchased annually.

Nokian 275/55R20 WRG5 Tires with a rating of a minimum of 149mph for the Chevy Tahoe. Approximately 900 of these tires are purchased annually.

Preference will be given to Contractor who offer the Nokian tires described above.

The State may consider alternate brands or manufacturers which meet or exceed the specifications of the Nokian tires identified in the RFP. Documentation must be provided that supports the alternative brand meets or exceeds the specifications of the tires identified above.

Contractor agrees to supply the specific tires and estimated quantities as described above.

Contractor must be able and willing to quote and supply additional specific tires and quantities that may be required in the future.

The Contractor must be able to fulfill both small-quantity orders and orders requiring delivery of up to 300 tires at one time.

Bidder Response

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and agree with no exceptions.

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Bidder must describe how they maintain stock availability to ensure the estimated quantities are available for order fulfillment.

Describe how you will comply with the requirement(s)

Warranties Bidder Response

Bidder must describe any warranties included in the bid and provide the length of the warranty. Explain the process for reporting warranty issues and how the Contractor how any repairs or replacements are made, including timing. 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.

Describe how you will comply with the requirement(s)

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

Recall Requirements and Procedures Bidder Response

Bidder must describe any recall procedures.

Describe how you will comply with the requirement(s)

Quality Assurance Program Bidder Response

Bidder must explain your Quality Assurance Program(s).

Describe how you will comply with the requirement(s)

Incentives Bidder Response

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

Describe how you will comply with the requirement(s)

ADA Compliance The State is required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), including its accessibility standard for websites, applications, content and documents. All Contract Activities created, provided, or made available by Contractor under this Contract in a digital format, including but not limited to, websites, applications, software, mobile applications, text, images, sounds, videos, controls, animations, links, and documents (including files in the following formats: PDF, word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet) must comply with the accessibility standards provided in the Digital Accessibility Standards, located at SOM Digital Standards.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Delivery Delivery will be expected within five business days upon date of order. Delivery will be made at VTS garage located at 6951 Crowner Drive, Dimondale, MI 48821 or requested MSP post. Packing slips must be provided at the time of delivery.

Bidder Response

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and agree with no exceptions.

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Bidder must describe how they will meet the delivery timeframe required of five business days.

Describe how you will comply with the requirement(s)

Reporting The Contractor must submit to the Program Manager, the Contract Administrator, or their designees, the following written reports upon request:

Sales Order Report which identifies the following:

Item description Total quantity ordered Delivery Order Number Order Date The State reserves the right to request other reports as needed.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Explain your reporting capabilities, any reporting that is included in your proposal, and any additional reporting capabilities.

Describe how you will comply with the requirement(s)

Meetings The Contractor must attend the following meetings:

A Kick-off meeting is to be held within 30 calendar days of the Contract effective date.

The State may request other meetings as it deems appropriate.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Contractor Program Manager The Contractor must appoint a Contract Program Manager specifically assigned to State of Michigan accounts who will respond to State inquiries regarding the Contract Activities, answer questions related to ordering and delivery, etc. (the “Contractor Program Manager”) within 24 hours of the State’s inquiry.

The Contractor must notify the Contract Administrator at least 14 calendar days before removing or assigning a new Contractor Program Manager.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Organizational Chart Bidder Response

Provide an overall organizational chart that details staff members, by name and title, and subcontractors.

Add your org chart here or insert the label or filename if you are adding it as a separate attachment.

Customer Service Number The Contractor customer service number for the State to contact the Contractor Program Manager must be available for calls during the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST Monday through Friday excluding State holidays, at a minimum.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Bidder must identify their customer service availability for this proposal by hours and days of the week.

Insert customer service number

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 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.

Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Sub-Contractors: If contractors plan to utilize subcontractors to perform more than 20% of the deliverables under this contract, at least 20% of that subcontracted work must be awarded to Michigan-based Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (GDBE). Contractor will submit a plan detailing all subcontractors to be used, including the percentage of the work to be done by each. Contractor must inform the State to the name and address of the GDBE, the percentage of the work they will complete, the total amount estimated to be paid to the GDBE, and provide evidence for their qualifications as a GDBE. If contractor cannot find GDBE subcontractors to meet this requirement they must provide reasoning and justification to receive an exemption from this requirement from the State. (Existing business relationships will not be an approved reason for this.)

GDBE definition: "Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise" also known as GDBE, is a Michigan-based business that satisfies one or more of the following: (i) Is certified as a Michigan HUBZone Small Business Concern by the United States Small Business Administration. (ii) Has a principal place of business located within a Qualified Opportunity Zone within Michigan. (iii) More than half of its employees either work at a secondary location or have a principal residence located within a Qualified Opportunity Zone within Michigan, or both.

Additional information on GDBEs can be found here:

DTMB - Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Required Subcontractor information. Bidders must complete the table below for each anticipated subcontractor. Copy the table as many times as needed for each subcontractor. Complete the second table with the percentage of work that will be completed by all subcontractors involved.

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.

Is the subcontractor a GDBE?

Whether the Bidder has previous working experience with the subcontractor.

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.

Work performed by subcontractors

Total percentage of work that will be performed by subcontractors: Insert %

Total percentage of subcontracted work that will be performed by GDBE subcontractors: Insert %

Security Bidder Response

The Contractor must: (a) explain how it intends to ensure the security of State facilities, (b) whether it uses uniforms and ID badges, etc., (c) identify the company that will perform background checks, and (d) the scope of the background checks.

Explain your security measures.

Price Term Pricing is firm for the entire length of the Contract.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Price Changes Adjustments will be based on changes in actual Contractor costs. Any request must be supported by written evidence documenting the change in costs. The State may consider sources, such as the Consumer Price Index; Producer Price Index; other pricing indices as needed; economic and industry data; manufacturer or supplier letters noting the increase in pricing; and any other data the State deems relevant.

Following the presentation of supporting documentation, both parties will have 30 days to review the information and prepare a written response. If the review reveals no need for modifications, pricing will remain unchanged unless mutually agreed to by the parties. If the review reveals that changes are needed, both parties will negotiate such changes, for no longer than 30 days, unless extended by mutual agreement.

The Contractor remains responsible for Contract Activities at the current price for all orders received before the mutual execution of a Change Notice indicating the start date of the new Pricing Period.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Authorizing Document The appropriate authorizing document for the Contract will be a Delivery Order (DO).

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Delivery Programs Bidder Response

The Contractor must explain in detail its delivery program(s) (e.g., standard delivery and quick-ship), including any limitations such as quantity.

Explain delivery program(s)

The Contractor must explain the transportation method(s) (e.g., UPS, FedEx, Contractor fleet, or other third-party carrier) it intends on utilizing in delivery of the Contract Activities.

Explain transportation method(s)

Packaging and Palletizing Packaging must be optimized to permit the lowest freight rate. Shipments must be palletized whenever possible using manufacturer's standard 4-way shipping pallets.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Final Acceptance Tires will be inspected and counted when delivered.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Invoice Requirements All invoices submitted to the State must include: (a) date; (b) delivery order; (c) quantity; (d) description of the Contract Activities; (e) unit price; (f) shipping cost (if any); (g) vendor-generated invoice number and (h) total price.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Payment Methods The State will make payment for Contract Activities Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Procedure The Contractor must send their invoices to VTS Program Manager via email for reconciliation and processing.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement(s) and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Required Functionality Relating to Data Retention, Disposal, and Retrieval The State has legal obligations to retain, dispose, and retrieve State Data along with obligations to manage and secure State Data. To meet these obligations, the Solution must allow the State to:

retain all data for the entire length of the Contract.

delete its data or request the deletion of its data, even data that may be stored offline or in backups.

transfer its data back to the State or to a new vendor or new solution.

transfer its data to the Archives of Michigan as may be required by a retention and disposal schedule.

retrieve data, even data that may be stored offline or in backups.

Except as otherwise stated in the Contract, Contractor will not dispose of, delete, or destroy State Data without the prior written approval of the State.

Bidder Response

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and agree with no exceptions.

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Bidder must review and explain how the data retention, disposal, and retrieval requirements will be met by the solution and describe its data management capabilities (storage limitations, duration, etc.). If the Solution does not allow the State to perform these activities itself, the bidder must explain how it will support the State’s compliance with these requirements.

Describe how you will comply with the requirement(s)

Environmental and Energy Efficiency Product Standards The Contractor must identify any energy efficient, bio-based, or otherwise environmentally 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. Contractor must describe how products that meet these requirements are identified or otherwise labelled and list any exceptions to this requirement.

Bidder Response

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and agree with no exceptions.

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

List all exceptions – either in the Exceptions List table below or identified here as an attachment to this RFP labelled as Exceptions List to Environmental Products:

Bidder must provide detailed information as required above – either in this response box or identified here as an attachment to this RFP.

Describe how you will comply with the requirements or indicate the filename of the attachment.

Exceptions List

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

☐ I confirm the above requirement and agree with no exception

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

☐ I confirm the above requirement and agree with no exception

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 and describe how the products are identified or otherwise labelled.

Bidder Response

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and agree with no exceptions.

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

List all exceptions – either in the Exceptions List table below or identified here as an attachment to this RFP labelled as add details:

Exceptions List

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) The Contractor must confirm that the provided products do not intentionally contain PFAS. This consists of all components of the provided products, including product packaging.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement and agree with no exception

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