2 - CoreDry w/pumpSaver for Kalkaska Bit lab.

This Invitation to Negotiate (ITN #210000000050) issued by the Michigan Department of Transportation seeks the procurement of two CoreDry units equipped with Pump Saver accessories for the Kalkaska Bit Lab, representing a one-time purchase order. The equipment must conform to ASTM D7227 and AASHTO PP75 standards and will be utilized to measure the density of fresh paved hot mix asphalt for quality assurance testing and contractor payment determination. The solicitation is open to vendors who can demonstrate equivalent products or services meeting the specified technical standards. Key deadlines include August 2, 2021, for submission of written questions through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS, with answers posted on the same platform, and August 4, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. for submission of evidence regarding equivalent products or services. The procurement is managed by Laura Dotson at the Michigan Department of Transportation, reachable at 517-230-1612 or DotsonL2@michigan.gov. No specific evaluation criteria beyond technical conformance to identified standards have been disclosed in the available solicitation documents.

Bidders must comply with extensive vendor requirements including completion of the vendor questions worksheet with detailed company background information, disclosure of any debarment or suspension history, and certification of compliance with Michigan Business Tax filing requirements and Iran-linked business restrictions under Public Act 517 of 2012. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, Automobile Liability Insurance at $1,000,000 per accident, and Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance as required by law. The State of Michigan has identified Instrotek, Inc., located in Durham, North Carolina, as the intended single-source provider, indicating the agency currently believes no viable alternatives exist; however, this notice provides competing vendors an opportunity to demonstrate alternative products before finalization of the award. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documents. All contract terms are governed by the State of Michigan Standard Contract Terms, which include payment within 45 calendar days of invoice receipt and compliance with federal provisions if applicable funding is utilized.