22247 19-0578 Camp Grayling Fire services

The State of Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking fire services for Camp Grayling through an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) procurement, specifically targeting comprehensive emergency response capabilities. The solicitation requires a provider to deliver multiple critical services including aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF), structural and vehicle fire response, confined space and technical rescue, emergency medical services, and HAZMAT/CBRN response. Services must adhere to Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services Program standards (DOD 6055.06), with particular emphasis on meeting minimum response times for aircraft rescue operations. The ITN was released on February 1, 2019, with key deadlines including February 5, 2019, for submitting written questions and February 8, 2019, as the response deadline for potential alternative bidders. The state indicates a preference to contract directly with the City of Grayling Fire Department (CoGFD) as the sole source provider, believing no viable alternatives exist for these essential emergency services. Potential bidders who contest the single source selection are required to submit a written response describing an equivalent product or service by the specified deadline.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations based on the available documentation. The state is operating under Commodity Code 95343 for Fire services and represents a new contract opportunity within Clinton County's jurisdiction. While the document suggests the City of Grayling Fire Department is the preferred vendor, the ITN leaves room for alternative providers to demonstrate equivalent capabilities. The solicitation does not explicitly state a specific budget range or award value for the fire services contract. The geographical scope of services is centered on Camp Grayling, which is located in the jurisdiction of the City of Grayling Fire Department and Grayling Township. The procurement appears to be seeking a comprehensive, long-term service agreement that can provide immediate and reliable emergency response capabilities across multiple critical service domains.