8 Ski Doo Tundra LT, delivered FOB dest. Marquette, MI

The State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources is issuing a Request for Proposal to procure eight 2018 or newer Ski Doo Tundra LT snowmobiles for delivery to the DNR Forest Resources Division in Marquette, Michigan on a free on board destination basis. The snowmobiles must be equipped with specific technical specifications including REV-XU Platform SC-5U rear suspension, electric start, Rotax 550F or 600 Ace engines, heated grips, heated throttle levers, and mechanical reverse capability. All pricing must include specified accessories and options such as mountain strap, cargo rack, front bumper, full body skid plate, carbide wear rods, spark plug, drive belt, and a Rev XP 2-UP seat with strap, along with a one-year warranty covering all parts and labor. The bid submission deadline is Friday, July 12, 2019 at 3:00 p.m., with written questions due to solicitation manager Lisa Crozier-Green by Monday, July 8, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Answers to bidder questions will be posted by 5:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Bidders must complete the RFP form and enter pricing in the SIGMA VSS system, with failure to do so resulting in proposal disqualification. Contractors must provide three business days' notice prior to delivery, and vendors may invoice upon DNR acceptance with net 45-day payment terms following invoice receipt unless a quick payment discount is offered.

The solicitation permits consideration of qualified disabled veteran (QDV) status in proposal evaluation where applicable. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The RFP encourages bidders to submit pricing for available quantities meeting the stated specifications, with potential award recommendations to multiple low bidders based on comparative pricing. The State reserves the right to evaluate proposals based on the lower of any discrepancies between quoted amounts. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation documents, with final contract value dependent on the pricing submitted by qualifying bidders and the number of units ultimately awarded.