Aluminum Fish Transport Stocking Tanks - per specs/delivered

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued Request for Proposal No. 230000000714 on December 29, 2022, for the procurement of three aluminum fish transport and stocking tanks meeting detailed specifications. The deliverables consist of tanks measuring 84 inches in length by 48 inches in width by 40 inches in height, constructed of aluminum with dual compartments each holding 215 gallons, equipped with specialized venting systems, aerators, electrical outlets, and lifting/tie-down points. All three tanks must be delivered F.O.B. to three separate DNR Fisheries Division locations in Bay City, Waterford, and Newberry, Michigan, within 90 calendar days of order receipt. The proposal deadline was 3:00 p.m. EST on January 20, 2023, with questions due by January 6, 2023, and answers posted by January 10, 2023. The contract term runs from January 27, 2023, through September 30, 2023, with pricing required to remain firm throughout the contract duration without cost escalation. Evaluation criteria include a pass/fail assessment of the Vendor Questions Worksheet and Schedule A, followed by price evaluation for compliant proposals, with consideration given to prior performance, economic impact to Michigan including job creation and resident employment, total cost of ownership, and qualified disabled veteran or service-disabled veteran-owned business status.

Vendors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, umbrella coverage of $5,000,000, and workers' compensation insurance as a qualification requirement. The solicitation does not identify specific incumbent vendors or current contractors. While no explicit disadvantaged enterprise set-aside is noted, the State considers service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB) status and disabled veteran ownership during evaluation. Contractors must comply with federal requirements if any portion of the contract is funded by federal sources, including prevailing wage, Davis-Bacon Act, Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, and debarment and suspension regulations. Liquidated damages of $500 plus $100 per day will be assessed for late or improper completion. The State will pay via Electronic Funds Transfer only, with invoices due within 45 days of contract expiration. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the procurement documents.