AVL/curtain bid alternate pricing on lighting package.

Saginaw County, Michigan is soliciting bids for an automated vehicle locator (AVL) system and window curtain procurement to modernize fleet management and facility conditions. The procurement encompasses AVL hardware, software, installation services, and specified quantities of curtains with associated installation materials for city facilities. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability in municipal fleet management systems, vendor experience with similar implementations, competitive pricing, and expedited installation timelines. Evaluation criteria include the bidder's ability to meet technical specifications, experience with comparable municipal projects, cost competitiveness, and installation schedule feasibility. Site visits are available upon request to allow bidders to assess current infrastructure and understand installation requirements. The bid submission deadline is June 4, 2021, with pricing to be submitted on both unit and total cost bases. The contract will include an initial term with potential renewal options contingent upon system performance and the jurisdiction's operational needs.

The bid documents indicate that no specific set-asides have been designated for minority-owned or women-owned businesses. No incumbent vendor has been identified in the procurement documentation, suggesting this may represent a new implementation or a change in current service providers. The project is funded through the city's operational budget with allocations drawn from fleet management and facilities maintenance accounts. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not detailed in the available documentation, requiring interested vendors to review the complete bid package for pricing expectations and contract value information.