Award made to GLC for SPAC Support RFP# 200000000753

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy issued RFP# 200000000753 to procure administrative support services for two state councils: the Statewide Public Advisory Council (SPAC) and the Federal-State Areas of Concern Coordinating Committee (FEDSTACC). The solicitation was posted on the SIGMA VSS platform on January 15, 2020, with proposals due on February 6, 2020. The contract term spans three years with options for up to two additional one-year renewals. Qualified contractors were required to demonstrate strong organizational capacity and personnel qualifications, with evaluation based on three weighted criteria: Schedule A Statement of Work Requirements (25 points), Key Personnel Education and Experience (50 points), and responses to a Vendor Questions Worksheet (25 points). The successful contractor would provide comprehensive administrative support including scheduling, coordination, and logistical services necessary to facilitate the operations and meetings of both the SPAC and FEDSTACC entities.

The Great Lakes Commission was the sole responsive bidder and received a perfect technical score of 100 points, satisfying all mandatory requirements and being determined responsive and responsible. The award recommendation to the Great Lakes Commission, valued at $95,673 total ($56,493 for SPAC support and $39,180 for FEDSTACC support), was pending final State Administrative Board approval as of the February 24, 2020 posting date. No specific set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions were noted in the available documentation. Unsuccessful bidders were afforded the opportunity to request a debriefing session with the Solicitation Manager, Lisa VanOstran, to understand the evaluation results and award decision rationale.