Boat motors purchased and installed

The State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking a factory-authorized franchised dealer to purchase and install two specific Mercury boat motors through a Request for Quote (RFQ #180000000815). The procurement involves acquiring a 225XL SeaPro Motor (Part #12250039A) and a 225CXL SeaPro Motor (Part #12250041A), both requiring 25" shafts, gauges, fuel filter kits, and stainless steel props with spare props. Vendors must provide comprehensive installation services and submit pricing through both the RFQ document and SIGMA VSS system, with the lowest price being used for evaluation. Key deadlines include questions due by August 8, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., answers posted by August 10, 2018, and final bid submissions due August 15, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. EST. Evaluation criteria include pricing, vendor authorization, and compliance with specifications, with the State reserving the right to limit or delete options if they exceed available funding. A mandatory one-year manufacturer's warranty is required, and third-party transferred warranties will not be accepted.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or specific restrictions on responding organizations beyond the requirement of being a factory-authorized franchised dealer. There is no indication of incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements for this procurement. While the specific budget range is not detailed in the documentation, the procurement involves the purchase and installation of two boat motors, suggesting a moderate-value contract. Payment terms are specified as net 45 days, with vendors given the option to offer quick payment discounts. The delivery process requires the vendor to receive the boat at their facility after the purchase order is issued, and pricing must include delivery to the vendor's location. The State of Michigan appears to be seeking a straightforward, competitively priced solution for replacing boat motors with precise technical specifications and installation requirements.