Brighton Garage Aerial Tower Purchase from Altec

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) issued an Invitation to Negotiate for a single-source procurement of Altec OEM parts on behalf of Livingston County's Brighton Maintenance Garage. The specific deliverable is an Aerial Tower/Inner Boom Fiberglass Assembly (ALB42, part number 970380359) to be procured exclusively from Altec Industries Inc., located in Birmingham, Alabama. MDOT has determined that no viable alternatives exist for this specialized component, necessitating the single-source procurement approach. The solicitation is classified under commodity code 06505 and requires potential alternative bidders to submit written responses by Monday, March 1, 2021, demonstrating equivalent products or services and justifying why the single-source procurement should not proceed. Written questions concerning the negotiation must be submitted by Wednesday, February 24, 2021, through the Michigan SIGMA VSS website, with answers posted publicly to ensure transparency. The procurement manager, Laura Dotson, serves as the sole point of contact for all inquiries. All vendors must comply with the State of Michigan Standard Contract Terms (Short Form), including delivery on an F.O.B. destination basis with the vendor bearing all packaging, freight, and shipping costs, and must complete the required ITN Vendor Question Worksheet certifying compliance with state and federal requirements.

The solicitation does not specify restricted set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise designations as applicable conditions for this procurement. Bidders must certify their non-debarment status and compliance with various Michigan and federal requirements, including labor practice standards, business tax filings, non-association with Iran-linked businesses, and clean corporate citizen status. Vendors are required to warrant that deliverables conform to specifications, are free from defects, and do not infringe third-party intellectual property rights, with manufacturer warranties to be assigned to the State. Payment will be processed exclusively through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) via the Michigan SIGMA VSS system, with undisputed invoice amounts due within 45 calendar days of invoice receipt or final acceptance. The State retains broad termination rights for cause or convenience without penalty, and if federal funding is involved, additional provisions apply including Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages, Equal Employment Opportunity compliance, and Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification for awards exceeding $100,000. The specific contract value or budget range for this Altec aerial tower purchase is not disclosed in the available procurement documents.