Cadillac Place Water Treatment Contract FY26-FY28

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP 250000003014) for cooling tower water treatment services at Cadillac Place, with a proposed contract term spanning three fiscal years from October 2025 through FY28. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive water treatment services, with the original solicitation posted on SIGMA VSS on September 2, 2025, and proposals due by September 16, 2025. A Joint Evaluation Committee conducted a technical proposal review using four key evaluation criteria, scoring submissions across technical capabilities and responsiveness. The RFP required detailed technical submissions addressing water treatment methodologies, security protocols, and service delivery capabilities. Proposals were evaluated on a 100-point scale, with technical merit being a critical component of selection. The submission deadline was October 7, 2025, with bidders required to demonstrate expertise in cooling tower water treatment technologies and comprehensive service approaches.

Three bidders participated in the procurement: Aurora Specialty Chemistries, H-O-H Water Technology, Inc., and Nalco Company LLC. The recommended awardee is Aurora Specialty Chemistries, with a total contract value of $38,729.46, which represents the lowest technically acceptable bid. Aurora received a technical score of 95/100, with only a minor 5-point deduction for incomplete security assurance explanations. H-O-H Water Technology, Inc. submitted a technically acceptable proposal but at a higher price point of $45,481.97, while Nalco Company LLC was deemed non-responsive due to an incomplete submission. The contract includes potential for up to two renewal options, providing flexibility for extended service. The award recommendation is pending State Administrative Board approval, and unsuccessful bidders are encouraged to schedule a debriefing with the Solicitation Manager, Todd Perry. The procurement does not specify specific small business or disadvantaged enterprise set-asides in the available documentation.