Certification of Lottery Drawing Equipment

The Michigan Department of Lottery is seeking a qualified independent contractor to provide comprehensive certification services for lottery drawing equipment used in daily televised and non-televised drawings. The procurement specifically targets certification and testing of 14 sets of drawing balls and air mix drawing machines located at WDIV-TV studios in Detroit. Required services include physically inspecting and testing drawing equipment at least twice annually, with detailed certification processes involving ball inspections for cracks and irregularities, precise weighing and diameter measurements, machine air pressure testing, and conducting a minimum of 200 test draws per machine. The Request for Proposal (RFP) was initially issued on August 9, 2018, with vendor questions due by August 24, 2018, and proposals due on September 21, 2018 at 3:00 PM Eastern. The anticipated contract term is three years, with potential for two additional one-year renewal options, with an expected start date of November 1, 2018.

The RFP includes a qualified disabled veteran preference under Michigan Compiled Law 18.1261, potentially providing advantageous consideration for veteran-owned businesses. All contractor personnel will be subject to mandatory background checks, which will be conducted at the contractor's expense. The State requires that pricing submissions include comprehensive cost coverage, including setup charges, fees, shipping, handling, and travel expenses. While no specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the documents, the contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials for testing and certification services. No incumbent vendor information was provided, and the RFP does not indicate specific technological integration requirements beyond the standard drawing equipment certification process. Interested vendors must be prepared to meet rigorous technical specifications and demonstrate capabilities in precision equipment testing and certification.