Conexes - Notice of Intent to Award for for RFP 190000002683

The State of Michigan Department of Military & Veterans Affairs issued RFP# 190000002683 to procure portable Conex storage containers for state use. The solicitation, posted on SIGMA VSS on July 18, 2019, with a due date of July 23, 2019, sought responses from qualified contractors capable of supplying 12 Tricon Dry Freight Portable Conex Storage Containers measuring 6.5 feet by 8 feet by 8 feet in standard military subdued color. The containers were required to be sealable, lockable, and capable of providing adequate all-weather protection. The procurement was conducted on a pass-fail evaluation basis, with successful bidders required to demonstrate the ability to meet all mandatory minimum requirements and provide cost-competitive pricing. The contract term spans three years with options for up to two renewals. Bidders not recommended for award were offered the opportunity to schedule debriefing sessions with Solicitation Manager Timothy Cole at colet7@michigan.gov or 517-481-7650.

Sea Box Inc., located at 1 Sea Box Drive, East Riverton, New Jersey 08077, was awarded this procurement on a sole-source basis as the only bidder to submit a proposal. The award amount totaled $75,000.00, comprised of pricing for 12 containers at $5,675.00 per unit, freight costs of $3,080.00, and an additional amount to reach the total award value. Sea Box Inc. was determined to be a responsible vendor with satisfactory overall response quality and demonstrated capability to support the state's minimum requirements. No set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder eligibility were specified in the available documentation. The procurement did not identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration with the awarded contractor's deliverables.