DJJHV Wall Saver

The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), on behalf of the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans (DJJHV) in Kent County, issued Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) 190000000016 for wall saver products and accessories. The solicitation was posted on January 4, 2019, on the SIGMA VSS procurement portal with a seven-day response period and proposals due on January 11, 2019. This procurement sought to acquire wall saver products and related accessories for use at the veterans' facility, with a contract term of two years. The evaluation criteria prioritized responsive and responsible bidders offering the lowest price, with the Solicitation Manager Susan Mellon overseeing the evaluation process. The procurement was closed by the posted due date of January 15, 2019, with award recommendation finalized shortly thereafter.

The State recommended an award to InPro Corp., the manufacturer of the wall saver products, in the amount of $499,999.99 (not to exceed), pending State Administrative Board approval. One competing bidder, Manutek Inc., submitted a proposal but was not recommended for award because it failed to submit pricing lower than the manufacturer's direct quote, which was the primary evaluation criterion for this solicitation. No set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder eligibility were identified in the available procurement documentation. Bidders not recommended for award were offered the opportunity to schedule debriefing sessions with the Solicitation Manager to understand the State's award rationale and evaluation results.