DMVA Door Hardware Award Synopsis

The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is awarding a contract for door hardware under RFP 260000001164, with notice of intent to award issued June 12, 2026 and a June 17, 2026 protest deadline.

Craftmaster Hardware LLC, located in Northvale, New Jersey, was selected as the lowest-price responsive and responsible bidder on a pass/fail evaluation basis. The contract term is three years with up to two one-year renewal options. Craftmaster's three-year total cost is $48,708.40 (year one: $15,417.40; year two: $16,223.00; year three: $17,068.00), compared to the competing bidder M.J.T Inc. dba Ewert Inc. at $68,518.55. The notice of intent to award reflects a ceiling of $150,000.00.

Both vendors were evaluated against mandatory criteria: the Vendor Question Worksheet and Schedule A (Sections 1–14). Both met all requirements with no deficiencies identified. Neither bidder offered improved pricing or prompt pay discounts during second-round negotiations. The evaluation team comprised four DMVA staff members.

The solicitation was posted April 22, 2026, with a 19-day open period and proposals due May 11, 2026. Two proposals were received. Bidders not selected for award may request a debriefing with Solicitation Manager Gregory Palwak at pawlakg@michigan.gov or 517-256-2439. The contract is pending State Administrative Board approval.