DMVA IEWP Services Award Synopsis

The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) issued RFP 260000000451 for Installation Energy and Water Plan (IEWP) Services on February 6, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of March 13, 2026. This procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive IEWP services across multiple Michigan military installations, with deliverables including Michigan Minus IEWP, Camp Grayling IEWP, Fort Custer IEWP, and Joint Forces Reserve Center services. The contract term spans three years with up to two one-year renewal options, allowing 35 days for proposal development and submission. The evaluation process employed a Joint Evaluation Committee consisting of three voting members from DMVA that assessed proposals using four technical criteria: Product Quality (40 points), Service Capabilities (10 points), Delivery Capabilities (20 points), and Vendor Questions Worksheet (30 points), with an 80-point passing threshold required for responsive and responsible bidders. The successful vendor must demonstrate expertise in energy and water management planning across military installations and possess the operational capabilities to deliver services to geographically dispersed locations throughout Michigan.

Tetra Tech Inc. was the sole bidder and received a Notice of Intent to Award dated May 18, 2026, pending State Administrative Board approval, after achieving a perfect technical score of 100 points. The negotiated contract value totals $579,986.00, representing a reduction from the initial bid of $599,986.00, with component pricing allocated as follows: Michigan Minus IEWP at $276,593.00, Camp Grayling IEWP at $144,500.00, Fort Custer IEWP at $71,810.00, and Joint Forces Reserve Center at $87,083.00. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were indicated in the procurement documentation. Unsuccessful bidders may request debriefing sessions through Gregory Palwak, Solicitation Manager, at pawlakg@michigan.gov or 517-256-2439. The Notice of Intent to Award was posted on May 21, 2026, with a final due date for challenge period comments of May 26, 2026.