DNR fisheries survey nets per specifications

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued a Request for Proposal on January 25, 2023, for the procurement of custom-made fishing survey nets to support fisheries research and management activities. The solicitation calls for delivery of 25 maxi-mini fyke nets, 8 large mesh fyke nets, and 10 custom-made vertical gill nets in various sizes, all manufactured in strict accordance with detailed technical specifications provided in the RFP documents. All deliverables must be completed within 90 calendar days from receipt of order and delivered F.O.B. Destination to Plainwell, Michigan 49080, with the contract effective February 10, 2023, and expiring September 30, 2023. The evaluation process is structured as a pass/fail assessment based on completion of the Vendor Questions Worksheet and Schedule A Statement of Work, with price evaluation occurring only for proposals that successfully pass both technical components; pricing will then be assessed to determine whether proposals fall within the State's anticipated fair market value. Questions from potential bidders were due by January 31, 2023, with state responses posted on February 2, 2023, and the proposal submission deadline was February 10, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. EST. No bidders' conferences or site visits were scheduled. Pricing must be firm for the entire contract term and include all shipping and handling costs, with contractors required to be registered in SIGMA VSS and EFT-compliant prior to purchase order issuance.

The State of Michigan reserves the right to consider prior performance, total cost of ownership, economic impact to Michigan, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) status in award decisions, indicating a preference for certified SDVOB enterprises. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the solicitation. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance with a $1,000,000 minimum per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, naming the State as an additional insured, and are subject to liquidated damages provisions of $500 plus $100 per day for late or improper completion. Payment will be made exclusively by Electronic Funds Transfer within 45 days of receipt. The RFP is subject to federal provisions, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements if applicable and Byrd Anti-Lobbying certification if the contract value exceeds $100,000. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the available documentation; however, the anticipated contract value and final award amount will be determined through the evaluation and pricing assessment process.