DNR jasper dairy boat ramp- 23A gravel & limestone, delivered

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP #180000003248) for the furnishing and delivery of aggregate materials, specifically 23A gravel and limestone, to the DNR Jasper Dairy Boat Launch facility. The solicitation was posted on SIGMA VSS on August 6, 2018, with a bid deadline of Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. The procurement sought vendors capable of delivering the specified aggregate materials to support the Parks and Recreation Division's facilities and maintenance needs. The evaluation criteria focused on bid competitiveness and vendor responsiveness to published specifications, with award determination based on the lowest overall price offered by a qualified bidder demonstrating capability to perform the work satisfactorily. The evaluation committee, consisting of Project Manager Andrew Montgomery and the assigned Buyer, assessed all submitted proposals against the mandatory requirements outlined in the solicitation documents. This represented a one-time purchase with no renewal options specified in the contract terms.

The procurement did not include noted set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligible bidders to specific enterprise categories based on the available documentation. Two bids were submitted in response to the solicitation, with E2 Enterprises, LLC, located at 26861 Trillium Drive, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331, selected as the recommended awardee at a total cost of $25,710.18. The competing bidder, Green Dream International, submitted a proposal for $32,982.78. The award recommendation was pending State Administrative Board approval if applicable. Bidders not selected for award were offered the opportunity to schedule a debriefing session with Solicitation Manager Patrick Avendt at (517) 284-5922 or avendtp@michigan.gov to understand the evaluation results. The contract award value of $25,710.18 represented the lowest qualified bid meeting all mandatory specifications for the aggregate delivery project.