DNR McLain State Park - Riprap and Armor Stone

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources' Enterprise Procurement division issued Request for Proposal #180000003247 to procure riprap and armor stone for DNR McLain State Park. This solicitation sought a qualified vendor to furnish and deliver riprap and armor stone materials as a one-time purchase with no renewal options for the DNR Parks and Recreation Division. The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on August 6, 2018, with proposals due on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. The evaluation process was conducted by the Buyer and Project Managers, including Project Manager Dan Dowdy, who assessed bids based on responsiveness and qualifications. Four vendors submitted competitive bids for consideration in this procurement opportunity. The contract award was pending State Administrative Board approval where applicable, and unsuccessful bidders were offered debriefing sessions with Solicitation Manager Patrick Avendt to understand the evaluation rationale.

Great Lakes Mineral Works, LLC, located at PO Box 393, Houghton, Michigan 49931, was recommended for award as the lowest qualified and responsive bidder at a total contract value of $281,036.00. The three competing bids received were E2 Enterprises, LLC at $314,300.00; Green Dream International at $314,561.60; and Kopas Construction, LLC at $1,298,000.00. While the solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent contractor preferences, the competitive bidding process and evaluation criteria focused on price competitiveness and vendor qualifications. The award letter and synopsis indicate that the contract represents a straightforward materials procurement without specialized infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The contract value of $281,036.00 reflects the state's budgeted allocation for this one-time materials purchase for park improvements at McLain State Park.