DNR RE-manufactured broyhill load & pack waste removal vehic

The State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) 21-0029 for the procurement of a remanufactured Broyhill "Load and Pack" Rubbish Collection Vehicle, specifically targeting the Caledonia Village jurisdiction. The solicitation seeks a specialty vehicle with waste collection and compaction capabilities that can operate on finished lawns, with the requirement that the vendor be a licensed franchisee of the unit being offered. The DNR has identified Broyhill, Inc. from Dakota City, Nebraska, as the intended source but is open to alternative proposals from vendors who can provide an equivalent product. Key deliverables include a one-man waste collection vehicle with a full manufacturer's warranty, with commodity codes 07177 (Specialty Vehicles) and 06575 (Refuse/Garbage Collection Bodies and Parts) defining the procurement scope. Critical deadlines include vendor questions due by April 21, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. EDT, and potential alternative proposals due by 3:00 p.m. on the same date, with responses to be posted on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS.

The solicitation includes comprehensive vendor qualification requirements, with emphasis on verifying vendor legitimacy through detailed submissions about company background, experience, financial data, and various certifications. Vendors must demonstrate clean corporate citizen status, comply with Iran-linked business restrictions, and adhere to convict labor regulations. The procurement appears to have potential set-aside considerations for qualified disabled veteran-owned businesses, though no explicit set-aside is mandated. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, this is described as a one-time purchase with no ongoing pricing requirements. The DNR is primarily seeking a sole-source procurement with Broyhill, Inc., but remains open to equivalent alternatives that meet the technical specifications and warranty requirements. The solicitation indicates a focused, strategic procurement approach with stringent vendor qualification criteria and a preference for a proven, manufacturer-direct solution for specialized waste removal equipment.