DNR WLD Escanaba boardwalk decking

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division issued Request for Proposal #180000003249 for the procurement of composite decking materials for the Escanaba boardwalk project. This was a one-time purchase solicitation posted on SIGMA VSS on August 5, 2018, with proposals due on August 22, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. The primary objective was to identify a qualified vendor capable of furnishing and delivering composite decking that met the DNR's published specifications and mandatory requirements. The evaluation committee, comprised of Buyer Patrick Avendt and Project Manager Coulter Lubben, assessed all responses based on compliance with the solicitation specifications and stated mandatory requirements. Bidders who were not selected for award were offered the opportunity to request a debriefing session with the Solicitation Manager, Patrick Avendt, to obtain clarification regarding the State's evaluation methodology and decision rationale.

McNichols Company, located at 2200 Arthur Ave., Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007, was recommended for award as the lowest qualified and responsive bidder following a competitive evaluation process. The total bid amount for the awarded contract was $15,636.50, representing the sole proposal received in response to this solicitation. The award recommendation was subject to State Administrative Board approval, if applicable. No information regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent contractors, or specialized technology integration requirements was included in the available documentation. The competitive solicitation resulted in a single responsive bid, which was evaluated and recommended for award based on the vendor's demonstrated qualifications and responsiveness to the stated specifications and requirements.