ETS ABP-4-MR Backpack Electrofishing System BRAND SPECIFIC

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is issuing a Request for Proposal for the purchase of six complete ETS ABP-4-MR Backpack Electrofishing Systems with accessories on a brand-specific basis. The procurement requires delivery of six electrofishing systems, each including anode pole assemblies, batteries, chargers, and manuals, along with a one-year limited warranty covering parts and labor. All deliverables must be delivered within 90 calendar days from receipt of order and shipped F.O.B. to Gaylord, Michigan. The contract term runs from April 10, 2023, through September 30, 2023, with no renewal options. The RFP has a question deadline of March 24, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. EST and a proposal submission deadline of April 4, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. EST. Awards will be made based on a pass/fail evaluation of the Vendor Questions Worksheet and Statement of Work, followed by price evaluation, with the best value being the determining factor. Bidders must register in the SIGMA VSS system to submit proposals electronically, with all mandatory documents including the Confidential Treatment Form, Vendor Questions Worksheet, Schedule A (Statement of Work), and Schedule B (Vendor Price Quote) required as attachments.

This is a strictly brand-specific procurement restricted to the manufacturer or authorized dealers/distributors of ETS Electrofishing Systems, with bids on alternate brands subject to rejection as non-responsive. The State reserves the right to consider qualified disabled veteran/service-disabled veteran-owned business status under MCL 18.1261(8) in its evaluation. Pricing must be firm for the entire contract term and include all delivery costs to the destination. Liquidated damages of $500 plus $100 per day apply for late or improper completion. Contracts equal to or greater than $250,000 require State Administrative Board approval. The sole point of contact is Solicitation Manager Lisa Crozier-Green at CrozierGreenL@michigan.gov, and all bidder questions and State responses will be posted on the SIGMA VSS website for transparency.