First Aid Bags with Medical Contents for MSP

The Michigan State Police, Organizational Development Division, is soliciting proposals through Request for Proposal No. 230000001307 for a one-time purchase of first aid bags with medical contents. This is a brand and model-specific procurement with no alternate bids accepted, requiring bidders to be manufacturers or manufacturer-authorized distributors who must bid all line items as a single purchase order. The primary deliverable is the Haynes First Responder bag in MSP blue with black zippers and maize lettering, measuring 19H x 11W x 10D inches, constructed of 1000D polyester shell with PU coating, featuring multiple compartments, MOLLE webbing, reflective elements, and padded arm straps. The procurement also includes specified medical supplies such as Hyfin Vent Compact Chest Seals, Combat Application Tourniquets (C-A-T Gen 7), Emergency Trauma Dressings, S-rolled gauze, SWAT-T tourniquets, QuikClot Combat Hemostatic Gauze, Microflex nitrile gloves, Curaplex fabric adhesive bandages, elastic bandages, trauma shears, and BVM manometers. The RFP was issued on February 16, 2023, with a bidder question deadline of February 21, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, answers posted by February 23, 2023, and a proposal submission deadline of March 2, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS in modifiable format with individual file sizes limited to 6 MB. The anticipated contract begin date is March 9, 2023, with delivery required within 65 calendar days of order receipt. Evaluation criteria include the lowest overall price, prior performance, economic impact to the State, and total-cost-of-ownership factors, with contracts exceeding $250,000 requiring State Administrative Board approval. All proposals must include a completed Confidential Treatment Form, warranty information, and documentation of security procedures and background check compliance for personnel accessing criminal justice information systems or State facilities.

The RFP documentation does not identify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted categories of organizations, nor does it indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Additionally, the available RFP materials do not specify pricing terms, budget ranges, or anticipated award values for this procurement. Bidders must complete a comprehensive vendor questionnaire addressing company background, experience, Michigan economic impact, compliance with labor and environmental laws, and certifications regarding tax obligations, Iran-linked business status, and clean corporate citizen standing. There is no mention of existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration, as this appears to be a straightforward procurement of physical goods and medical supplies. The contract award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest overall price as determined by Michigan State Police, giving consideration to the evaluation criteria outlined in the RFP.