GC - Digiplate

The State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 190000001704 on April 12, 2019, for the procurement of a Thermal Digiplate Machine system for the Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI) Graphic Communication Trade classroom located in Painwell, Michigan. The solicitation seeks a complete TDP-459 Mitsubishi Imaging Thermal Digiplate Platesetter package including a controller, RIP software with Smart Manager, Dell platform and monitor, film spool, freight, delivery, installation, and comprehensive training. All contract activities must be delivered and installed within 60 business days from receipt of order, with a maximum timeframe of 60 calendar days, with an anticipated contract begin date of April 30, 2019. The proposal deadline is April 23, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with questions due by April 17, 2019, and answers to be posted by April 19, 2019. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value based on four equally weighted evaluation criteria: product quality, service capabilities, delivery capabilities, and vendor qualifications, each valued at 25 points for a total of 100 points. Proposals receiving 75 or more technical evaluation points will have pricing evaluated, and all pricing must be firm for the entire contract length, submitted separately in a modifiable format, and must include all costs for installation, freight, and handling.

Vendors must comply with Michigan Business Tax requirements, Iran Linked Business prohibitions, environmental standards, and certifications regarding forced labor, convict labor, and outstanding State debt. Bidders with Qualified Disabled Veteran or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) status may receive preference consideration under the set-aside provisions. All proposals must include a completed Confidential Treatment Form regardless of whether confidential information is claimed. The contract is subject to Michigan law and governed by the State's Procurement Standard Contract Terms (Short Form) and applicable federal provisions if funded with federal dollars, with liquidated damages of $5,000 plus $100 per day assessed for late or improper completion. The State reserves the right to negotiate terms, conduct facility tours, require oral presentations, and perform reference and background checks on selected vendors. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the solicitation documents.