Gilson Testmaster (TM-5), screens, and pan

The State of Michigan, through the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), is seeking qualified vendors to provide one Gilson Test-Master TM-5 (6 Tray Capacity) 115V/60Hz and one Dust Pan. The contract opportunity is open to all interested vendors, with a bid response deadline of 3:00 p.m. Eastern on Monday, July 18, 2022. Vendors must be authorized by the equipment manufacturer to provide service and repairs during the warranty period and to offer technical guidance. The RFQ requires vendors to complete pricing schedules, provide details on warranties and recalls, and confirm compliance with delivery, packaging, and invoicing requirements. Pricing must be firm and include all costs. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor with the lowest price, with the State reserving the right to consider factors such as overall economic impact and total-cost-of-ownership when evaluating proposals.

The contract opportunity involves the State of Michigan, Ingham County, and the City of Lansing. The Standard Contract Terms document indicates that the contract is subject to inspection and acceptance by the State, with payment terms of net 45 days from receipt of invoice or final acceptance. The contract includes standard warranty, indemnification, termination, and other legal provisions. However, the provided documents do not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, incumbent vendors or current contractors, or award values or budget ranges.