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

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ 220000000444) for the procurement of laboratory testing equipment consisting of one Gilson Test-Master TM-5 (6 Tray Capacity) 115V/60Hz unit and one TSA-112S 4-inch Deep Dust Pan. The solicitation was posted on July 14, 2022, with a bidder question deadline of 3:00 p.m. Eastern on July 13, 2022, and a bid response deadline of 3:00 p.m. Eastern on July 18, 2022. Bidders must complete and submit all required documentation including the Vendor Questions Worksheet, acceptance of Standard Contract Terms, completion of Schedule A with required responses, and completion of Schedule B with firm, fixed-price pricing that includes all costs, shipping, and handling on an F.O.B. Destination prepaid basis. Delivery must occur within 30 business days of order receipt to MDOT's Construction and Technology Building at 8885 Ricks Road, Lansing, Michigan 48917, during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price who meets all mandatory minimum requirements evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Bidders must demonstrate authorization by the equipment manufacturer to provide service, repairs during the warranty period, and technical guidance, or provide proof of such authorization if not the manufacturer. Proposals are irrevocable and binding for 180 calendar days from submission date, and payment will be made exclusively through Electronic Funds Transfer with invoices submitted via email to Cregot@michigan.gov.

The RFQ does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. However, bidders must comply with comprehensive insurance requirements established in Amendment 1, including Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 General Aggregate, provided by companies with an A.M. Best rating of "A-" or better and financial size category VII or better, with the State of Michigan named as an additional insured. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The contract will be governed by Michigan law with all disputes resolved in Michigan Court of Claims, and vendors must maintain financial and accounting records for four years following contract termination or final payment. No specific budget or award value is disclosed in the available documentation.