Intent to Award RFP 260000002292

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Purchasing Unit has issued an intent to award RFP 260000002292 for Calcium Magnesium Acetate (CMA) solid deicer, with the notice posted July 16, 2026 and award recommendation due for State Administrative Board approval by July 21, 2026.

General Atomics International Services Corporation dba Cryotech Deicing Technology is the recommended awardee at $277,970 for 110 tons of CMA deicer at $2,527 per ton. The competing bidder, Elchemy Inc, proposed $427,900 at $3,890 per ton. Both bidders passed mandatory pass/fail evaluation criteria: completion and signature of Confidential Treatment Form, completion of Vendor Questions and Schedules A and B, and agreement with Standard Contract Terms. Award was made to the lowest-price passing bidder.

The contract covers CMA deicer supply for winter operations on the Zilwaukee Bridge. The initial term is one year with up to four one-year renewal options. The RFP was posted June 30, 2026 with a 14-day solicitation period and July 14 due date; two proposals were received.

Bidders not recommended for award may request a debriefing with MDOT Solicitation Manager Anna Swanson. Award remains pending State Administrative Board approval, if applicable.