Internal Rescue Hoist for MSP

The Michigan State Police issued a Request for Proposal on May 20, 2021, for the procurement of one Goodrich 42305-3 High Performance Rescue Hoist Assembly for internal mounting on a UH-1H helicopter to support rescue operations and provide operational flexibility through transferability between two aircraft. This is a brand and model-specific procurement with no alternate bids accepted. The scope of work has been clarified through Addendum 1 to exclude installation of fixed mounting provisions, as these are already in place on both aircraft, thereby focusing the procurement solely on the hoist system itself. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the SIGMA VSS system by the June 4, 2021 deadline at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, with separate price proposals submitted in modifiable formats. The bidder question deadline was May 26, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, with answers posted by May 28, 2021. Pricing must include all costs such as shipping, handling, and setup charges with F.O.B. destination terms and prepaid transportation charges, and bidders are encouraged to offer quick payment discount terms. The anticipated contract begin date is June 14, 2021, with a delivery timeframe of 180 days after receipt of order. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest overall price, and contractor warranty information must be submitted with the bid.

The procurement is subject to standard Michigan State contract terms and conditions, including federal provisions such as Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, and Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act standards. All personnel accessing criminal justice information systems or facilities must pass fingerprint-based background checks and be verified through the System for Award Management for debarment and suspension status. Bidders must meet insurance requirements with minimum limits of $1,000,000 for commercial general liability coverage and $2,000,000 general aggregate. The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The specific contract value or budget range is not disclosed in the RFP materials provided, though the award will be based on the lowest overall price from responsive and responsible bidders.