Marijuana Impairment Goggles

The Michigan State Police, Office of Highway Safety Planning, issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 180000000532 for the one-time purchase of 70 units of marijuana impairment simulation goggles. The goggles are plastic-based with durable elastic straps designed to simulate the visual and cognitive effects of marijuana impairment, including distorted visual processing, altered visual perception, slower decision making, and loss of short-term memory. Bidders must be either the manufacturer or an authorized distributor of the goggles, with the State retaining verification rights. The procurement timeline includes a written questions deadline of 9:00 AM EST on April 9, 2018, with State answers posted by April 11, 2018, and a final proposal submission deadline of 9:00 AM EST on April 25, 2018. Samples identical to the proposed goggles must be submitted with the proposal, clearly labeled with the bidder name and ITB number; late samples will result in disqualification. Award will be made to the bidder offering the best combination of deliverables, specifications, delivery timeframes, and price, with the anticipated purchase order beginning May 1, 2018, and delivery required by August 6, 2018.

All pricing must include shipping charges with F.O.B. destination delivery and transportation prepaid; alternative F.O.B. terms will disqualify bidders. Bids must remain valid for at least 90 calendar days from the submission deadline, and bidders must specify their lead time for delivery. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 general aggregate limit, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Michigan SIGMA system with completed and signed terms and conditions forms. Contractors must pass fingerprint-based background checks and may be required to wear State-issued identification badges. Bidders may submit written protests within three business days of the notice of recommendation for award posting on the State website. The ITB does not specify a budget range or award value; pricing will be competitive among qualifying bidders.