Mercury 250 Optimax XL & CXL Motors & Installation

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Mercury outboard motors and installation services. The procurement seeks two Mercury 250 Optimax motors—one XL model and one CXL model—each equipped with a stainless steel propeller, along with complete installation labor and shop fees. Installation requirements include hub kits and a 25-inch shaft mounted on the same vessel, with all deliverables requiring one-year manufacturer's written warranties and owner's manuals. Prospective bidders must be authorized dealers or distributors of the proposed products and must submit complete RFQ forms, signed Certifications and Representations documents, and itemized line-item pricing through the SIGMA VSS system. The bid submission deadline is May 11, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with inquiries to the solicitation manager, Lisa Crozier-Green, due by May 4, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. EST, and answers posted by April 30, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. The State reserves the right to evaluate using the lower quoted amount in case of discrepancies between the RFQ document and SIGMA VSS pricing, and payment terms are net 45 days from DNR acceptance.

The procurement includes mandatory compliance certifications addressing forced labor prohibitions, Michigan business tax filing requirements under Public Act 431 of 1984, Iran-linked business restrictions per Public Act 517 of 2012, clean corporate citizen status under the Environmental Protection Act of 1994, and verification that all applicable State of Michigan taxes are current with no outstanding state debt. Vendors must authorize the State to verify the accuracy of all information provided in registration and contracting documents. The contract incorporates Michigan's Standard Contract Terms for one-time purchases, establishing payment procedures through Electronic Funds Transfer with exclusive invoicing in itemized format, a 30-day State review period for inspection and acceptance, comprehensive indemnification obligations, and termination rights allowing the State to terminate for cause or convenience without penalty. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents. The solicitation manager serves as the sole point of contact throughout procurement, and contacting other state personnel may result in bidder disqualification.