Mesh material for the production of MSI laundry bags.

The Michigan Department of Corrections seeks qualified suppliers to provide 100% polyester mesh fabric for the production of laundry bags through Request for Proposals (RFP) 190000001842. The procurement involves Ingham County and the City of Lansing in Michigan. The specification requires polyester mesh netting fabric with 250/1000 denier yarn, 1/4 to 3/8 inch mesh openings, finished weight of 5.9 to 6.5 ounces per square yard, and bright white coloring, with each roll containing 85 to 95 yards and measuring 46.5 to 49.5 inches wide with at least one selvage edge. The estimated three-year usage is 270,000 linear yards, and bidders must submit physical samples (two per proposed material, with one measuring a minimum of 2 linear yards and the other 1 linear yard) along with specification sheets. The evaluation process consists of three sequential steps: technical evaluation based on a Vendor Questions Worksheet and Statement of Work (worth 100 points with an 80-point minimum threshold), sample evaluation (pass/fail against ten specific technical criteria), and price evaluation for proposals passing the first two steps. Critical deadlines include a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on April 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, written questions due by April 23, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern, and the revised proposal and sample submission deadline of May 3, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern. The anticipated contract start date is June 4, 2019, with a three-year base term and two optional one-year renewal periods at the State's sole discretion.

No set-aside designations or restrictions targeting specific organization types, including disadvantaged enterprises, are specified in the procurement documents. The Michigan Department of Corrections has no country of origin restrictions and will accept products manufactured domestically, internationally, or through a combination thereof based on best value determination. Pricing must be submitted separately and quoted F.O.B. Destination with all transportation charges included in the unit price; the State will not pay freight separately. Deliveries must be made to Parnall Correctional Facility Central Regional Warehouse in Jackson, Michigan, between 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. EST/EDT, Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays, with the State preferring deliveries within 30 calendar days of order receipt and reserving the right to deduct 1% from invoices for each week of late delivery. Contractors must maintain a one-year manufacturer's warranty, provide a toll-free customer service number, designate a representative located in the continental United States, and ensure that all contractor staff entering Michigan Department of Corrections facilities pass security and background checks including ICHAT and LEIN clearance. No incumbent vendor information, award value, or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documents.