Miele washer and dryer

The City of Lansing Purchasing Office is soliciting bids for a procurement of Miele washers and dryers intended for the Public Service Department Property Management, specifically for a new fire station. The contract opportunity (B/26/019) requires vendors to provide two specific appliances: a MWT12X5 25-lb capacity rigid-mount washer-extractor and an M30V 30-lb capacity OPL dryer. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM local time on September 22, 2025, and can be submitted electronically through the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) or in person at the Lansing Purchasing Office. Delivery of the equipment is required by November 1, 2025, to 2114 N Grand River, Lansing, MI 48906, with no installation services included. Bidders must submit detailed spec sheets for the items and provide manufacturer warranty information. The city reserves the right to award all or part of the contract and potentially award to multiple bidders, with final quantities contingent upon budget appropriations.

The procurement opportunity encourages bids from all vendors, with specific emphasis on and preference for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) vendors. A local preference policy is in place, wherein a Lansing-based business within 10% of the lowest bid will be given an opportunity to match the bid price. Vendors are strongly encouraged to include any discounts applicable to public entities, and bids will be evaluated with considerations for local economic development and United States manufacturing. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the evaluation will prioritize comprehensive proposals that demonstrate value, local economic impact, and compliance with specified technical requirements. The city's procurement approach indicates a commitment to supporting local businesses while maintaining competitive and comprehensive selection criteria for the washer and dryer equipment.