Mpscs - mpscs nokia backhaul repair contract

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget is soliciting proposals for a multi-year contract to provide Nokia backhaul equipment repair services supporting the Michigan Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS), a statewide 800 MHz radio network serving public safety users. This RFP (Solicitation No. 190000000253) requires vendors to repair Nokia microwave infrastructure modules that link over 200 towers throughout Michigan, with the critical requirement that original modules be repaired and returned rather than replaced with substitute units. Vendors must provide flat-rate pricing for approximately 140 distinct part numbers covering Alcatel/Nokia microwave and switching equipment across multiple product lines, including the 9500 MPR series and 7705 SAR platform, with varying quantities in inventory. Key mandatory requirements include designation of a Contractor Representative for Michigan accounts with toll-free customer service availability during business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST), assignment of a Key Personnel member for day-to-day operations who must respond to State inquiries within two business days, comprehensive testing and verification of module functionality before shipment with written documentation, and specification of typical repair turnaround timeframes. The State will evaluate proposals based on best value considerations including qualified disabled veteran (QDV) status under Michigan law, prior performance history with the State, overall economic impact, and total cost of ownership. Critical deadlines include a bidder question deadline of December 15, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern with answers to be posted by November 19, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern, and a proposal submission deadline of November 27, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern. Pricing proposals must be submitted separately from all other proposal documents, with all proposals subject to disclosure under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act unless designated as trade secrets or proprietary information through submission of a Confidential Treatment Form.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting response eligibility; however, qualified disabled veteran status is identified as an evaluation criterion under Michigan law. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The contract requires integration with existing MPSCS infrastructure comprising over 200 towers and supporting the statewide public safety communications network. The State reserves the right to conduct on-site facility inspections, require oral presentations, conduct interviews and reference checks, and request additional price concessions during evaluation. Standard contract terms require contractors to obtain necessary licenses and permits, maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000, register for electronic funds transfer payments, and comply with all State physical and IT security policies. Liquidated damages provisions of $500 plus $100 per day apply for late or improper completion of repair services, and contracts exceeding $500,000 require approval by the State Administrative Board. The solicitation documents do not specify a budget range, estimated contract value, or award amount, leaving the financial scope of the opportunity to be determined through vendor pricing submissions and State evaluation.