MPSCS Non-destructive testing of 120 guy tower anchors

The State of Michigan is soliciting proposals for non-destructive testing services for the Michigan Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS), administered through the Department of Technology, Management and Budget-Financial Services. The procurement requires a qualified contractor to perform Cylindrically Guided Wave Technique testing and evaluation on anchor rods at 120 guy tower sites throughout Michigan's Lower and Upper Peninsulas. The contractor must conduct comprehensive testing on 100 percent of anchor rods at each site to identify external or internal corrosion, axial cracking, and circumferential cracking, while excluding remediation work for identified deficiencies. All contractor personnel must possess GUL Wavemaker G3 Level 1, 2, or 3 certification, and key personnel must be approved by the State prior to work commencement and cannot be removed without prior written consent. The contractor must submit a comprehensive project plan within fifteen calendar days of contract award, conduct a project kick-off meeting within nine calendar days, and complete all work during the 2018 calendar year, pending weather restrictions. Proposals were due July 11, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with bidder questions accepted through June 28, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The State reserves the right to reduce the number of included sites, conduct site visits to inspect bidder facilities, require oral presentations, and request additional price concessions. The State will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value based on meeting minimum point thresholds and demonstrating the optimal combination of evaluation factors and price. Liquidated damages of $5,000 plus $500 per day apply for late or improper completion, and unauthorized removal of key personnel may result in credits up to $50,000 per individual.

The RFP documents do not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond to this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available documentation. The Statement of Work requires compensation exclusively through electronic funds transfer, with overtime, holiday pay, and travel expenses explicitly excluded from reimbursement. Invoices must include itemized descriptions of contract activities with unit pricing. While specific budget or award values are not provided in the available documents, contracts exceeding $500,000 require State Administrative Board approval, indicating the potential scope of the award. The contractor must comply with federal provisions including Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements if applicable, debarment and suspension compliance, Clean Air Act and Water Pollution Control Act requirements, and Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment certification. The contractor must also provide comprehensive warranties regarding product conformity and performance, and must submit an example closeout package with its bid proposal demonstrating photographic and testing documentation capabilities.