MPSCS - Notice of Intent to Award RFP 18*2885

This procurement is a Notice of Intent to Award for Request for Proposal 180000002885 issued by the State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management, & Budget's Financial Services office for non-destructive testing services at MPSCS facilities. The solicitation sought a qualified contractor to perform non-destructive testing of 120 guy tower anchors, with the RFP posted on the SIGMA VSS platform on June 21, 2018, and proposals due by July 11, 2018. The State's evaluation process assessed vendors' ability to successfully perform the identified duties, adherence to solicitation instructions, and compliance with mandatory requirements, and the State reserved the right to conduct on-site facility visits, require oral presentations, conduct interviews and reference checks, and request additional price concessions during evaluation. Two bidders submitted proposals by the deadline: Metallurgical Engineering Services Inc. and Ampjack America Ltd. The State of Michigan has recommended an award to Metallurgical Engineering Services Inc., pending State Administrative Board approval if applicable.

Neither of the two bidders held Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) status, though the State did consider qualified disabled veteran (QDV) status under Michigan Compiled Law 18.1261(8) during the evaluation process. No set-aside designations or restrictions limiting response eligibility were noted in the solicitation materials. The recommended award amount is $285,450.00 to Metallurgical Engineering Services Inc., and bidders not recommended for award may schedule a debriefing session with Solicitation Manager Kyle Stolicker to understand the State's rationale for the award recommendation. The State may utilize bidder information to determine fair market value and is not obligated to accept the lowest price proposal.