MPSCS - Rainbow Lake Tower Re-location

The State of Michigan's Department of Technology, Management, and Budget Procurement Office issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 200000001871 to procure specialized tower relocation services for the MPSCS Communications Tower. The procurement sought a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive disassembly, transportation, and re-assembly services for the communications infrastructure. The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on June 11, 2020, with a 28-day solicitation period and a proposal due date of July 9, 2020. Mandatory requirements included demonstrated expertise in tower disassembly and re-assembly operations, transportation logistics capabilities, and compliance with all published specifications. The evaluation was conducted by a team of subject matter experts including Brian Aprill, Rodney Anway, and Kate Jannereth, with the Solicitation Manager reviewing all responses. Bidders who did not receive an award may request a debriefing session with Solicitation Manager Terry Mead at meadt@michigan.gov or 517-335-4062.

The State of Michigan awarded the contract to ERS Tower, LLC dba Mission 1 Communications, located in Ligonier, Indiana, in the total amount of $470,650.00, pending State Administrative Board approval if applicable. The pricing structure includes $70,000.00 for tower disassembly, $20,000.00 for transportation, and $380,650.00 for tower re-assembly. The award was recommended as ERS Tower, LLC was the only responsive and responsible bidder who met all published specifications and offered the lowest price. No set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility were identified in the solicitation materials. The selected contractor is not a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business, and no incumbent vendors or infrastructure integration requirements were specified in the available documentation.