MSI janitorial kitchen concentrates

The Michigan Department of Corrections Procurement Office issued a Request for Proposal (RFP 200000002105) soliciting kitchen chemicals for institutional use. The procurement sought seven line items of janitorial and kitchen cleaning products, including automatic dishwashing detergent, pot and pan liquid detergent, heavy-duty degreaser, kitchen quarry tile cleaner, concentrated citrus/peroxide cleaner, and concentrated freezer cleaner available in versions with and without artwork. Products were required in tote-sized containers and gallon formats, with specific unit costs ranging from $2,015.00 to $3,400.00 annually for tote products and $8.50 to $8.75 per gallon for concentrated freezer cleaner. The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on July 14, 2020, with a response deadline of July 27, 2020, providing bidders with 14 days to submit proposals. Evaluation was conducted using a technical scoring methodology weighted at 100 points, comprising a Vendor Question Worksheet (30 points) and Schedule A—Statement of Work (70 points), with vendors required to demonstrate prior experience, reporting capabilities, and key supplier relationships.

Arrow Chemical Products, Inc., located at 2067 St. Anne Street, Detroit, Michigan 48216, submitted the sole bid response and was recommended for award with a technical score of 94 out of 100, achieving a responsible and responsive designation despite minor deficiencies in documentation regarding prior experience dates and locations. The contract structure provides a three-year initial term with two optional one-year renewal periods. Negotiations with the selected vendor resulted in total cost savings of $12,039.00, with the recommended award amount totaling $1,693,383.00 for the full contract period. The award is contingent upon State Administrative Board approval. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder eligibility were noted in the solicitation materials, and no incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements were identified.