MSI janitorial kitchen concentrates

Summary of the State and Local Contracting Opportunity:

The State of Michigan Department of Corrections Procurement Division has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking information on types of kitchen cleaning products, various testing methods, and industry best practices. The RFI covers seven specific product categories including automatic dishwashing detergent, pot and pan liquid detergent, heavy duty degreaser, kitchen quarry tile cleaner, concentrated citrus/peroxide cleaner, and concentrated freezer cleaner. The State plans to issue an upcoming bid for kitchen cleaning products to be used in correctional facilities. Vendors are asked to provide details on their proposed products, such as brand name, color, scent, NFPA rating, dilution rate, and equivalency to the reference products listed. Vendors are also requested to provide information on their experience providing caustic cleaners for institutional use and whether they would likely bid on an upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) for these products. The anticipated timeline includes a deadline to submit questions on February 7, 2019, posting of answers on February 13, 2019, and a deadline to submit responses on February 19, 2019, with potential follow up on February 22, 2019.

The RFI does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFI also does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Additionally, the RFI does not include any details on possible award values or budget ranges.