MSP 683 mobile office west branch post womens changing area

The Michigan State Police (MSP) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the rental of a mobile trailer to serve as a temporary women's changing area at the West Branch Post. The procurement seeks a multi-year contract for trailer rental, delivery, setup, and removal services, with the trailer meeting specific dimensional and equipment requirements: minimum 8 feet wide, 8 feet high, and 20 feet long, equipped with HVAC (heating and cooling at 220vac), fluorescent lighting, vinyl flooring, drywall wall covering, windows with screens and mini blinds, and a lockable entrance door with deadbolt. Bidders must submit photographs and detailed specifications of their proposed trailer as part of their proposal. The deadline for bidder questions was March 3, 2020, with answers posted by March 5, 2020, and proposals were due March 12, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with an anticipated contract begin date of March 26, 2020. The initial contract term spans 24 months from March 2020 through September 30, 2021, with potential renewal for up to three additional one-year periods at the State's discretion. Pricing must be firm for the entire contract length with all costs, including delivery, pickup, and fuel charges, included in the bid, with separate pricing schedules required for the initial seven-month period and the subsequent 12-month period. The State will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price, and the contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance ($1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate), automobile liability insurance ($1,000,000 per accident), workers' compensation insurance, and employers liability insurance ($500,000 each accident), with technical support available within 60 minutes and 24-hour on-site service response if remote resolution is not possible.

The procurement includes consideration for qualified disabled veteran/service-disabled veteran-owned business (QDV/SDVOB) status under MCL 18.1261(8) as an evaluation criterion. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the RFP documentation, nor were specific budget ranges or award values disclosed. Delivery and installation must occur within 14 calendar days of the order date, with installation completion confirmed upon MSP Program Manager inspection and setup verification. On-site maintenance must follow the manufacturer's recommended schedule. The contract is subject to Michigan law and administered by Angela LaRose (517-284-3306, larosea@michigan.gov) with Paul Akeo serving as the Program Manager. While no explicit set-asides restricting participation were noted, the consideration of veteran-owned business status suggests the State's openness to disadvantaged enterprise participation, though all qualified bidders meeting the trailer specifications and insurance requirements are eligible to respond.