New Contract MSP CVED Automated Weigh Station Screening

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, on behalf of the Michigan State Police, is seeking a contractor to implement an Automated Weigh Station Screening System (AWSSS) for commercial motor vehicle inspection. The procurement involves a contractor-hosted solution with initial deployment at two weigh stations: Coldwater on I-69 and Eastbound New Buffalo on I-94. The system must include telecommunications infrastructure, optical readers, license plate readers, thermal imaging for brake/wheel defects, and computer workstations to scan and verify commercial vehicle USDOT numbers and registration information against federal and state regulatory databases. Vendors must demonstrate three years of AWSSS experience within the past five years and currently provide weigh station bypass solutions. The RFP uses a best value award methodology with evaluation criteria weighted as follows: Project Scope (50%), Bidder Information/Resumes (25%), and Business Specification Worksheet (25%). Proposals must receive a minimum of 80 points to proceed to pricing evaluation. The RFP was issued on May 15, 2018, with mandatory pre-proposal meetings held May 23-24, 2018, and proposal submissions due by June 15, 2018. The anticipated contract start date is August 6, 2018, with an initial three-year term and five potential one-year renewal options.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The system requires hosting in a FedRamp GovCloud rated facility with stringent security requirements. The contractor must provide a solution with 99.98% system availability and include comprehensive support, including telephone support during business hours and 24/7 online assistance. Service level agreements include specific resolution times ranging from 3 hours for critical errors to longer timeframes for lower-priority issues. While no incumbent vendor is directly mentioned, the current lane controls are noted as no longer under warranty and previously maintained by Mettler Toledo. The State reserves the right to expand the solution to additional weigh stations during the contract term. Although specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the pricing must comprehensively cover implementation, licensing, equipment, and ongoing support costs. The system's scalability and potential for future expansion suggest a significant potential contract value with opportunities for long-term engagement.