NIA1 - RFP # - 180000000525 - BOD Steam Components Repair

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management, & Budget issued RFP #180000000525 through the SIGMA VSS platform to procure repair services for steam components at the Energy Center. The solicitation was posted on July 25, 2018, with a submission deadline of August 1, 2018, allowing bidders approximately one week to prepare and submit proposals. Two contractors submitted competitive bids by the published due date: Limbach Company LLC and Gunthorpe Plumbing. The evaluation process assessed bidders' ability to perform required duties, responsiveness to solicitation requirements, and compliance with mandatory specifications. The State reserved the right to conduct facility inspections, require oral presentations, perform reference and background checks, and request additional price concessions during the evaluation phase. Qualified contractors needed to demonstrate technical competency in steam component repair and compliance with all solicitation specifications, though the specific scope details, quantities, and contract term were not disclosed in the award documentation.

No Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) set-asides or certifications were noted as requirements for this procurement, and neither of the two bidders held such certification. The solicitation did not identify any incumbent vendors or existing contractors that required integration or transition of services. The State of Michigan recommended an award to Limbach Company LLC in the amount of $13,957.00, pending State Administrative Board approval where applicable. No information regarding contract duration, renewal options, or specific funding sources was provided in the award documentation. Bidders not selected for award were encouraged to request debriefing sessions with the Solicitation Manager, Kyle Stolicker, to understand the rationale for the selection decision.