Notice of award of RFP 260000000513

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget's Central Procurement Office, in coordination with the Michigan Department of Transportation, issued RFP 260000000513 to procure accessible passenger vehicles in the form of modified minivans. The Request for Proposal was posted on December 5, 2025, with a submission deadline of January 9, 2026, establishing a four-week solicitation period. The contract term spans two years with up to two one-year renewal options. The evaluation committee assessed proposals using six technical evaluation criteria weighted for a total of 100 points, with a minimum threshold of 80 points required for pricing evaluation consideration. Two bidders submitted proposals and both exceeded the required technical score threshold. Hoekstra Transportation, Inc., based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, received a technical score of 100 points, while Bus Service Incorporated, based in Canal Winchester, Ohio, received 96 points. A Notice of Intent to Award was issued on April 15, 2026, pending State Administrative Board approval.

Neither bidder was designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business or Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, and no set-aside restrictions were applied to this procurement. Hoekstra Transportation, Inc. was recommended for award based on achieving a superior technical score, demonstrating higher performance in the Service Timeframes category and the Staffing/Vendor Questions section, where Bus Service Incorporated failed to provide a required organizational chart. The award recommendation was based on best value to the State of Michigan, combining technical score and pricing evaluation. Hoekstra Transportation, Inc.'s total pricing ranged from $3,891,403.75 to $3,964,477.25 depending on seat cover type and vehicle configuration options, while Bus Service Incorporated's pricing ranged from $4,265,740.05 to $4,290,990.05. Both responsive and responsible bidders received award recommendations of $100,000 each. Bidders not recommended for award were invited to schedule debriefing sessions with Solicitation Manager Patrick Turcotte.