Notice of Award of Water Quality Monitoring Services

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #240000002756 for Water Quality Monitoring Services, seeking comprehensive environmental monitoring capabilities. The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on July 23, 2024, with proposals originally due September 9, 2024, and a Notice of Intent to Award date of September 24, 2024. The procurement encompasses a five-year contract with potential for two additional one-year renewal options. Evaluation criteria were structured across three primary areas: Statement of Work Section 1 Requirements (25 points), Statement of Work Section 3 Staffing (40 points), and Vendor Questions Worksheet (35 points). Prospective vendors were required to demonstrate technical expertise in water quality monitoring, laboratory capabilities, and comprehensive environmental assessment methodologies. The technical evaluation process rigorously assessed bidders' capabilities, with specific emphasis on meeting detailed statement of work requirements and demonstrating qualified staffing competencies.

The procurement did not include specific set-aside requirements for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB) or Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (GDBE). Great Lakes Environmental Center, Inc. emerged as the sole bidder, receiving a technically strong score of 98 out of 100 points, despite minor deficiencies in laboratory accreditation documentation and customer service contact information. The contract was awarded to Great Lakes Environmental Center, Inc. with a total contract value of $16,000,000.00, contingent upon State Administrative Board approval. The evaluation team, composed of representatives from EGLE's Finance Division and Water Resources Division, conducted a comprehensive review of the proposal. This procurement represents a significant investment in ongoing water quality monitoring services, providing critical environmental assessment capabilities for the state of Michigan through a long-term contractual arrangement.