Notice of Award of Water Quality Monitoring Services

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Procurement Office solicited Water Quality Monitoring Services through RFP #240000002756, which was posted on July 23, 2024, with a response deadline of September 9, 2024. The procurement seeks comprehensive water quality monitoring services for a five-year initial term with two optional one-year renewal periods. The evaluation process utilized three weighted technical criteria: Schedule A Statement of Work Section 1 Requirements (25 points), Schedule A Statement of Work Section 3 Staffing (40 points), and Vendor Questions Worksheet (35 points), with a total of 100 points possible. Proposals scoring 80 or higher points advanced to pricing evaluation. The evaluation team, comprised of a Procurement Manager, Aquatic Biology Specialist, and GLWARM Supervisor, assessed all submitted proposals according to these established criteria. The Notice of Intent to Award was issued on September 24, 2024, pending State Administrative Board approval, with a contract due date of September 25, 2030.

Great Lakes Environmental Center, Inc., located in Traverse City, Michigan, was the sole bidder and recommended awardee, achieving a technical score of 98 out of 100 points. The evaluation identified two minor deficiencies in the proposal: the absence of current laboratory accreditation and the lack of a customer service number. As the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price, Great Lakes Environmental Center, Inc. was selected for award with a total bid price of $16,000,000.00 over the contract period. No set-aside designations or restrictions were applied to this procurement; however, the awardee does not hold Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business or Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certifications. Bidders not recommended for award may request a debriefing session from Solicitation Manager Lisa VanOstran at vanostranl@michigan.gov or (517) 599-7680.