Notice of Intent to Award 18*2010

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management, & Budget's Procurement Office issued RFP 18*2010 to procure Tate Access Flooring installation and replacement services at the Lake Superior Hosting Center (LSHC) located in the Secretary of State Building in Dimondale, Michigan. The solicitation was posted on the SIGMA VSS platform on March 30, 2018, with proposals due on April 4, 2018, and a Notice of Intent to Award posted on April 11, 2018, with a deadline of April 13, 2018. The project scope requires the contractor to replace old Tate Access Flooring in five specific areas totaling approximately 900 square feet in the raised floor area, utilizing Con Core 1250 panels with 1/16" anti-static HPL covering to match existing conditions, with a mandatory bolted stringer understructure and no alternate products permitted. Delivery and installation were expected to be completed seven to ten weeks following purchase order award. The State's evaluation process considered bidder responsibility and proposal responsiveness in accordance with solicitation instructions, and the State reserved the right to conduct facility inspections, oral presentations, interviews, reference checks, and background checks during the evaluation phase.

The procurement evaluation process included consideration of qualified disabled veteran (QDV) status under Michigan law, indicating this as a potential evaluation criterion. Two bidders submitted proposals in response to the solicitation: JEMTECH GROUP and DataSpan Holdings Inc. DataSpan Holdings Inc. was recommended for award in the amount of $28,619.00, pending State Administrative Board approval. Bidders not recommended for award were encouraged to schedule debriefing sessions with Solicitation Manager Kyle Stolicker at stolickerk@michigan.gov or 517-335-1562 to understand the State's rationale for the award decision.