Notice of Intent to Award, 260000001750; 751/26036. BDW

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Design and Construction Division issued a Notice of Intent to Award for Request for Proposal Number 260000001750 (DTMB File Number 751/26036.BDW) concerning Port Austin and East Tawas Harbors of Refuge Fuel System Upgrades. The RFP was posted on the SIGMA VSS platform on April 10, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of April 30, 2026, and the notice of intent to award was issued on May 5, 2026. Three responsive proposals were received and evaluated by an ad hoc committee in conjunction with Design and Construction Project Director Bruce Watkins. The evaluation was conducted using a best value selection methodology that considered the optimal combination of technical evaluation criteria and pricing factors as specified in the solicitation documents. Edgewater Resources, LLC, located at 518 Broad Street, Suite 200, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085, has been recommended as the awardee, with Weston Solutions of Michigan, Inc. ranking second and Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. ranking third in the competitive evaluation process.

The procurement documents provided do not include specific information regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or eligibility limitations for responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials, nor are there details concerning existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. Similarly, the award value or budget range for this fuel system upgrade contract is not disclosed in the Notice of Intent to Award memo. The recommendation is pending appropriate approval and contract execution by the Director of DTMB's State Facility Administration Design and Construction Division, with a protest period deadline of May 6, 2026.