Notice of Intent to Award-DNR Eight Skidoo Snowmobiles

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Procurement Services Office issued a Notice of Intent to Award for a one-time purchase Request for Proposal (RFP #190000002637) to procure eight Skidoo Tundra LT Snowmobiles. The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on June 27, 2019, with a proposal submission deadline of July 12, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. The procurement required bidders to supply all eight snowmobiles as specified, with evaluation conducted by an Evaluation Committee consisting of Sharon Conley (Project Manager) and Patrick Avendt (DNR Buyer). Three qualified bidders submitted proposals for consideration. The evaluation criteria prioritized responsive bids that could meet the full quantity requirement of eight units. Award recommendation was made based on the lowest responsive bid from a vendor capable of supplying all required quantities, demonstrating that responsiveness and ability to fulfill the complete order were primary evaluation factors.

The award was made to Marquette Power Sports, located in Negaunee, Michigan, which submitted the lowest responsive bid at $8,220.00 per unit for a total contract value of $65,760.00 and confirmed availability of all eight snowmobiles. The competing bidders included Renze Power Sports, which bid $9,250.00 per unit but could only provide one snowmobile, and Soder's Fish and Hunt Shop, which bid $8,400.00 per unit but could only provide six snowmobiles. The contract was awarded to the lowest responsive bidder meeting the full quantity requirement. The notice does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder eligibility based on business classification. Unsuccessful bidders were informed that they could schedule a debriefing session with Solicitation Manager Patrick Avendt at avendtp@michigan.gov or (517) 284-5922 to review the evaluation results.