Notice of Intent to Award DNR-Hurricane Z-Turn Blower

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Enterprise Procurement office issued a Notice of Intent to Award for a self-powered leaf blower (Hurricane Z-Turn Blower) to be used at S. Higgins Lake State Park, with background references to a roof installation project at Waterloo Recreation Area. This solicitation (RFP #190000000203) was originally posted on November 19, 2018, with bids due on November 28, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., and the Notice of Intent to Award was posted on November 30, 2018, with a response deadline of December 3, 2018. The procurement represents a one-time purchase with no renewal options, and the contract was evaluated by the Buyer and Project Managers, including Project Manager Casey Gwisdala, based on responsive and responsible bidder criteria. Three vendors submitted bids for this equipment purchase, and interested parties seeking additional information regarding the award decision are encouraged to contact Solicitation Manager Patrick Avendt at avendtp@michigan.gov or (517) 284-5922.

The award recommendation has been made to Fergusons Equipment Center, located at 955 S. Airport Rd., Traverse City, MI 49686, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder at a contract value of $10,646.09. The competing bids submitted were Doug's Small Engine Co. at $10,997.06 and AIS Construction Equipment at $11,114.05. The award is contingent upon State Administrative Board approval if applicable. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder qualifications are mentioned in the available documentation. Unsuccessful bidders are encouraged to schedule debriefing sessions with the Solicitation Manager to discuss the evaluation and award decision process.