Notice of intent to award-DNR three centrifugal pumps

The State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued a one-time purchase solicitation (RFP #190000003004) for three self-priming centrifugal pumps to support the Muskegon fish rearing ponds. The Request for Proposal was posted on the SIGMA VSS platform on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, with a submission deadline of Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. The procurement sought responsive and responsible bidders capable of furnishing and delivering equipment that met mandatory solicitation requirements and technical specifications. The evaluation committee, consisting of Project Manager Nicholas Merchant and DNR Buyer Patrick Avendt, assessed proposals based on the bidder's ability to satisfy all mandatory requirements, with award recommendation made to the lowest-priced responsive bidder. This is a one-time purchase with no contract term or renewal options. Vendors not recommended for award may request a debriefing session with Solicitation Manager Patrick Avendt at avendtp@michigan.gov or (517) 284-5922.

The procurement notice does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on disadvantaged enterprise status or organizational type. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the solicitation materials, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements were noted. The DNR recommended award to Detroit Pump of Warren, Michigan, at $9,879.00 per pump, totaling $29,637.00 for three pumps delivered, as the lowest responsive bid. The competing bid from Dubois-Cooper Associates of Plymouth, Michigan, was $11,410.00 per pump or $34,230.00 for three pumps delivered. The award is pending State Administrative Board approval if applicable.