Notice of Intent to Award Flares contract for GCSD

The Michigan State Police issued RFP 260000001616 for the procurement of flares and fusees to support the needs of the Grand Concept School District (GCSD). The solicitation was posted on the SIGMA VSS platform on March 30, 2026, with proposals due on April 17, 2026, following a 19-day solicitation period. The contract encompasses a three-year initial term with options for up to two additional one-year renewals. Evaluation criteria included technical assessment across four key areas: product quality (25 points possible), service capabilities (25 points possible), delivery capabilities (25 points possible), and vendor questions worksheet responses (25 points possible), with an 80-point minimum threshold required for pricing consideration. Vendors were required to demonstrate compliance with product specifications, provide comprehensive service and delivery capabilities, and complete detailed questionnaires regarding their qualifications and capacity to fulfill the contract requirements.

Standard Fusee Corp of Easton, Maryland, was the sole bidder and received a technical evaluation score of 98 out of 100 points, successfully exceeding the minimum threshold for pricing evaluation. The company scored 24 out of 25 points for product quality, 25 out of 25 points for service capabilities, 25 out of 25 points for delivery capabilities, and 24 out of 25 points for vendor questions responses, with minor deficiencies noted regarding missing contact information and incomplete product specification documentation. The award recommendation for Standard Fusee Corp in the amount of $249,000.00 was issued on April 28, 2026, pending State Administrative Board approval. No incumbent vendor or set-aside designations were specified in the solicitation materials. Interested parties seeking additional information regarding the evaluation or award process may contact solicitation manager Paula Hurst for debriefing sessions.