Notice of Intent to Award for RFP 18000003260

The Michigan Lottery issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 18000003260 for certification services of lottery drawing equipment, targeting comprehensive evaluation and validation of drawing machinery and processes. The procurement covered certification for four ball drawing machines and fourteen sets of drawing balls, including sample data collection, analysis, and random number generator (RNG) certification. The RFP was initially posted on SIGMA VSS on August 9, 2018, with proposal submissions due by September 21, 2018, and a notice of intent to award issued on September 28, 2018. The solicitation was open to qualified vendors with specific experience in state and provincial lottery ball certification, with an evaluation process conducted by subject matter experts from the Lottery's Marketing and Drawing units. Key evaluation criteria focused on technical requirements, service capabilities, prior lottery certification experience, and overall value proposition. The procurement was applicable to jurisdictions including Grand Traverse County and multiple Lansing City districts, with a targeted contract term of three years.

Gaming Laboratories International, LLC from Lakewood, New Jersey, was the sole bidder and was recommended for award after meeting all mandatory requirements. The contract does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, and the vendor was explicitly noted as not being a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB). The total contract award amount is $70,000.00, with individual site visits priced at $10,150.00 per visit. The award is pending State Administrative Board approval, indicating a multi-stage final authorization process. The procurement emphasized prior experience with Michigan Lottery and other state lotteries, with the evaluation team determining that the selected vendor possessed the necessary resources and capabilities to fulfill the certification requirements. The contract represents a specialized technical service procurement focused on ensuring the integrity and randomness of lottery drawing equipment through comprehensive certification processes.