Notice of Intent to Award for RFP 190000002857

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 190000002857 for the procurement of a Gas Chromatograph with Accessories. The solicitation was posted on SIGMA VSS on 7/24/19 and remained open for 15 days, with proposal submissions due by 8/8/19. Three vendors submitted proposals: Agilent Technologies, Inc., Inficon Inc., and Wasson-Ece Instrumentation. The procurement was structured as a one-time purchase with proposals evaluated on a pass/fail basis across specified criteria. Evaluation criteria included responsiveness, technical compliance, and pricing, with proposals required to meet all mandatory requirements detailed in the RFP documentation. The procurement process involved a comprehensive review of submitted proposals, with vendors required to provide complete documentation and meet all specified technical specifications for the Gas Chromatograph.

The solicitation was open to all vendors, with a notation of potential preference for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB). Of the three bidders, Wasson-Ece Instrumentation was deemed non-responsive for failing to return or attach a complete RFP copy. The State of Michigan recommended awarding the contract to Inficon Inc. at a total price of $25,038.00, which included $24,838 for the base Gas Chromatograph and $200 for crating, packing, and shipping. This recommendation was pending State Administrative Board approval. Agilent Technologies, Inc. submitted a higher-priced proposal at $40,992.21, which was not selected. The procurement represented a straightforward acquisition with a clear focus on obtaining the most competitive pricing for the required scientific equipment while maintaining strict compliance with state procurement guidelines.