Notice of Intent to Award for RFP 200000000521

The Michigan Department of Corrections issued RFP 200000000521 (related to award recommendation RFP 200000000316) for the procurement of hospital beds and mattresses intended for use in correctional facilities. The solicitation was posted on December 16, 2019, with a proposal submission deadline of January 8, 2020, allowing bidders 24 days to prepare and submit responses. The specific goods required included two hospital bed models (Spirit Select Base and Spirit Select Mental Health Base) and two mattress types (gel and foam), with detailed specifications outlined in Schedule A, Section 1.1 of the solicitation documents. The evaluation process consisted of a two-criterion technical scoring methodology: the Statement of Work component carried a 75-point weight, and the Vendor Questions Worksheet comprised 25 points, for a total possible technical score of 100 points. Proposals that achieved a minimum technical score of 80 points qualified for pricing consideration. Non-compliant proposals that failed to meet the specified brand and model requirements were subject to disqualification.

The award recommendation was presented to Stryker Corporation of Kalamazoo, Michigan, as the sole bidder and recommended awardee based on best value to the State of Michigan. Stryker Corporation achieved a perfect technical evaluation score of 100 out of 100 points with no deficiencies identified against the mandatory requirements. The total contract award value is $62,631.39, comprised of four line items: the Spirit Select Base hospital beds at $24,508.08, Spirit Select Mental Health Base beds at $25,131.27, gel mattresses at $10,950.00, and foam mattresses at $2,042.04. No information regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or specific funding sources was provided in the available solicitation documents.