Notice of Intent to Award for RFQ 190000000383

The State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued Request for Quotes 190000000383 seeking a contractor to supply two varieties of seed corn specifically designated for waterfowl forage to support the DNR Wildlife Division. The RFQ was posted on SIGMA VSS on April 12, 2019, with a fourteen-day business period and a due date of May 16, 2019. The solicitation did not specify contract term, renewal options, or funding source details. The evaluation process, conducted by Solicitation Manager Lisa Crozier-Green in collaboration with Wildlife Technician Brandy Dybas-Berger, assessed proposals based on responsiveness to solicitation instructions and compliance with all mandatory requirements. No site visits, bidders' meetings, or conferences were scheduled as part of the evaluation process. The procurement was conducted as a competitive solicitation; however, only one proposal was received in response to the opportunity.

Helena, located at 4250 South Huron Road in Standish, Michigan, was selected as the awardee at a total contract price of $9,880.00. Helena was determined to be a responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price to the State and was awarded the contract based on meeting all mandatory requirements and submission in accordance with solicitation instructions. The award recommendation was issued without a standard protest period due to the single submission received. Helena is not a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business, and no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types were noted in the solicitation documents. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements were identified in this procurement opportunity.