Notice of Intent to Award for Solicitation 1800000000835

The State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 1800000000835 for the procurement of snowmobiles through a one-time purchase contract. The solicitation was posted on the SIGMA VSS platform on August 8, 2018, with a published due date of August 23, 2018, providing bidders with 15 days to submit proposals. The procurement sought delivery of one 2018 or newer SkiDoo Skandic 900 ACE SWT snowmobile that met all specifications outlined in the solicitation documentation. The evaluation team, consisting of Dorene Sandoval (Buyer), Milly Williams (Procurement Tech), and Rob Onley (Support Services Section Manager), assessed proposals based on responsive and responsible bidder criteria, with award selection determined by the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder methodology. Prospective bidders were required to demonstrate their ability to meet all responsive and responsible requirements as established in the solicitation, and unsuccessful bidders were encouraged to request debriefing sessions with the Solicitation Manager to understand the evaluation rationale.

Marquette Power Sports, located in Negaunee, Michigan, was the sole bidder and was recommended for award in the amount of $26,800.00, pending State Administrative Board approval. The solicitation documentation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular organization types. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors were identified in the procurement materials, and the award represents a standalone purchase with no infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The contract value for this procurement was established at $26,800.00 for the delivery and supply of the specified snowmobile unit. This Notice of Intent to Award was posted on September 4, 2018, with a due date of September 10, 2018, representing the final deadline for interested parties to submit any formal objections or requests for debriefing related to the award decision.