Notice of Intent to Award for Solicitation 180000000811

The State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources Enterprise Procurement office issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 180000000811 for the purchase of one enclosed cargo trailer. The solicitation was posted on the SIGMA VSS platform on August 2, 2018, with a 14-day response period and a deadline of August 15, 2018. This is a one-time purchase with no renewal options. The procurement utilized a low-bid evaluation method, with the successful bidder required to meet all responsive and responsible requirements based on mandatory minimums established in the solicitation. The Notice of Intent to Award was issued on August 29, 2018, with the contracting process subject to State Administrative Board approval if applicable. Unsuccessful bidders were afforded the opportunity to schedule debriefing sessions with Solicitation Manager Dorene Sandoval to understand the award decision rationale.

American Trailer Mart Inc., located in Waterford, Michigan, was the sole bidder who submitted a compliant proposal and was recommended for award in the amount of $9,547.00 for the enclosed cargo trailer. As the only responsive and responsible bidder meeting all mandatory requirements, American Trailer Mart Inc. secured the contract through the low-bid evaluation process. No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information is detailed in the award documentation. The contract value of $9,547.00 represents the total procurement budget for this one-time equipment purchase. No requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology were identified in the solicitation materials.