Notice of Intent to Award for Solicitation 180000000814

The State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued Request for Quote 18000000814 for the removal and installation of Mercury boat motors. This solicitation was posted on the SIGMA VSS platform on July 27, 2018, with proposals due on August 9, 2018, representing a 14-day bidding period. The procurement involved a one-time purchase of two 2018 Mercury FourStroke motors—specifically one 225XL and one 225CXL, both with 4.8" specifications—along with associated removal and installation labor services. Mandatory qualification requirements included Mercury Dealer certification, which both responsive bidders successfully met and passed technical evaluation. The evaluation methodology was based on lowest-price bidding, with award recommendation made to Damark Marine Specialties Inc. of Gibraltar, Michigan. No site visits or bidders' conferences were documented during the procurement process. Dorene Sandoval served as the Solicitation Manager and point of contact for any debriefing sessions requested by non-selected bidders.

Two responsive and responsible proposals were submitted by the deadline, with Damark Marine Specialties Inc. selected as the recommended awardee over the competing bid from T & RC Company Inc. DBA Indian River Sports Center. Damark's total pricing was $31,011.48, consisting of $29,971.48 for the two Mercury motors and $1,040.00 for removal and installation labor, representing a cost advantage of $16,912.59 compared to the alternative bid. The award was subject to State Administrative Board approval if applicable. No specific information regarding set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted vendor categories was indicated in the procurement documentation. The contract represented a one-time equipment acquisition with no ongoing services or future year obligations noted.