Notice of Intent to Award for Solicitation 180000000845

The State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued Request for Quote 180000000845 through the SIGMA VSS platform for a one-time purchase of Ski-Doo snowmobiles. The solicitation was posted on August 10, 2018, with an 18-day response period and a due date of August 28, 2018. The procurement sought 2017 or newer Ski-Doo Tundra LT snowmobiles as equipment for state operations. The evaluation team, consisting of Dorene Sandoval (Buyer), Kelly Multere (Account Tech), and Brad Carlson (Baraga Management Unit Manager), assessed bidders based on their ability to meet mandatory technical and responsiveness requirements, with low bid serving as the primary selection criterion. Although no online quotes were received through SIGMA, local solicitations were pursued to identify qualified vendors. Interested parties that were not selected for award were encouraged to request a debriefing session with the Solicitation Manager, Dorene Sandoval, to understand the State's evaluation rationale.

The procurement documentation does not reference any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. Marquette Powersports, located in Negaunee, Michigan, was the sole bidder and was recommended for award in the amount of $30,080.00, pending State Administrative Board approval if applicable. The selected vendor met all technical and responsiveness requirements and offered the lowest price among evaluated proposals. No specific information regarding existing infrastructure, technology integration requirements, or alternative budget ranges was identified in the available solicitation materials.