Notice of Intent to Award for Solicitation 210000000535

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The State of Michigan, through its Department of Technology, Management, & Budget's Procurement office, has issued Solicitation 210000000535 to select one or more contractors to provide Truck Bodies, Seasonal Maintenance Equipment, and Upfitting Services. The contract term is three years with up to two one-year renewal options. The solicitation includes specific product specifications for various types of equipment such as asphalt bodies, asphalt hot box equipment, asphalt patching equipment, dump and service bodies, trucks, airport equipment, snow removal equipment, and specialty vehicles. The evaluation criteria include technical capabilities, agreement with contract terms, staff qualifications, references, and pricing. The solicitation has a due date of December 6, 2023, and the State intends to award to multiple vendors, including Cimline, Inc., Henderson Products, Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc., Spaulding Mfg., Inc., Cives Corporation, and Warren, Inc.

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The contract opportunity is open to all qualified vendors and does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The recommended award amounts are based on the State of Michigan's current spend on similar contracts, not including MiDEAL members such as local governments and educational institutions, which may increase the overall contract value. The evaluation team determined that the recommended awardees provided the best combination of capabilities to meet the State's requirements. This contract may provide opportunities for incumbent vendors or current contractors, and vendors will need to integrate with any existing infrastructure or technology as required.