Notice of Intent to Award ITN #18*76

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Grants and Purchasing, issued Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) #180000000076 on May 3, 2018, to procure mortuary and morgue supplies consisting of three specific items: a Manual Cadaver Lift, Blue Circulatory Cooling Vests, and Cadaver Cooling Pads HD (Black). The ITN was posted on SIGMA VSS with an eight-day response period and a deadline of May 11, 2018. This procurement represents a sole-source acquisition, as the State determined that Mortuary Response Solutions is the only contractor capable of providing the specified mortuary and morgue supplies to meet the department's operational requirements. The Notice of Intent to Award was posted on May 14, 2018, with an objection deadline of May 18, 2018. No bidders submitted proposals by the original due date, and the State proceeded with recommending an award to Mortuary Response Solutions, pending State Administrative Board approval if applicable. The department intends to enter into negotiations with the awarded contractor to finalize contract terms and conditions.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational types, or minority/disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) requirements applicable to this solicitation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The recommendation document does not disclose pricing information, contract term duration, funding amounts, or award values associated with this procurement. For additional information regarding this ITN, interested parties may contact the Solicitation Manager, Shirley Martin, at martins@michigan.gov or (517) 241-2305.