Notice of Intent to Award-MI DNR-Kassbohrer Groomer

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN 2100000032) to procure a PistenBully Snow Trail Groomer, a specialized piece of equipment requiring single-source procurement capabilities. The ITN was posted on the SIGMA VSS platform on May 26, 2021, with a submission deadline of June 3, 2021 at 3:00 PM EST. The State determined that only one contractor possessed the technical capability to provide this specialized equipment, justifying the negotiated procurement approach rather than a competitive bidding process. No bidders submitted proposals by the published deadline. The procurement sought to acquire the grooming equipment to support the State's trail maintenance and management operations. The evaluation criteria and selection process focused on identifying the sole qualified vendor capable of delivering this specialized snow grooming equipment. Patrick Avendt, the Solicitation Manager, served as the primary point of contact for inquiries regarding this ITN and could be reached at avendtp@michigan.gov or (517) 388-6265.

The State recommended an award to Kassbohrer All-Terrain Vehicles, Inc., the sole qualified vendor for this specialized equipment, pending State Administrative Board approval if applicable. The document does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility to respond to this procurement. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information was provided in the available documentation. The contract terms, including pricing, funding amounts, and contract duration, were not specified in the award letter and synopsis, as these details were to be negotiated between the State and the awarded contractor following the formal award recommendation. The State indicated its intention to enter into negotiations with Kassbohrer All-Terrain Vehicles, Inc. to finalize all contract terms and conditions.