Notice of Intent to Award - RFP 18*2826 MPSCS Weed Control

This Notice of Intent to Award represents a Request for Proposal (RFP 18*2826) issued by the State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management, & Budget's Financial Services office for weed control services to be provided at MPSCS (Michigan Public Safety Communications System) Shelters. The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on June 14, 2018, with a submission deadline of June 27, 2018. Three vendors submitted proposals by the deadline: TRU GREEN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, WILDLIFE AND WETLANDS SOLUTIONS LLC, and Right Way Control Services LLC. The contract term spans three years, and the State reserved the right to conduct on-site facility visits, require oral presentations, conduct interviews and reference checks, and request additional price concessions during the evaluation process. The State's evaluation criteria focused on identifying a responsible vendor capable of successfully performing the duties specified in the solicitation while submitting a responsive proposal that adheres to all solicitation instructions and mandatory requirements.

No bidders submitted applications as Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses, and no specific set-aside designations were identified in the solicitation. TRU GREEN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP has been recommended for award in the amount of $72,832.65, pending State Administrative Board approval if applicable. Vendors not recommended for award are encouraged to schedule debriefing sessions with the Solicitation Manager, Kyle Stolicker, to understand the State's rationale for the award recommendation. The estimated contract value of approximately $72,832.65 for the three-year term reflects the total investment the State is prepared to commit to this weed control initiative at its designated shelter facilities.