Notice of Intent to Award RFP 190000001157

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Enterprise Procurement division issued RFP 190000001157 for the procurement of a turn-key telecommunication training kit modules purchase. The solicitation was open with a notice of intent to award posted on March 15, 2019, and a response deadline of March 22, 2019. The procurement sought interactive beginner course modules covering telecommunications technology, copper network cabling, fiber optic network cabling, and introductory business within the telecommunications industry, along with hands-on training tool kits that would enable students to assemble, test, and troubleshoot wiring, cabling, and fiber optics. Required deliverables included security modifications for tools and testers, training manuals utilizing a train-the-trainer approach, and industry-recognized student certifications upon completion of each course module. The evaluation was conducted by a team comprising representatives from the MDHHS Purchasing Division, Bay Pines Center leadership, and school administration, with evaluation methodology prioritizing lowest price among responsive bidders who met all mandatory technical specifications.

C-Tech Associates Inc., located in Sparta, New Jersey, was identified as the sole responsive and responsible bidder meeting all mandatory specifications outlined in the solicitation and was recommended for award in the amount of $38,502.40, pending State Administrative Board approval if applicable. The awarded vendor is not designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB), indicating no set-aside restrictions applied to this procurement. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements were identified in the award documentation. Bidders not recommended for award were offered the opportunity to schedule debriefing sessions with Solicitation Manager Jennifer Frank to understand the rationale for the award decision and evaluation results.