Notice of intent to award RFP 190000001701

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued RFP 190000001701 for the procurement of a Hunter Tire Balancer Model RFE03 GSP9700 Road Force Elite (5th Generation) equipment. The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on April 12, 2019, for a seven business day solicitation period with proposals due on April 23, 2019. The specified equipment required StraightTrak Touch screen interface, SmartWeight eCal auto calibration, auto open hood, TPMS functionality, Hunter Net reporting capability, 10 collets, printer with storage, TDC laser, factory installation and training, a superior alloy balancer shaft with a 3-year warranty, and freight and shipping to MCTI. The evaluation criteria assessed vendors on product quality, service capabilities, delivery capabilities, and completion of a vendor questions worksheet, with evaluation conducted by MCTI trades instructors and the Solicitation Manager. Three vendors submitted proposals: TKL Enterprises, LLC; EDI Finance, Inc.; and Mohawk Resources LTD. The procurement aimed to provide specialized tire balancing equipment for training and operational purposes at the specified MCTI facility.

EDI Finance, Inc. was recommended for award at a total cost of $14,374.92, representing the lowest compliant bid among the three proposing vendors. EDI Finance, Inc. achieved a perfect technical score of 100 out of 100 points, while competing bidders TKL Enterprises and Mohawk Resources LTD both scored 90 out of 100 points with respective prices of $14,375.00 and $14,996.44. The award recommendation was pending State Administrative Board approval, if applicable. No information regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent contractors was documented in the award materials. Unsuccessful bidders were offered the opportunity to schedule debriefing sessions with Solicitation Manager Jennifer Frank to understand the rationale for non-selection.