Notice of Intent to Award RFP 190000001704

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Purchasing Division issued RFP 190000001704 for the procurement of a Thermal Digiplate Machine to support graphics communications training and operations. The solicitation, posted on SIGMA VSS on April 12, 2019, requested proposals for a TDP-459 Mitsubishi Imaging Thermal Digiplate Platesetter with comprehensive technical specifications and related equipment. The required deliverables included the platesetter controller, an SDP-1200 RIP with the latest version Smart Manager configured with two clients on a Dell Platform with monitor, a film spool, freight delivery, installation services, and comprehensive training. The equipment specifications called for a minimum plate size of 12" x 5.9" and a maximum plate size of 18.1" x 24.6", with a maximum recording width of 14.2". The proposal submission deadline was April 23, 2019, with a seven-business-day solicitation period. Evaluation criteria were weighted equally at 25 points each and included product quality, service capabilities, delivery capabilities, and responses to vendor question worksheets. The evaluation team consisted of MDHHS personnel and instructors from the Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI) Graphics Communications program.

Barrett Enterprises was selected as the sole bidder and received the award recommendation with a perfect technical evaluation score of 100 points, determined to be both a responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value to the State of Michigan. The total award amount is $18,429.00, comprising the TDP-459 Mitsubishi Thermal Platesetter at $16,450.00, a film spool at $580.00, and delivery, installation, and training services at $1,899.00, with a $500.00 discount applied. No information regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor requirements was provided in the available documentation. The award is contingent upon State Administrative Board approval, if applicable. No alternate bidders or competing proposals were documented in this single-bid procurement.