Notice of Intent to Award RFP 19*2840

This Notice of Intent to Award documents the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' procurement of seine fish hauling services through RFP 19-2840. The solicitation was posted on the SIGMA VSS platform on July 23, 2019, with a submission deadline of July 26, 2019, and a Notice of Intent to Award issued on September 26, 2019. The State sought a qualified contractor to provide seine fish hauling services, with evaluation criteria focused on bidders' ability to perform required duties, responsiveness to solicitation instructions, compliance with mandatory requirements, and overall value combined with lowest cost to the State. The procurement process included provisions for the State to conduct on-site facility visits, require oral presentations, conduct interviews, and request price concessions during the evaluation phase. The evaluation specifically incorporated consideration of Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) preference pricing, which influenced the final award decision.

Blair Fish Co LLC submitted the sole proposal received by the published deadline and was recommended for award as a responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price to the State. The company qualified for the Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business preference designation. Blair Fish Co LLC's price proposal was $1,000.00 per haul, resulting in a total recommended contract award amount of $18,000.00, pending State Administrative Board approval if applicable. The award recommendation was extended to this single responsive bidder as the most advantageous proposal to the State. Bidders not recommended for award were encouraged to schedule debriefing sessions with Solicitation Manager Kip Conley at conleyk1@michigan.gov or 517-284-5975 to understand the State's award rationale.