Notice of Intent to Award - RFP 19*2882

This Notice of Intent to Award (RFP 19*2882) from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources sought a contractor to supply ISC 10 Bow Kit Sets through a competitive procurement process. The solicitation was posted on SIGMA VSS from July 31, 2019 through August 5, 2019, with proposals due by August 5, 2019. The contract was structured as a 5-year agreement with up to two 1-year renewal options. Advanced Archery Education 101, located in Alma, Arkansas, was the sole bidder and submitted a responsive and responsible proposal that met all mandatory requirements, receiving a PASS rating for the ISC 10 Bow Kit Set specification. The evaluation process determined that the award would be made on a lowest price basis among passing bidders. Bidders who were not recommended for award were offered the opportunity to schedule debriefing sessions with Solicitation Manager Shanna Borne to understand the State's evaluation rationale.

Advanced Archery Education 101 was identified as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB), which constitutes a potential set-aside designation or preference in this procurement. The recommended award amount was $16,575.00, pending approval by the State Administrative Board. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the documentation, nor were there references to existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The competitive bidding process on SIGMA VSS and the evaluation methodology based on lowest price among responsive and responsible bidders established the framework for this procurement action.