Notice of Intent to Award RFQ 19*450

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued Request for Quote (RFQ) 19-450 for the procurement of 13 gates, with proposals solicited through the SIGMA VSS system. The RFQ was initially posted on 5/20/19, with proposals due by 5/30/19, seeking a responsive and responsible vendor offering the best value and lowest overall cost. Two bidders submitted proposals: DNL Fabrication, LLC and Nationwide Construction Group - RMD Holdings LTD. The procurement process involved a comprehensive pricing evaluation, with specific focus on per-gate costs and overall project pricing. Evaluation criteria included price competitiveness, vendor responsiveness, and potential for meeting state procurement requirements. The key deliverable was the production and delivery of 13 gates, with the state reserving the right to conduct facility inspections, oral presentations, or interviews during the evaluation process to ensure vendor qualifications and capability.

The RFQ included considerations for a service-disabled veteran business preference, though DNL Fabrication was not classified as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB). Pricing comparisons revealed DNL Fabrication, LLC as the lowest bidder at $16,640.00 total ($1,280.00 per gate), compared to Nationwide Construction Group's proposal of $24,444.03 ($1,880.31 per gate). The award recommendation was made to DNL Fabrication, LLC, pending State Administrative Board approval. The total project budget appeared to be approximately $16,640, with potential variations based on final administrative review. No specific incumbent vendors were mentioned, and no explicit infrastructure integration requirements were noted in the available documentation. The procurement was subject to standard state procurement protocols, with the potential for further negotiation or adjustment before final contract execution.