Notice of Intent to Award RFQ 19*450

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued Request for Quote (RFQ) 19-450 for the procurement and supply of 13 gates. The solicitation was posted on the SIGMA VSS platform on May 30, 2019, with a proposal due date of May 30, 2019. Two responsive bidders submitted proposals for this procurement: DNL Fabrication, LLC of Roseville, Michigan, and Nationwide Construction Group - RMD Holdings LTD of Richmond, Michigan. The evaluation criteria prioritized responsive and responsible vendors offering the best value and lowest overall cost to the state. The primary objective was to acquire 13 replacement or new gates to meet the department's operational needs. No specific qualifications beyond responsiveness and responsibility were indicated in the award documentation, and the procurement was evaluated based on total cost per gate and overall bid pricing to identify the most economical solution for the state.

Neither of the two bidding companies were designated as Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses, and no set-aside restrictions limiting competition to specific enterprise types were noted in this procurement. DNL Fabrication, LLC was recommended for award in the amount of $16,640.00, representing a unit cost of $1,280.00 per gate for all 13 gates, pending State Administrative Board approval. The competing bid from Nationwide Construction Group totaled $24,444.03 at $1,880.31 per gate. DNL Fabrication's award recommendation was based on its status as a responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest overall price to the state. Bidders not selected for award may request a debriefing session with the Solicitation Manager, Kip Conley, at conleyk1@michigan.gov or 517-284-5975.