Notice of Intent to Award Salmon and Egg Harvest Contract

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Procurement Services issued Request for Proposal 200000001805 for Salmon and Salmon Egg Harvest and Processing Services for the DNR Fisheries Division. The solicitation was posted on June 4, 2020, with a twenty-one calendar day period for proposal submission and a deadline of June 25, 2020. The contract term spans three years with one optional one-year renewal period. The procurement sought services related to the harvesting and processing of salmon and salmon eggs to support the DNR's fisheries management objectives. Evaluation of proposals utilized a pass/fail methodology applied to mandatory specifications, including vendor questions and the Schedule A Statement of Work requirements. Only one proposal was received by the deadline, submitted by American Canadian Fisheries, Inc., located in Bellingham, Washington, which successfully passed all mandatory specifications and was determined to be both responsive and responsible.

The State of Michigan recommended contract award to American Canadian Fisheries, Inc. in the amount of $795,000.00, contingent upon State Administrative Board approval if applicable. The evaluation team consisted of Solicitation Manager Lisa Crozier-Green and subject matter experts from the DNR Fisheries Division. No information regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor requirements was disclosed in the available documentation. Bidders not selected for award were offered the opportunity to schedule a debriefing session with the Solicitation Manager to review the non-selection rationale. The award notice was posted on July 2, 2020, with a response deadline of July 7, 2020.