Notice of Intent to Award Solicitation 180000002356

The Michigan Department of Transportation Southwest Region issued solicitation 180000002356 for the procurement of concrete patch supplies to be used on Business Loop 196 between Blue Star Highway and Phoenix Street in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan. This one-time purchase involved no renewal options and required the supplier to provide concrete patch materials for application on both northbound and southbound sections of the roadway. The RFP was posted on April 27, 2018, with a submission deadline of May 3, 2018. Two proposals were received by the deadline, and the evaluation team, led by Robin Lester, Technician 8 from the Transportation Southwest Region, assessed bids based on lowest price after all mandatory minimum requirements were met. The evaluation criteria prioritized cost-effectiveness while ensuring that the responsive bidder met all project specifications and requirements.

Investors Supply LLC/Ersco Construction Supply was awarded the contract with the lowest bid of $15,555.25, as they were determined to be a responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. The competing bidder, E2 Enterprises, submitted a bid of $17,553.75 and qualified as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) with an adjusted bid amount of $15,798.37; however, this set-aside designation did not result in the award as the lowest compliant bid remained with Investors Supply LLC/Ersco Construction Supply. No incumbent contractors were identified in the solicitation materials. Unsuccessful bidders may request a debriefing session with the Solicitation Manager, Robin Lester, by contacting her at 269-337-3961 or lesterr@michigan.gov. The award value for this concrete patch supplies procurement was $15,555.25.