Notice of Intent to Award Solicitation 180000002361

This procurement solicitation, designated RFP 18*000002361, was issued by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Southwest Region to procure concrete patch supplies for use on Northbound and Southbound US-131 south of Schoolcraft city limits, between South Street and the St Joseph County line. The solicitation was posted on SIGMA on April 27, 2018, with a submission deadline of May 3, 2018. This is a one-time buy with no renewal options, and all mandatory minimum requirements were required to be met by responding bidders. The evaluation criteria focused on price competitiveness and bidder responsibility, with the evaluation team recommending award to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder. Two proposals were received by the published due date, indicating a competitive procurement process. Bidders not selected for award may request debriefing sessions with Solicitation Manager Robin Lester at 269-337-3961 or lesterr@michigan.gov.

The procurement did not contain specific set-aside designations restricting bidder eligibility, though the evaluation process included consideration of Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) status for price evaluation adjustments. Investors Supply Inc/Ersco Construction Company was recommended for award at $21,512.50 as the lowest bidder, while the competing proposal from E2 Enterprises, which qualified as a SDVOB, submitted a bid of $24,373.00 that would have been adjusted to $21,935.70 with the applicable price evaluation adjustment. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors were identified in the award documentation. The recommended award value of $21,512.50 represents the anticipated contract value for this one-time concrete patch supply procurement.