Notice of Intent to Award to RFP 190000002827

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued RFP 190000002827 for the procurement of a Hunting Simulation System through a one-time buy contract. The solicitation was posted on the SIGMA VSS platform on July 19, 2019, for a seven-day period, with proposals due on August 9, 2019. The procurement sought a Firearms Training Simulator system that would meet mandatory specifications for hunting simulation capabilities. The evaluation was conducted by Autumn Jones, Solicitation Manager, in collaboration with Sgt. Steven Orange, Recreational Safety, Education and Enforcement Section Supervisor from the DNR Law Enforcement Division. The primary evaluation criterion was to award the contract to the lowest-priced, responsive, and responsible bidder who received a PASS rating on the mandatory hunting simulation system specification. One proposal was submitted by the deadline, and the Notice of Intent to Award was posted on August 29, 2019, with a response deadline of September 4, 2019.

Sports Entertainment Specialists, Inc., located in Broomfield, Colorado, was the sole bidder and has been recommended for award in the amount of $43,375.00 for the Hunting Simulation Systems deliverable, pending State Administrative Board approval if applicable. The contract structure includes a one-time purchase with no renewal options specified. The document does not indicate any set-aside designations, minority or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or specific qualifications beyond the ability to meet the mandatory hunting simulation system specifications. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are noted in the available procurement documentation. Bidders not recommended for award may schedule a debriefing session with Solicitation Manager Autumn Jones at JonesA63@michigan.gov or 517-284-5926.