OHNS Farm to Family Activity Books - Notice of Award 21*980

The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Health and Nutrition Services, issued a Notice of Award for Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) #210000000062 regarding OHNS Farm to Family Activity Books. This procurement sought ready-to-go activity books designed to educate Michigan children and adults about the Michigan Agriculture Industry as part of the Summer Food Service Program Farm to Summer Week initiative. The deliverables consist of educational materials that align with the Farm to Summer Week programming objectives, promoting agricultural awareness among youth and adults participating in summer food service programs. The ITN was posted on SIGMA VSS on August 27, 2021, with a proposal submission deadline of September 3, 2021. No bidders submitted proposals by the published due date, indicating limited market response to this procurement opportunity. Questions regarding the ITN should be directed to Carol Munroe, Solicitation Manager, at munroec@michigan.gov or 517-241-3329.

The Michigan Department of Education recommended an award to the Michigan Fitness Foundation, pending State Administrative Board approval if applicable, with the State intending to enter into negotiations with the awarded contractor to execute a purchase order and contract. The procurement document notes that the department believes only the Michigan Fitness Foundation is able to provide these materials, suggesting a sole-source or limited-source procurement situation. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational types were identified in the available procurement documents. The notice does not reference any incumbent vendors or existing contractors for comparison purposes. Budget or award value information was not disclosed in the Notice of Award document provided.