Performance Based Brake Testing System for MSP CVED

The State of Michigan, through the Michigan State Police (MSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the one-time purchase of VIS-Check Performance Based Brake Tester Systems. The procurement will be made on behalf of the state of Michigan, as well as Ingham County and the city of Lansing. The required equipment must meet stringent federal performance standards and the successful bidder must be the manufacturer or a manufacturer-authorized distributor. The RFP outlines detailed specifications, evaluation criteria, and proposal submission requirements, including a detailed pricing schedule and warranty information. Key dates include a proposal deadline of June 8, 2023 and an anticipated contract start date of July 11, 2023. The State reserves the right to consider factors beyond just the lowest bid price, such as the overall economic impact to the State and the bidder's prior performance.

This RFP does not appear to include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent or existing contractors are not specified. The RFP also does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges for this procurement.