Porkies - Ski Hill Piston Bully 400

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP #230000001289) to procure one new 2023 or newer PistenBully 400 snow grooming vehicle for use in Otsego County. The procuring agency seeks a single unit equipped with a Cummins L9 engine producing 435 horsepower, Rexroth hydrostatic transmission, 4.2-meter Kombi Track Plus with 6-belt tracks, 4.4-meter all-way blade, and 4.3-meter Alpinflex Comfort Tiller with hydraulic side finishers. The vehicle must be delivered to Ontonagon, Michigan, no later than December 1, 2023, with delivery, setup, and orientation services included. The RFP was issued on February 14, 2023, with a proposal submission deadline of March 3, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. EST; written questions must be submitted by February 21, 2023, with answers posted by February 22, 2023. The contract term runs from March 28, 2023, through September 30, 2023. Proposals will be evaluated on a PASS/FAIL basis for technical requirements and statement of work, with price evaluation conducted for proposals meeting technical criteria. Bidders must submit mandatory documentation including a Vendor Questions Worksheet, Schedule A (Statement of Work), Schedule B (Vendor Price Quote), and a Confidential Treatment Form. Required qualifications include maintenance of $1,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance and $5,000,000 in umbrella coverage, compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, and adherence to Clean Air Act compliance standards.

The RFP does not identify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to specific enterprise categories or disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the solicitation documents. The procurement requires the supplied equipment to meet Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards and incorporate an iTerminal with touchscreen display and patented assistance systems including AutoTracer, ActiveWinch, and AutoWinch. The vehicle must maintain a stepless variable speed transmission ranging from zero to 21 kilometers per hour with on-the-spot turning capability and climbing capability up to 100 percent grade. While a specific budget or award value is not explicitly stated in the available documentation, the price proposal must be firm for the entire contract period and include the manufacturer's standard one-year or 1,500-hour warranty on all items and two-year or 2,500-hour warranty on drivetrain, with optional Cummins extended engine warranty available at additional cost. Liquidated damages of $1,000 plus $500 per day will apply for late or improper completion of contract activities. The State reserves the right to award multiple contracts, conduct site visits, require oral presentations, and perform reference checks in making award determinations.