Precision Mass Comparators

The State of Michigan, specifically the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, is seeking to procure four Precision Mass Comparators for the E.C. Heffron Metrology Laboratory through RFP No. 210000001148. The procurement involves acquiring four specific Mettler Toledo balances with varying capacities and readability: an XPR10003SC (10.1 kg capacity, 1 mg readability), an AX1005 (1,109 g capacity, 0.01 mg readability), an AX106 (111 g capacity, 0.001 mg readability), and an XPR6U (6.1 g capacity, 0.0001 mg readability). Mandatory minimum requirements include being a certified authorized Mettler-Toledo distributor, with all equipment being new and compatible with BalanceLink software. The evaluation criteria will focus on total price, meeting mandatory minimum requirements, and adhering to delivery timelines, with delivery and installation required within 30 calendar days of order at the Williamston, MI laboratory. Key dates for the procurement include a question submission deadline of March 5, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern, with answers posted by March 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern, and proposal submissions due March 12, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern, with an anticipated contract start date of March 17, 2021.

The procurement includes considerations for qualified disabled veteran and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, with additional evaluation points for Michigan economic impact factors such as principal place of performance, Michigan employment, capital investments, and tax revenue implications. No alternate brands or manufacturer lines will be considered, and contractors must provide comprehensive technical support, maintenance services, and training. The contractor will be required to disclose any subcontractors and provide environmental certifications, including hazardous materials documentation. Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or PCard, with payment terms requiring settlement within 45 days of invoice receipt or final acceptance of deliverables. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the pricing schedule requires contractors to include all costs, including one-time charges, setup fees, shipping, handling, and per-piece pricing. Vendors are encouraged to offer quick payment discounts and must arrive at pricing independently, without consultation with other potential contractors.