Pro Val Seatbelt Lock Covers

The Michigan State Police, Field Services Bureau issued Request for Quote No. 180000000327 for a one-time purchase of Pro Val Seatbelt Lock Covers on January 22, 2018. This procurement is for 1,325 units of Blueline Industries, LLC Transport Lock #TT401 (US Patent #6988297), manufactured from 18-gauge stainless steel and specifically designed to fit current seatbelts with shoulder straps in law enforcement vehicles. The solicitation is brand and model specific with no alternate bids accepted. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS by the final deadline of February 5, 2018 at 9:00 AM EST, with bidder questions due by January 25, 2018 at 9:00 AM EST and answers posted by January 29, 2018. The anticipated purchase order begin date is February 12, 2018, with a delivery deadline of March 12, 2018. All bids must be F.O.B. Destination with transportation charges prepaid, and bidders must indicate their lead time for delivery and confirm bid validity for a minimum of 90 calendar days from the proposal due date. Award will be made to the bidder offering the best combination of deliverables, specifications, delivery timeframes, and price. Contractors must provide proof of standard manufacturer warranty and maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with $1,000,000 each occurrence limit, Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation according to applicable law.

Bidders must be either the manufacturer or a manufacturer-authorized distributor, with distributor status subject to verification by the State, effectively restricting participation to authorized entities only. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were identified in this solicitation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were listed. The solicitation does not include a specific budget range or award value; pricing will be evaluated as part of the overall proposal assessment. The State reserves the right to request samples or inspect items before award recommendation and may conduct background checks on contractor personnel accessing criminal justice information systems. The State retains the ability to terminate the contract for convenience or cause at any time.