Revised Notice of Intent for ITN 210000000048

The Michigan Department of Transportation's Purchasing Office issued Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) 210000000048 for the procurement of Shape Array Inclinometers including components. The ITN was posted on SIGMA on July 26, 2021, with a proposal submission deadline of August 3, 2021. The State determined that only Measurand could provide the required equipment to meet project specifications. The primary evaluation criteria focused on system compatibility with existing infrastructure and sensor spacing specifications, with the State requiring 0.5-meter sensor intervals to achieve adequate sensor density. The evaluation team, led by Solicitation Manager Laura Dotson and Christopher Johnecheck from MDOT's Geotechnical Services Section, assessed proposals based on responsiveness and responsibility in meeting these critical technical requirements. One bidder, Geokon, Incorporated of Lebanon, New Hampshire, submitted a proposal by the deadline but was deemed non-responsive and non-responsible due to system incompatibility and inadequate sensor spacing of 1.5-meter intervals, which represented only one-third of the required sensor density.

The documentation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, such as disadvantaged enterprise requirements. Measurand was identified as the incumbent or preferred vendor capable of meeting the State's specialized technical requirements for this procurement. The existing infrastructure at the site required integration with compatible Shape Array Inclinometer systems, necessitating specific sensor spacing parameters of 0.5-meter intervals to ensure operational compatibility and data collection effectiveness. The State recommended awarding the contract to Measurand pending State Administrative Board approval where applicable, with the intention to enter into negotiations to execute a final contract. However, the specific contract award value or budget range for this procurement was not disclosed in the available documentation.