RFP for Digital Dual Portable Scales

The Michigan State Police is requesting proposals for 32 digital dual platform portable scales for the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) under RFP 26000000, with proposals due August 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. A mandatory minimum requirement restricts bidding to the manufacturer of the product.

The scope is NTEP Class IIII approved scales with dual independent platforms each rated at 15,000 lbs, capable of combined gross weight readings to 30,000 lbs, maximum physical weight of 39 lbs, and overall dimensions not exceeding 37.5 x 17.0 x 2.1 inches. The specific model required is the Intercomp LTR788 Dual Platform Scale NTEP IIII, rated at 15,000 x 50 lbs per platform — a single-source specification. Required features include electronic bending beam load cells, wireless communication capability at distances up to 300 feet, integrated LCD indicators with minimum 1-inch-high characters, and EMI/RFI protection meeting MIL-STD-461 compliance. All equipment must be new with a current NTEP Certificate of Conformance at delivery. No alternate bids are accepted.

Pricing must be model-specific and include one-time or setup charges, shipping, handling, and palletization costs on an F.O.B. Destination basis with transportation charges prepaid. Delivery is expected within 45 calendar days of order receipt at the CVED facility located at 7150 Harris Drive, Dimondale, Michigan. Proposals are valid for 180 calendar days.

Questions are due July 22, 2026, with answers posted by July 23, 2026. Bidders must complete the Vendor Questions Worksheet addressing company background, state of Michigan experience, contract terms, insurance, economic impact, and labor and environmental compliance. The State reserves the right to disqualify bidders for non-compliance with mandatory minimums, including SIGMA VSS system registration, or failure to follow RFP instructions.