River Surveyor with accessories

The State of Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 190000002673 seeking procurement of an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) river surveyor system with integrated GPS, 1200 kHz frequency, and vertical beam capability for measuring stream discharges and river cross-sections on non-wadable streams and rivers. The procurement includes associated equipment such as a float device, board accessories kit for rope maneuver across streams, and a remotely operated cableway vehicle. The proposal submission deadline is 3:00 PM Eastern on July 17, 2019, with bidder questions due by July 9, 2019 and State responses to be posted by July 10, 2019. Delivery must be made to 815 Filley Street, Lansing, MI 48906, with the contractor to specify the delivery timeframe after purchase order receipt. Pricing must be firm for the entire contract term and submitted separately from technical proposals in a modifiable format. The State will evaluate proposals on a pass/fail basis regarding compliance with Schedule A requirements and standard contract terms, with award going to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value, and the State reserves the right to conduct on-site facility visits, require oral presentations, conduct reference checks, and request additional price concessions during evaluation.

The RFP includes standard State of Michigan contract terms requiring Commercial General Liability insurance minimum of $1,000,000, Automobile Liability minimum of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation coverage, along with provisions for warranties, maintenance, training, and confidentiality. Qualified disabled veteran-owned business enterprises may receive consideration under MCL 18.1261, though no specific set-asides are designated for disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent contractor information or renewal options are identified in the solicitation. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer within 45 days of invoice receipt. Bidders must register on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS to submit proposals electronically. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the RFP documentation.