Rolls Royce Engine and Accessories for MSP

The Michigan State Police, Special Operations Division, issued Request for Proposal (RFP) Number 210000002111 on June 9, 2021, for the one-time purchase of a used serviceable Rolls Royce 250-C47B or 250-C47B/8 engine with associated accessories. The procurement requires a complete engine package meeting strict operational specifications, including a minimum of 450 hours remaining before the next 2,000-hour turbine inspection, along with mandatory accessories such as a Hydraulic Motor Unit (HMU) with 2,000 hours remaining, Power Management Accessory (PMA) serviceable on condition, fuel nozzle with 1,500 hours remaining, bleed valve with 1,000 hours remaining, FADEC ECU serviceable on condition, CEFA serviceable on condition, and a shipping container. Bidders must provide detailed specifications documenting time since new, time since overhaul, and cycle information for all engine components and accessories. The proposal submission deadline was June 23, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with bidder questions due by June 14, 2021, and anticipated answers posted by June 16, 2021. The anticipated contract begin date was July 27, 2021, with delivery required within 60 days of order receipt. Award will be granted to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest overall cost based on purchase price and time remaining on all components, with all bids required to be F.O.B. Destination with transportation charges prepaid and proposals valid for at least 180 calendar days from the due date.

Only Authorized Rolls Royce Maintenance Centers or Authorized Bell Helicopter Customer Service Facilities are eligible to submit bids, with only one bid permitted per bidder. Bidders must be registered with the State of Michigan, comply with all federal, state, and local laws, and meet debarment and suspension requirements; personnel accessing criminal justice information systems must pass fingerprint-based background checks. Standard manufacturer warranty must be submitted with each bid, and all proposal pricing must include shipping, handling, and any other associated charges. The RFP documents do not identify any incumbent vendors, set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, or specific budget ranges; however, the evaluation methodology emphasizes cost optimization relative to remaining component hours. Award recommendations will be posted on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS, and bidders may request a debrief meeting or file a written protest within three calendar days of the award posting. The State reserves the right to modify the RFP, issue clarification requests, consider late proposals under certain circumstances, and disqualify bidders for failure to follow instructions.