Secondary Complex Water Treatment Contract FY26-FY28

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, Financial Services, Operations office has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP 250000003013) for a Secondary Complex Water Treatment Contract covering fiscal years 2026-2028. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive water treatment services for a three-year contract term, with potential for up to two renewal options. The solicitation was initially posted on SIGMA VSS on September 2, 2025, with proposals due by September 16, 2025, and an anticipated contract start date in October 2025. Four vendors submitted proposals: Aurora Specialty Chemistries, H-O-H Water Technology, Inc., ChemTreat, Inc., and Nalco Company LLC. The evaluation was conducted by a Joint Evaluation Committee consisting of Heath Miller, Todd Perry, and Ryan Goerge, who assessed technical capabilities and pricing. Evaluation criteria focused on meeting all RFP requirements and determining the most economically advantageous proposal, with three of the four bidders receiving perfect 100/100 technical scores.

No vendors in this procurement qualified as Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The state recommends awarding the contract to Aurora Specialty Chemistries, which submitted the lowest total price among technically qualified bidders at $176,800.20 ($58,933.40 annually). This pricing is notably lower compared to competitors like H-O-H Water Technology, whose annual costs ranged from $107,400 to $113,940, and ChemTreat's variable pricing structure. The contract represents a significant water treatment service procurement for the state's secondary complex, with the selected vendor expected to provide consistent and cost-effective water treatment solutions across the three-year contract period. The total contract value of $176,800.20 covers the initial three-year term, with potential for extension through additional renewal options, subject to performance and state needs.