Shoe outsole blocker mdoc-MSI

The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 25000002551 to procure shoe outsole blockers for Michigan State Industries (MSI). The procurement seeks a one-year contract with potential for up to six additional one-year renewal options. Soletech, Inc. from Nahant, Massachusetts was the sole bidder, submitting a proposal that was technically evaluated by a Joint Evaluation Committee comprising six MDOC members. The proposal was comprehensively scored across multiple technical criteria, with Soletech achieving an impressive 98 out of 100 possible points. The evaluation focused on statement of work sections, vendor responses, and overall technical merit. Key dates for this procurement included an initial posting on SIGMA VSS on Wednesday, June 27, 2025, with a revised proposal due date of Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The final submission deadline was met by only one vendor, Soletech, Inc.

While Soletech, Inc. was not a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB), they were determined to provide the best value to the State of Michigan. The total bid amount for the contract was $238,334.00, which represents the comprehensive cost for providing the specified shoe outsole blockers. No second-round pricing was requested, and economic impact was reviewed but not found to be a significant determinant in the award decision. The procurement did not appear to have specific set-aside designations or restrictions beyond the standard evaluation criteria. The contract aims to supply outsole blockers for Michigan State Industries, with the awarded vendor expected to meet all technical specifications and performance requirements outlined in the original request for proposal. The procurement process emphasized technical superiority and value over specific vendor classification, ultimately selecting Soletech, Inc. based on their comprehensive and high-scoring proposal.