Smith-Root Apex Control Box Systems BRAND SPECIFIC

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued a Request for Proposal on February 2, 2023, for the procurement of eight complete Smith-Root Apex Electrofisher Control Box Systems on a brand-specific basis. Each unit consists of a control box (model 12037), manual (model 11241), footswitch with 15-foot cable (model 12040), anode cable with 15-foot length (model 12042), cathode cable with 15-foot length (model 12043), and input power cable with 10-foot length (model 12044). Eligible bidders must be either the manufacturer or an authorized dealer or distributor of Smith-Root products. The proposal deadline is 3:00 p.m. EST on February 16, 2023, with questions due by 3:00 p.m. EST on February 6, 2023, and answers to be posted on February 7, 2023. The resulting contract will be effective February 16, 2023, and expire on September 30, 2023, with delivery required within 90 calendar days from receipt of order to Harrietta, Michigan, on an F.O.B. Destination basis. Proposals will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis for the Vendor Questions Worksheet and Statement of Work, with pricing evaluated only for proposals that pass both technical evaluations, and the State reserves the right to award based on best value considering total cost of ownership, Michigan economic impact, and prior performance.

This solicitation contains no set-aside designations or restrictions specific to disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors have been identified by the State. Pricing must remain firm for the entire contract term, and all invoices must be submitted within 45 days after contract expiration with payment made exclusively by Electronic Funds Transfer. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, as well as umbrella coverage of $5,000,000. Late deliveries or improper completion will result in liquidated damages of $500 plus $100 per day for each day of non-compliance. The RFP documents do not specify an overall budget or award value for this procurement.