Snowmobiles

The State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued Request for Quote 180000000874 for the procurement of two distinct packages of 2019 BRP Ski-Doo snowmobiles with comprehensive accessories. The first package consisted of nine Ski-Doo Snowmobile Model Renegade Backcountry 600 H.O. E-TEC units equipped with cargo boxes, saddlebags, ice scratchers, windshields, mirrors, deflectors, hitches, heated visor kits, covers, and spare drive belts. The second package included five 2019 BRP Ski-Doo Snowmobile Renegade Adrenaline 600R-E-Tec units with the same accessory specifications. All units were specified to include electric start and reverse capability, standard 1.6-inch track configuration, and black coloring with no graphics. The RFQ was posted on the SIGMA VSS platform on August 20, 2018, with a closing date of August 31, 2018, providing bidders with 11 days to prepare and submit their proposals. The evaluation team, consisting of Dorene Sandoval (Buyer), Milly Williams (Procurement Technician), and Rob Onley (Support Services Section Manager), assessed all three bidding vendors—Soder's Inc., Leaders, and Marquette Powersports—on their responsiveness, responsibility, and technical qualifications. All three bidders met the technical evaluation criteria and were deemed responsive and responsible.

The solicitation did not include specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types based on the available documentation. Soder's Inc. was recommended for award as the lowest bidder with a total contract value of $160,455.00, comprised of $103,905.00 for the Backcountry model package and $56,550.00 for the Adrenaline model package. The competing bids from Leaders and Marquette Powersports totaled $174,524.01 and $182,656.00 respectively. This was structured as a one-time purchase contract with no renewal options. The award was pending State Administrative Board approval at the time of the announcement. Bidders not selected for award were afforded the opportunity to schedule debriefing sessions with Solicitation Manager Dorene Sandoval at sandovald@michigan.gov or (517) 284-5926.