Sound Isolation Booth for Library of Michigan

The State of Michigan Department of Education, Office of Financial Management, issued a Request for Quote (RFQ 190000000580) on July 18, 2019, for the procurement of a sound isolation booth for the Library of Michigan. The solicitation seeks a double-walled isolation sound booth, specifically a Whisper Room or comparable brand/model, with exterior dimensions of approximately 8' x 12' x 7'1" and interior dimensions of 7'5" x 11'5" x 6'8". Required features include an ADA-accessible package with door, raised floor, and exterior ramp; exterior fan silencer; studio lights; two dual-paned laminated safety glass windows with air space; medium density fiberboard construction wrapped in polypropylene cloth; flat-pack shipment capability; and assembly with minimal tools. Bidders must submit complete proposals electronically through the SIGMA VSS system with a maximum file size of 6 MB per document, with proposal submissions due by 3:00 p.m. EDT on July 26, 2019. Questions regarding the RFQ were due by 3:00 p.m. EDT on July 22, 2019, with answers posted on July 23, 2019. Evaluation will be based on the best combination of deliverables, specifications, delivery timeframes, and price, with pricing quoted FOB Destination to the Library of Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. All deliverables are subject to inspection and final acceptance by the State within 30 calendar days of delivery or installation, and protests must be submitted within three business days of the award notice posting.

The RFQ contains no identified set-asides or restrictions limiting responses to particular enterprise categories; however, vendors must comply with standard contract terms and certifications, including affirmations regarding abusive labor practices, Michigan business tax filings, Iran-linked business status, clean corporate citizen status, and State of Michigan tax payments. Vendors are responsible for all packaging, freight, shipping costs, and applicable taxes and fees, and must provide full product information and technical specifications with their quotes. Payment terms are Net 45 days unless a quick payment discount is offered. The RFQ does not identify an incumbent vendor, existing infrastructure requirements, or a specific budget range; vendors should contact the solicitation manager Ruth Thole at 517-241-2170 or TholeR@michigan.gov for clarifications, as she is the sole point of contact for RFQ inquiries.