Stainless steel material at Ionia Correctional Facility-ICF

The Michigan Department of Corrections issued Request for Proposal No. 230000002215 on May 18, 2023, for the procurement of stainless steel materials at Ionia Correctional Facility (ICF) in Huron County. The solicitation requires vendors to supply 240 feet of stainless steel tube frame (2x2 beams, 11 gauge), 240 feet of stainless steel tube angles (2x2x1/8), and 104 sheets of stainless steel crimp lock mesh (.250, 2-inch openings, 4x10). Installation of these materials will be completed by MDOC staff and is not included in the bid. The proposal deadline is June 6, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern, with questions from bidders due by May 25, 2023, and answers posted by May 26, 2023. The State will evaluate proposals based on price and lead time, with all quoted prices required to be firm for the entire contract duration, include shipping on a free-on-board (FOB) destination basis with no separate shipping charges permitted, and specify lead times from receipt of order for each equipment item. Bidders must also comply with extensive security requirements for facility access, including background checks, LEIN clearance, and mandatory PREA training prior to service delivery and annually thereafter.

No set-asides or restrictions limiting organizational types are identified in the solicitation, and no incumbent contractor is referenced. All contractors and vendors must comply with the Michigan Department of Corrections Vendor Rules and Regulations, which establish mandatory security protocols, conduct standards, and compliance requirements, including zero-tolerance policies for sexual abuse and harassment in accordance with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards. Bidders must be prepared to undergo background checks at the agency's discretion, complete required security training (Program A CFA orientation), and adhere to strict conflict-of-interest disclosure requirements and contraband prohibitions. The State reserves the right to consider total-cost-of-ownership factors and overall economic impact to Michigan, including consideration of principal place of performance and jobs created, when making award recommendations. Payment will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) within 45 days of receipt of invoices, though the contract's anticipated begin date is to be determined (TBD). No specific budget range or award value is provided in the available solicitation documents.