SURECHEK MATTRESS TICKING for Production of MSI Products

The Michigan Department of Corrections issued a Request for Proposal (RFP 180000001479) for SureChek mattress ticking supplies to support Michigan State Industries (MSI) mattress manufacturing operations within Ingham County. The procurement solicits bids for eleven line items of specialty mattress ticking fabric in various specifications, colors, and widths, including SureChek #44 Green, Navy, and Black variants, as well as SureChek Fusion III-HP, SureChek PF Navy, SureChek FFB Navy, SureChek #6 MV AF White, and SureChek FR Shield and Shield1633 products, with estimated three-year usage ranging from 1,000 to 40,000 linear yards per item. The RFP was issued on March 1, 2018, with an original proposal deadline of March 27, 2018, subsequently extended to April 3, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with questions due by March 9, 2018, and answers posted by March 13, 2018. Evaluation criteria allocate 30 percent of scoring to the Vendor Questions Worksheet and 70 percent to the Statement of Work (Schedule A), with proposals requiring a minimum score of 80 points before pricing evaluation. Qualified vendors must provide products meeting stringent flame resistance standards (ASTM D6413 with 2-second average flame time and maximum 6-inch char length) and cigarette barrier test requirements (16 CFR Part 1632 Class A), include a one-year manufacturer's defect warranty with replacement within 30 calendar days of notification, maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 aggregate, and meet Automobile Liability and Workers' Compensation coverage requirements. Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. Destination with all transportation charges and costs included in the unit price, with preferred delivery within 30 business days from order receipt to the Central Regional Quartermaster at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility in Jackson, Michigan, between 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The State reserves the right to consider qualified disabled veteran (QDV) status preferences under Michigan law and may extend the contract to MiDEAL members and other entities upon mutual written agreement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents, and no specific funding amount is disclosed in the available information. The State reserves the right to conduct facility inspections, oral presentations, reference checks, and background checks during the evaluation process. The anticipated contract begin date is April 20, 2018, with contract terms including provisions for up to two one-year renewal options at the State's sole discretion. Deliveries must occur at designated state facilities between specified business hours, and the contractor must coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers to meet stringent timeline and product quality requirements.