Target and Lane Markers for Camp Grayling JMTC

The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide range targets and lane markers for the Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center located in Clinton County. The procurement involves supplying 130 coffin covers, 95 non-thermal and 35 thermal Slim Ivan targets, multiple thermal lane markers in sizes ranging from 2x2 to 4x8, 24 full scale armor targets, 18 frontal truck targets with graphics, 8 flank truck targets with graphics, and 8 outer limit markers. The technical evaluation will be weighted 80% on product quality and 20% on vendor qualifications, with the contract to be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value. Proposals are due by August 24, 2018, at 3:00 PM Eastern, with bidder questions accepted until August 20, 2018. The anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2018, with an initial term through August 30, 2019, and the potential for up to two one-year renewal options. All items must meet military firing range standards and Department of Defense requirements, and be constructed from specified materials like polyethylene and self-healing materials.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract requires comprehensive pricing that includes all associated costs such as shipping, handling, and setup. Contractors must provide detailed pricing in a Schedule B pricing sheet and maintain specific insurance coverages, including commercial general liability, umbrella/excess liability, automobile liability, workers compensation, and employers liability insurance. The contract includes federal provisions as an addendum, indicating potential federal funding may be utilized. Although no specific budget range is explicitly stated, vendors are expected to provide competitive pricing for the comprehensive range of target and lane marker equipment. The State reserves the right to consider overall economic impact when evaluating proposal pricing and making the final award recommendation, suggesting flexibility in the procurement process.