Two Continental Engines IO-550-C49B N2844D Beech Baron

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Aeronautics Division issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of two Continental IO-550-C49B engines for Beech Baron Aircraft N2844D. The solicitation was posted on June 8, 2023, with a proposal deadline of June 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and an anticipated contract commencement date of June 23, 2023. Bidders were required to submit questions by June 7, 2023, with answers posted on June 8, 2023. The deliverables include two factory-new or factory-rebuilt Continental IO-550-C49B engines that must comply with Airworthiness Directive 2023-04-08 prior to delivery and be delivered within 8-12 weeks to MDOT-Aeronautics at 2700 Port Lansing Road, Lansing, Michigan. The State will conduct acceptance inspections upon delivery to verify manufacturer new engine stickers, check for damage, and confirm receipt of all hardware. Bidders must submit separate line-item pricing for factory-new and factory-rebuilt engine options, with evaluation conducted on a pass/fail basis requiring completion of mandatory forms including the Confidential Treatment Form, Vendor Questions Worksheet, Schedule A Statement of Work, Schedule B Pricing, and agreement with Standard Contract Terms. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price who meets all evaluation criteria. Contractor requirements include maintaining specified insurance coverage, assigning a dedicated Program Manager, and submitting FAA 8130 paperwork and engine logbooks upon delivery.

No set-aside designations, restrictions on organization types, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are identified in this solicitation. There are no identified incumbent vendors or current contractors listed, and no specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements are noted. The State strongly encourages quick payment discount terms and will process payment via Electronic Funds Transfer within 45 days of invoice receipt, with invoices due within 45 days of contract expiration. Pricing must remain firm for the entire contract term. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available solicitation materials, as the award will be determined based on competitive bidding among responsive and responsible vendors.