UV Bulbs DNR Marquette Pentair or Comparable Alternate

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for ultraviolet sterilization equipment to support the health and maintenance of the State's brook trout and lake trout brood stock at the Cherry Creek water facility in Marquette. The procurement seeks 360 Pentair UV bulbs (model FL-4297, type 3322 Empaqu - 90 Watt UV bulb GPH914T5LC/M12/CB-0M3) or comparable alternate brand bulbs that meet or exceed the stated specifications. Vendors proposing alternate brands must submit complete specifications, manufacturer's warranty information, and detailed explanations demonstrating how their products satisfy the technical requirements. The bid submission deadline is March 8, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. EST, with all documentation required to be submitted through the SIGMA VSS system. The deadline for submitting bidder questions is March 1, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. EST, with answers posted by 5:00 p.m. on March 4, 2019. Delivery is F.O.B. destination to the DNR Marquette State Fish Hatchery located at 488 Cherry Creek Road, Marquette, Michigan 49855, and vendors may invoice upon DNR acceptance with payment due net 45 days unless a quick payment discount is offered.

The RFQ does not identify any set-asides, incumbent vendors, or specific restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other specialized vendor categories are detailed in the solicitation. The RFQ does not specify a budget range or award value; pricing for the 360 UV bulbs is to be entered on the RFQ form and in the SIGMA VSS line item tab, with the State reserving the right to use the lower amount in case of discrepancies between the two entries. All communication regarding the RFQ must be directed solely to the Solicitation Manager, Lisa Crozier-Green (CrozierGreenL@michigan.gov), and contacting any other state personnel may result in disqualification.