Description
The State of Michigan is seeking a contractor to provide ongoing maintenance and/or repair of the BSD 600 Ascent A2 Puncher. The contract will be for a period of 5 years, with the option for two 2-year renewal periods. The contractor will be required to provide a pricing schedule for the proposed contract activities, including any one-time or set-up charges, fees, and potential costs. The contractor must also provide a detailed response to each question in the Vendor Questions Worksheet, including company background information, experience, and certifications.
Some key points to consider include:
• The contractor must be the manufacturer or an authorized Service Engineer employed by or approved by the equipment manufacturer.
• The contractor must provide a field service report for each site visit, whether warranty work, preventative maintenance, or repair.
• The contractor must state on the report the condition of the instrument at the conclusion of the visit.
• The contractor will provide a complete service activity report at the end of each service visit, regardless of whether the event is warranty work or preventative maintenance.
• The State reserves the right to request additional reports as deemed necessary.
The evaluation process will be based on technical evaluation criteria, including product quality, service capabilities, delivery capabilities, and vendor questions worksheet. The State will also consider the overall economic impact to the State, including the number of employees employed at locations within the State of Michigan, the minimum wage paid to employees, and the average wage paid to employees.