Award Recommendation for RFP No. 260000002057

The State of Michigan’s Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) issued RFP 260000002057 to procure winter‑maintenance truck build‑up components for its fleet. The solicitation sought a contractor to supply a comprehensive set of components—including fuel tanks, hydraulic systems, plow jacks, pre‑wet systems, spreader controls, dump bodies, snow blades, and related hardware—over a five‑year contract term with two optional one‑year renewals. Three firms submitted proposals; Truck & Trailer Specialties, Inc. received the highest technical score (99/100) and the best overall value, resulting in a $10 million award recommendation. The contract will cover design, manufacturing, and delivery of the specified components, with a required delivery timeframe of 120 days from order receipt for most items. • Scope: Full suite of winter‑maintenance truck components (fuel tanks, hydraulic reservoirs, plow jacks, pre‑wet systems, spreader controls, dump bodies, snow blades, etc.) • Contract length: 5 years (plus up to two 1‑year extensions) • Award amount: $10,000,000 (estimated) • Delivery requirement: ≤120 days from order receipt for key items • Evaluation criteria: Technical (50 % specifications, 20 % SOW, 30 % questionnaire) and price for technically acceptable bidders • Primary contact: Patrick Turcotte, Solicitation Manager (email [email protected], phone (517) 730‑8798)