How to bid on Playground Equipment for Monroe & New Buffalo W.C. with Technology, Management and Budget

What the agency is buying

The State of Michigan's Technology, Management and Budget agency is seeking quotes for playground equipment and safety surfacing. This equipment is for facilities located in Monroe and New Buffalo, Michigan. Vendors interested in providing playground solutions should review this opportunity.

Key dates and deadlines

This Request for Quotes (RFQ) was published on July 28, 2026. All bids and required attachments must be uploaded through Michigan’s SIGMA VSS portal by August 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Hard-copy bids will not be accepted. If you experience issues with your electronic submission, contact the SIGMA Help Desk and notify the Office of Design and Construction with your SIGMA ticket number.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms that supply playground equipment and safety surfacing. The commodity lines specified are Safety Surfaces, Playground and Playground Equipment (Not Otherwise Classified). Businesses specializing in these areas, particularly those familiar with state government contracting, should consider responding.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, go to Michigan’s SIGMA Vendor Self Service portal. From the home page, select “View Published Solicitations.” Search for the solicitation number RFQ-171-260000000401-2. Once you find the matching result, you can view the details and download the six posted documents. To submit a response, you will need to register a free vendor account on the portal and upload your bid and all attachments as directed before the deadline. Questions can be directed to Kristi Zakrzewski.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all six documents posted with the solicitation to understand the full scope and requirements for both the playground equipment and safety surfacing. Ensure your quote clearly addresses all specifications and provides a competitive price. Double-check that all required attachments are included and correctly formatted for electronic submission.

Since this is an electronic submission, start the upload process well before the deadline to account for any potential technical issues. If you encounter problems with the SIGMA VSS system, contact the help desk immediately and follow up with the contract specialists as instructed in the solicitation to ensure your submission is considered.