Heat-Treated Bundled Firewood for Resale at Baraga State Park

This indefinite delivery vehicle authorizes the procurement of heat-treated bundled firewood for resale at Baraga State Park and potentially other Michigan Department of Natural Resources locations. All firewood supplied under this contract must be heat-treated in a USDA/APHIS certified kiln according to Heat Treatment Schedule T314-a at 140°F for 60 minutes and delivered in one cubic foot bundles wrapped with non-toxic, combustible stretch wrap. Product specifications require a minimum hardwood content of 60% (excluding poplar, ash, and hemlock) with no more than 10% bark. Pricing is established at $4.65 per bundle for standard delivery and $5.15 per bundle for expedited delivery requiring less than seven days, with an estimated annual requirement of 2,000 bundles. The contractor must deliver on pallets with a maximum of 10 pallets per delivery within seven calendar days of order receipt, or within fourteen days for holiday and high-use weekend orders.

Michigan Fuelwood Products, LLC, headquartered in Newberry, Michigan, serves as the prime contractor for this indefinite delivery vehicle administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The contract period extends from May 1, 2024, through April 30, 2029, with five one-year renewal options available at the State's sole discretion. The contract type is classified as a Department of Natural Resources procurement, with an estimated total value of $93,000 at execution. Payment terms are Net 45 days via Electronic Funds Transfer, with liquidated damages provisions of $500 plus $100 per day assessed for late or improper deliveries and specific performance deductions applied for quality deficiencies and specification non-compliance.