2024 shingleton saplings planting specifications.pdf

The document is a set of specifications for the 2024 Shingleton WLD-Oak Sapling Plantings project in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. The project involves the planting of oak saplings within the Shingleton Wildlife Area managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The specifications outline the required sapling species, sizes, quantities, planting methods, and site preparation. The project will take place on multiple sites within Schoolcraft County, with a total of 3,500 oak saplings to be planted. Responses to the Request for Proposals are due by June 15, 2024, and a mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on May 30, 2024. The contract award is scheduled for July 15, 2024, with the planting work to be completed by September 30, 2024.

The specifications provide detailed pricing requirements, including unit costs for the saplings, planting labor, site preparation, and any other related expenses. The project is funded through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Habitat Grant Program, with a total budget of $125,000 allocated for the work. There are no set-asides or preferences for specific bidder types, and the current incumbent contractor is not named. The project will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest overall cost.