25-2704 Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis - Pass Fail Low Bid.docx
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This is an Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for Request for Proposal (RFP) 250000002704 for Invasive Species Control. The RFP solicited proposals for tree/shrub control of black locust, buckthorn, bittersweet, and other woody invasives at eight state parks and recreation areas. The solicitation was posted on SIGMA VSS on 07/01/2025, with proposals due by 08/01/2025. Four bidders submitted proposals: Wildlife and Wetland Solutions, WildType, Natural Community Services, and Jim Scarlata.
The award recommendation is based on a pass/fail, low-bid evaluation method, with multiple vendors receiving zone-specific awards. Wildlife and Wetland Solutions was awarded 13 zones for $132,150.00, WildType received 2 zones for $27,120, Natural Community Services was awarded 6 zones for $68,443.00, and Jim Scarlata was awarded 3 zones for $20,165. The evaluation was conducted by DNR personnel including Amanda Pauly, Robert Clancy, and Emily Leslie. No vendors were identified as Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB) or Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (GDBE), and the award is pending State Administrative Board approval.
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AWARD RECOMMENDATION
Notice of Intent to Award Number: Click here to enter NIA1#.
Notice of Intent to Award Date: 8/19/2025 The Department of Natural Resources office has completed the evaluation of RFP 250000002704 Invasive Species Control and has recommended an award for; Wildlife and Wetland Solutions is awarded 13 zones for a total of $132,150.00, Wildtype is awarded 2 zones for a total of $27,120, Natural Community Services, LLC is awarded 6 zones for a total of $68,443.00, and Jim Scarlata is awarded 3 zones for a total of $20,165, pending State Administrative Board approval, if applicable. More information on the State Administrative Board can be found at: State Administrative Board.
Bidders who were not recommended for the award are encouraged to schedule a debriefing session with the Solicitation Manager. The debriefing session will provide the bidder with the State’s rationale on why the bidder was not recommended for the award. The Solicitation Manager may be contacted as follows:
Amanda Pauly, Solicitation Manager.
Paulya3@michigan.gov 517-388-9905
Background Information:
This Request for Proposal (RFP) was to solicit responses for selection of a Contractor to provide tree/shrub control of black locust, buckthorn, bittersweet and other woody invasives at eight (8) state parks and recreation areas.
Bidders:
The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on 07/01/2025. The following bidders submitted proposals by the published due date of 08/01/2025.
| Bidder |
| Address, City, State, Zip Code |
| SDVOB* |
| GDBE** |
| Wildlife and Wetland Solutions, LLC |
| 7804 W Moorestown Rd Manton, MI 49663 |
| No |
| Yes |
| WildType |
| 900 N Every Rd, Mason, MI 48854 |
| No |
| No |
James Scarlata Consulting Forester
| 3258 Domres Rd Manistee, MI 49660 |
| No |
| No |
| Natural Community Services, LLC |
| 6410 Upper Straits Blvd. West Bloomfield, MI 48324 |
| No |
| No |
*SDVOB: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business **GDBE: Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
EVALUATION SYNOPSIS
I. Evaluation Process A Responsible Vendor is a vendor that demonstrates it has the ability to successfully perform the duties identified by the solicitation. A Responsive proposal is one that is submitted in accordance with the solicitation instructions and meets all mandatory requirements identified in the solicitation.
Proposal Instructions, Mandatory Minimum Requirements PASS/FAIL – contract award to lowest price PASS bidder.
The full evaluation process is stated in the RFP Proposal Instructions.
II. Evaluation Method Responses to this solicitation were reviewed by the Solicitation Manager in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts, which consisted of the following individuals:
Voting
Amanda Pauly, Buyer Michigan Department of Natural Resources Finance and Operations Division
Robert Clancy, Ecological Restoration Specialist
Parks and Recreation Division
Emily Leslie
Parks & Recreation Division, Stewardship Unit
III. Evaluation Results The evaluators reviewed the proposals and made the following determinations related to the published specifications:
| Specification |
| Wildlife & Wetland Solutions |
“WWS”
Wildtype
Natural Community Services
“NCS”
Scarlata
| Proposal Determination | ||
| PASS | PASS | PASS |
| PASS |
| Award Name Treatment Zone |
| WWS |
| Wildtype |
| NCS |
| Scarlata |
| Algonac: zones 2, 5, 6, 10, 12, 20 |
| $45,000.00 |
| Algonac: zones 21, 22 and 23 |
| $29,000.00 |
| Algonac: zones 7, 31 |
| $25,000.00 |
| Algonac: zones 11,13, 15, 18 |
| $45,000.00 |
| Algonac: zones 28, 29 and 30 |
| $25,000.00 |
| Belle Isle: zones M, N, O, H, I |
| $25,000.00 |
$14,944.00
Belle Isle: zones J, K, L
Belle Isle: zone P
$4,000.00
| Brighton: zone 1 |
| $20,000.00 |
| $17,280.00 |
| $9,975.00 |
Brighton: zone 2
| $7,680.00 |
| $3,999.00 |
| Fort Custer: zone G |
| na |
$3,985.00
| Fort Custer: zones K and L |
| na |
| $20,160.00 |
$47,460.00
| Fort Custer: zones H, J and M |
| na |
| $32,640.00 |
$12,240.00
| Fort Custer: zone P |
| na |
| $16,000.00 |
$3,940.00
| Highland RA: zones 2, 3 |
| $14,400.00 |
| $23,040.00 |
| $15,900.00 |
| Highland RA: zone 4N |
| $9,600.00 |
| $12,480.00 |
| $10,100.00 |
| Highland RA: zone 4N Locust Only |
| $4,800.00 |
| $6,800.00 |
| $9,876.00 |
| Highland RA: zone 4S |
| $12,000.00 |
| $17,280.00 |
| $11,100.00 |
| Highland RA: zone 4S Locust Only |
| $7,200.00 |
| $10,000.00 |
| $9,876.00 |
| Highland RA: zone 5 |
| $9,600.00 |
| $17,280.00 |
| $9,435.00 |
| Highland RA: zone 6 |
| $12,000.00 |
| $30,270.00 |
| $14,944.00 |
| Highland RA: zone 7 |
| $4,800.00 |
| na |
| Highland RA: zone 8 |
| $7,200.00 |
| $13,440.00 |
| $12,948.00 |
| Highland RA: zone 9 |
| 19200 +8000 for forestry mowing |
| $48,000.00 |
| $19,944.00 |
| Highland RA: zone 9 Locust Only |
| $12,000.00 |
| $24,000.00 |
| $13,948.00 |
| Highland RA: zone 10 |
| $14,400.00 |
| $15,360.00 |
| $8,888.00 |
| Island Lake: zones 1, 2, 2.5, I |
| $14,400.00 |
| $26,760.00 |
| $14,000.00 |
| Island Lake: zone 5 |
| $4,800.00 |
| Island Lake: zones 8, 10, 14, 15 |
| $15,750.00 |
| Island Lake: zones 16, 17 |
| $9,600.00 |
| Island Lake: zones D, E |
| $7,200.00 |
| $6,960.00 |
| $8,948.00 |
| Island Lake: zones G, H |
| $12,000.00 |
| $12,240.00 |
| $14,440.00 |
| Island Lake: zone F |
| $7,200.00 |
| $8,640.00 |
| $16,100.00 |
| Waterloo: zone A |
| $4,800.00 |
$16,320.00
| Waterloo: zones 6, 7, 9, 10 |
| $5,600.00 |
$7,200.00
| Waterloo: zones 12, 13, 16, 25, 27 |
| $2,400.00 |
$12,600.00
| Waterloo: zones 5, 23-7, 24-4, 24-9 |
| $8,000.00 |
$17,250.00
| Waterloo: zones 18-1, 17-2 |
| $1,800.00 |
$5,790.00
| Watkins Lake: zone K |
| no bid |
| no bid |
| no bid |
| no bid |
| Watkins Lake: zone L |
| no bid |
| $18,720.00 |
| $13,990.00 |
| no bid |
| Grand Total |
| $132,150.00 |
| $27,120.00 |
| $68,443.00 |
| $20,165.00 |
IV. Award Recommendation:
Award Recommendation is made to the responsive and responsible bidder who receives a PASS rating and offers the lowest price to the State of Michigan. Low price is determined by the bidder who meets the requirements and offers the lowest overall price as demonstrated by its proposal.
Award Recommendation is made for; Wildlife and Wetland Solutions is awarded 13 zones for a total of $132,150.00, Wildtype is awarded 2 zones for a total of $27,120, NCS is awarded 6 zones for a total of $68,443.00, and Jim Scarlata is awarded 3 zones for a total of $20,165.
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