Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis - Munuscong South Trail Culvert - Site 1.docx
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This is an Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis document from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for RFP 26*2256, the Munuscong Culvert Project Site 1. The solicitation was posted on SIGMA VSS on June 18, 2026, for a fourteen-calendar-day period with a due date of July 2, 2026. Three contractors submitted responsive proposals: Baruzzini & Sons, Jake's Landscaping & Excavating, and Nelson Shoreline Excavating. The project involves the removal of two culverts and their replacement with a new 64-inch wide by 43-inch tall corrugated steel arch culvert. This is a one-time buy with no renewal options. The Notice of Intent to Award was issued on July 17, 2026, to the recommended awardee.
The award recommendation was made to Jake's Landscaping & Excavating for $19,670.00, selected as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. All three bidders passed the mandatory minimum requirements evaluation, which included Minor Construction Bid Document and Certificate of Liability Insurance submissions. Competing bids were $44,500.00 from Baruzzini & Sons and $31,000.00 from Nelson Shoreline Excavating. None of the bidders qualified as Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The evaluation was conducted by the Solicitation Manager, Lisa Crozier-Green, in collaboration with David Jentoft, DNR Wildlife Division Subject Matter Expert. Unsuccessful bidders may request a debriefing session with the Solicitation Manager to understand the State's rationale for the award decision.
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AWARD RECOMMENDATION
Notice of Intent to Award Number: 260000000649 Notice of Intent to Award Date: 7/17/2026 The Department of Natural Resources office has completed the evaluation of RFP 26*2256 Munuscong Culvert Project Site 1 and has recommended an award to Jake’s Landscaping & Excavating in the amount of $19,670.00.
Bidders who were not recommended for award may 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:
Lisa Crozier-Green, Solicitation Manager.
CrozierGreenL@michigan.gov
Background Information:
This Request for Proposal (RFP) was to solicit responses for selection of a Contractor to provide Munuscong Culvert Replacement Project Site 1. This is a one-time buy.
Bidders:
The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on June 18, 2026, for a total of fourteen calendar days. The following bidders submitted proposals by the published due date of July 2, 2026.
| Bidder |
| Address, City, State, Zip Code |
| SDVOB* |
| GDBE** |
| Baruzzini & Sons |
| W18140 Long Pt Rd, Germfask, MI 49836 |
| No |
| No |
| Jake’s Landscaping & Excavating |
| 5091 Glennie, MI 48737 |
| No |
| No |
| Nelson Shoreline Excavating |
| W 9701 Sand Road, Naubinway, MI 49762 |
| 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 a DNR Wildlife Division Subject Matter Expert.
Lisa Crozier-Green, Solicitation Manager David Jentoft, DNR Wildlife Division Subject Matter Expert
III. Evaluation Results The evaluators reviewed the proposals and made the following determinations related to the published specifications:
| Specification |
| Baruzzini |
| Jake’s |
| Nelson |
| Minor Construction Bid Document | ||
| PASS | PASS | PASS |
| Certificate of Liability Insurance | ||
| PASS | PASS | PASS |
| PROPOSAL DETERMINATION | ||
| PASS | ||
| PASS | ||
| PASS |
IV. Pricing Summary Pricing was evaluated for the bidders who received a PASS rating and is summarized below:
| Deliverable |
| Baruzzini |
| Jake’s |
| Nelson |
| Remove 2 culverts and replace with new 64” wide x 43” tall, corrugated steel arch culvert |
| $44,500.00 |
| $19,670.00 |
| $31,000.00 |
| Total Price |
| $44,500.00 |
| $19,670.00 |
| $31,000.00 |
V. 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 to Jakes Landscaping & Excavating in the amount of $19,670.00.
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