RFQ 26-0281 Shingleton SMU Sapling Planting 2026.docx

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A total in combination of approximately 831 Red oak, Swamp White oak, Burr Oak and Chestnut saplings have been procured by the DNR and will be contract-planted in the SMU in 2026. All saplings are bare root and will be planted in May of 2026.

Saplings will be transported to the planting location by DNR staff. The Contractor will be responsible for transporting each sapling to individual planting sites. An ORV can be used for this purpose, if possible, but transplanting saplings by foot will be necessary.

A total of approximately 831 saplings will be planted within 25 miles of the Wyman State Forest Nursey, located at 480N Intake Park Rd, Manistique, MI 49854. Species and height breakdowns are as follows:

831 Total

Saplings will be planted on a 20-foot by 20-foot grid spacing, within recently harvested northern hardwood stands (group selection, Beech Bark Disease present) or within recently harvested softwood stands (seed tree or shelterwood harvest), or within forest openings.

Each sapling will require a hole that is approximately 24” in diameter and 15” deep. A soil auger and/or shovels can be used to dig holes. Heavy Equipment with a soil auger may be used, depending on site conditions.

Saplings will vary in size from 5 feet upwards to 10 feet tall (not including root system).

Sapling root diameters will vary depending on size of tree but generally should range from 10 to 28 inches.

All tap roots of each sapling must be thoroughly moistened before being planted, a backpack sprayer works well for this purpose. Sapling roots shall not be cut.

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Specifications Bidders must state any deviations from the required specifications in the table, above. Lack of response will be interpreted as agreement to supply to specifications as written.

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Quote Time Period The vendor’s quote shall be valid for 60 calendar days from the quote due date and time.

Unit Price Unit price shall be to the second decimal point, from all bidders (e.g. $4.99) Acceptance The Contractor will notify the DNR Project Manager a minimum of 24 hours prior to beginning on-site work, and within 24 hours following completion of work to schedule field inspection. Invoice(s) to be submitted with a copy of DNR signed acceptance.

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