Schedule A - Statement of Work RFP 26-2669.docx

Schedule A – Statement of Work Request for Proposal No. 260000002669 Tree and Shrub Removal Services, MDOT-University Region for Lansing TSC, Jackson TSC, and Brighton TSC, As Needed

This schedule identifies the anticipated requirements of any Contract resulting from this RFP. The term “Contractor” in this document refers to a bidder responding to this RFP, as well as the Contractor who is awarded the contract. The term “bidder” is used to identify where specific responses to the RFP are required. Yellow fields are also used to identify areas where a bidder response is required.

The Contractor must respond to each requirement or question and explain how it will fulfill each requirement. Attach any supplemental information and reference it appropriately within your response.

Background The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking a Contractor(s) to provide as needed tree and shrub removal and trimming activities performed in the MDOT University Region; Lansing TSC, Jackson TSC, and Brighton TSC in any month during the year.

Scope This as needed contract is for tree and shrub removal and trimming in the MDOT University Region.

The attached Schedule B - Pricing LSS Tree Removal excel files identifies the locations and description of services for this contract. This solicitation may result in a single contract for the entire region or individual contracts based on Schedule B - Pricing LSS Tree Removal excel files.

All the work must be done in accordance with all regulations governing the state agency wherein the work is to be performed and with minimum possible interference with the proper functioning of the activities of the state agency. In the case of inclement weather and/or hazardous road conditions, the Contractor(s) may not be allowed to work along the roadway. It will be up to the discretion of the MDOT Program Manager whether or not to allow the Contractor to work in that area under such conditions.

Mandatory Minimums To avoid disqualification, the bidder must provide documentation to support the following:

Only proposals meeting the mandatory minimum requirements will be considered for evaluation.

a. The Contractor’s staff performing tree removal services, must be a Certified Arborist from the International Society of Arboriculture B.

b. The Contractor must be licensed as and the staff conducting chemical application must be certified in the following Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Commercial Pesticide Applicator Categories; Category 3B – Ornamental Plant and Shade Tree Pest Management and Category 6 – Right of Way Pest.

Proof of certification and licensure MUST be submitted with the bid response.

General Requirements Equipment Requirements The MDOT Program Manager or Designee shall have the right to inspect all equipment and materials which are to be used in carrying out the terms of this Contract. Any such equipment or materials which do not comply with local, state, and federal regulations or with this Contract may be rejected by the MDOT Program Manager or Designee. The Contractor must provide a list of all the equipment that will be utilized to preform Contract Activities in Schedule C-Equipment List.

The equipment must be commercially available, in good repair, and shall be maintained so as to produce a clean, sharp cut to the vegetation at all times. Equipment, which in any way damages the turf, soil or slopes, shall not be allowed. The specified unit shall consist of a rubber tracked multi terrain loader with a high flow hydraulic capability. The cutting head shall be a minimum 60 inches wide with mulching head and capable of cutting brush up to an including four (4) inches in diameter.

Condition of Equipment All equipment shall be approved through acceptable demonstration of the equipment’s capabilities, suitability, and condition to MDOT. Demonstrations will be at no cost to MDOT.

After the Contract is awarded, equipment failure WILL NOT constitute an acceptable reason for deviating from the scheduled activates of this contract.

Description of Work The Contractor, through innovation, technology, or other means shall perform and provide the required tree and shrub removal services and have adequate qualified staff to complete the frequencies determined by the State and otherwise do all things necessary for, or incidental, to the performance of work.

The Contractor shall provide all tree and shrub removal and related items and services necessary for, or incidental, to the performance of work in accordance with this Contract, including, but not limited to:

a. All personnel;

b. Equipment;

c. Tools;

d. Supplies;

e. Materials;

f. Training; and supervision of staff.

The Contractor shall provide services at the locations described on the Attachment A – Location Specification Sheet(s) and or as directed by the MDOT Program Manager or Designee. The MDOT Program Manager Designees are listed on the attached Schedule B - Pricing LSS Tree Removal excel files.

Work Orders will be written by the Program Manager Designee for each project location. All necessary information concerning location of trees, sizes of trees, number of trees to be removed, stump grinding (if required), site restoration (if required), chemical stump treatment (if required) and tree trimming (if required) will be on each work order. Each work order will have a unique number created by the MDOT Program Manager or Designee. All work must be completed by the expiration date of each work order. The Program Manager Designee will email the work order to the Contractor. A confirmation email from the Contractor to the MDOT Program Manager or Designee will be required to acknowledge the work order had been received.

There will be three categories that will define priority of each work order. Each work order will be assigned to one of these categories.

· Category 1: Immediate service is necessary. Work will be within seven (7) business days.

· Category 2: Work will be completed within thirty (30) business days.

· Category 3: Work will be completed within sixty (60) business days.

· Stump grinding and chemical stump treatment, if required, will be performed according to the specifications as defined in this document.

Specifications The Contractor’s staff performing tree removal services, shall be a Certified Arborist from the International Society of Arboriculture and be willing and available to perform contracted work on short notice. Additionally, the Contractor must be licensed as and the staff conducting chemical application must be certified in the following Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Commercial Pesticide Applicator Categories; Category 3B – Ornamental Plant and Shade Tree Pest Management and Category 6 – Right of Way Pest Management.

Tree Removal All trees designated by the MDOT Program Manager or Designee shall be removed. Said designation is an orange dot painted on the roadside of the tree, approximately at Diameter Breast Height (DBH). A list of trees to be removed and their locations will be supplied by the MDOT Program Manager or Designee. Only those trees marked and on the list shall be removed. The State reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity of tree at any time.

Stump Removal

a. The Contractor is responsible for grinding stumps and bracing roots at least six (6) inches below grade. Soil can be returned to the hole and leveled even with the existing grade. Chips shall be removed from site and disposed of properly.

b. The Contractor shall keep the site of operation as clean as possible at all times and shall leave all sidewalks, gutters, pavement, shoulders, lawns, and yards clean of all debris when the work is completed.

b. No on-site storage of equipment will be allowed.

c. All wood cut prior to stump removal shall be removed from the work site prior to stump grinding.

e. All stump grinding shall be performed within three working (3) days after tree removal unless approved by MDOT Program Manager or Designee.

Tree Trimming

a. Tree trimming shall be performed on trees as designated by the MDOT Program Manager or Designee.

b. Tree trimming is to be conducting according to National Arborist Association Class III – Hazard Pruning specification. The specifications are located on Pages A-3 and A-4 of the National Arborist Association Standards for Pruning of Shade Trees. The Contactor is expected to be knowledgeable of these standards.

d. All wood and brush disposal resulting from this work activity shall be included in the per hour bid price.

Site Restoration

Disposal of Wood It’s the Contractor’s sole responsibility to dispose of tree wood. Contractor shall contact adjacent property owners and make wood available to them if they so desire. If the adjacent property owner wants the wood, it will be placed on the property owner’s property IMMEDIATELY and not stored on the MDOT Right of Way.

The Contractor may not make arrangements for tree wood disposal with MDOT employees, or friends and relatives of MDOT employees. The Contractor shall maintain documentation that contact was made with the said property owners and that the receiver of wood is not an MDOT employee or friend or relative of an MDOT employee.

Chemical Stump Treatment

Brush Cutting – Limited Access & Free Access Routes Typically, the area to be brush cut on limited access roads includes a strip 35 feet wide adjacent to the outside shoulder of both roadways unless restricted by the right-of-way limits or the ditch back slopes. Some locations within designated clear zones and clear visions areas may require wider cutting. These areas will be determined and designated by the MDOT Program Manager or Designee.

The Contractor shall notify the MDOT Program Manager or designated representative 24 hours in advance of starting work. Program Manager or designated representative shall make joint or individual pricing inspection of all specified cutting areas, both prior to and upon completion of brush cutting operation. The inspection is for the purpose of documenting existing damage to turf, guardrails, delineator posts, signage, light fixtures, etc., and those caused by the Contractor’s cutting operations. This inspection may be videotaped.

Woody vegetation shall be cut according to the following guidelines:

The Contractor shall, at all times, provide satisfactory equipment and force of qualified workers sufficient, in the opinion of the MDOT Program Manager or designated representative, to perform the work described herein. The force of qualified workers shall be sufficient to perform brush cutting and related activities in a timely basis.

Cutting operations shall be performed parallel to the roadway in the direction of traffic. The Contractor is not to encroach into the traffic lane.

4.10.1. Bridge Slope Clearing

The limits for clearing at bridges and culverts shall be within an area 10 ft away from the structure and 30 feet from each fascia, or up to the MDOT right-of-way, whichever is less, or as directed by the Program Manager or designee. Follow the requirements as defined in this contract for tree removal, stump removal and site restoration.

4.10.2. Complete Clearing

The removal from the ground surface and disposal, within the designated areas, of ALL trees, brush, shrubs, down timber, decayed wood, other vegetation, rubbish and debris. The work will begin at the toe of slope and travel up the backslope to the right-of-way fence. All activities will follow SESC (Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program, Part 91 requirements.

4.10.3. Complete Clearing Site Restoration

The contractor will grade area with friable soil. Soil will be level with grade after setting. Grass seed will be placed at no less than 80lbs per acre. Place mulch to allow sunlight to penetrate and air to circulate, but thick enough to shade the ground, conserve soil moisture, and prevent or reduce water and wind erosion.

All site restoration requirements and duties will be finished no later than one (1) work week, five (5) business days after clearing-grubbing is complete unless approved by MDOT Program Manager or Designee.

4.10.4. Ground Protection Pads-Temporary Access Mats

Where it is determined that ground protection is required to gain access to accomplish complete clearing activities, ground protection pads-Temporary Access Mats will be utilized to create a surface on which clearing equipment can function.

4.10.5. Traffic Control and Signing

The Contractor must provide and maintain proper signing barricades, lighted arrow panels, and flaggers, to properly protect the work, persons, and property against injury. The contractor shall furnish all signing and personnel necessary to conform to the specifications relating to the traffic lane closure and shoulder work. All traffic control devices and their usage shall conform to the current MDOT Maintenance Division Work Zone Traffic Control Guidelines publication, available from the MDOT Program Manager.

Traffic lane closure and flagging will be required where there is not a sufficient shoulder in which to park necessary work equipment, or when any part of any vehicle or piece of equipment extends into the traveled roadway. These statements of specific duties of the Contractor shall not be constructed as a limitation on the general duties imposed by this Contract or specifications.

In the case of inclement weather and/or hazardous road conditions, the Contactor may not be allowed to work along the roadway. It shall be up to the discretion of the MDOT Program Manager whether or not to allow the Contractor to work in that area under such conditions.

4.10.6. Days/Hours of Operation

All work included in this Contract shall be performed during daylight hours only. No work shall be allowed on weekends unless prior approval is obtained from the MDOT Program Manager. Work shall be permitted during holiday periods in accordance with the 2012 Standard Specifications for Construction. Recognized State holidays are: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. The Program Manager will advise timeframe covered for each Holiday.

4.10.7. Work Schedule

The Contractor will be required to work with the Program Manager at the pre-maintenance meeting to create a work schedule. Contractor availability will be determined at this time. The schedule include the names and phone numbers of responsible persons who can be reached at any time by the State.

The Contractor will set a weekly schedule by area based on the number of written work orders. A progress report shall be sent to the Program Manager, weekly, via email, once work begins on a work order. Each area will be inspected and accepted by the Program Manager or the designee before the Contractor is allowed to work at the next scheduled area.

4.10.8. Daily Log

The Contractor shall keep a daily log of the tree removal operation to include hours worked at each location and equipment used and shall provide the Program Manager or their designee with a copy of this log on a weekly basis.

The supervisor of the Contractor’s personnel will be responsible for the completion of the daily log naming the person performing the work.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above Section 4 requirements and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above Section 4 requirements and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Damages

a. The Contractor will be held liable for any and all damage done, as a result of their operation to fixed objects such as sidewalks, signs, posts, buildings, and vegetation such as turf, trees, shrubs, and desirable natural growth. Damage shall include, among other things: skinning, scraping, breaking of tree limbs or gouging of trees or shrubs, and rutting and tearing turf.

b. Costs associated with damages to plant material, caused by the Contractor will be assessed based on the current Michigan Forest and Park Association’s Supplement to the International Society of Arboriculture Guides to Plant Appraisal.

c. All turf damage repairs shall be made by the Contractor in accordance with Sections 815 and 917 of the 2012 Standard Specifications for Construction and as herein specified. Only friable topsoil shall be used to fill any depressions, ruts, etc., prior to seeding. Seeding will only be allowed during the seasonal limitation periods outlined in the current MDOT Standard Specifications.

d. The Contractor will be billed for all costs incurred by the State due to the damages caused by their operation, be required to repair the damages as directed by the Program Manager, or receive deductions from progress payments owed to the Contractor as determined by the Program Manager. All repairs shall be made in accordance with the current MDOT Standard Specifications (Standard Specifications can be found on MDOT website, www.michigan.gov/mdot/).

1.1. Protection of Property

The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting and preserving from damage any and all facilities, public and private, which are adjacent to the areas where work is being performed.

a. Protection of overhead utilities:

· Tree trimming and removal operations any conducted in area where overhead electric, telephone, and cable television facilities exist. The Contractor shall protect all utilities from damage, shall immediately contact the appropriate utility if damage should occur, and shall be responsible for all claims for damage due to their operations. The Contractor shall make arrangement with the utility for removal of all necessary limbs and branches which may conflict with or create a personal injury hazard in conducting the operations of this Contract. If the Contractor has properly contacted the utility in sufficient time to arrange for the required work by the utility, delays encountered by the Contractor in waiting for the utility to complete its work shall not be the responsibility of the Contractor.

b. The protection of the underground utilities:

· The Contractor shall be responsible for contracting the appropriate utility for location of any underground electric services which are in the work area, and which can be damaged by the Contractor’s operation. If the Contractor has properly contacted the utility in sufficient time to arrange for location and protection of underground services, delays encountered by the Contractor in waiting for the utility to complete its work shall not be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above Section 5 requirements and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above Section 5 requirements and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Staffing Contractor Program Manager The Contractor must appoint at least one individual specifically assigned to State of Michigan accounts who will respond to State inquiries regarding the Contract Activities, answer questions related to ordering and delivery, etc. (the “Contractor Program Manager”).

The Contractor must notify the Contract Administrator at least 10 calendar days before removing or assigning a new Contractor Program Manager.

Contractor Program Manager Contact Information:

Name

Title

Office Phone

Mobile Phone

Email Address

Key Personnel The Contractor must appoint two individuals who will be directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Contract (“Key Personnel”). Key Personnel must be specifically assigned to the State account, be knowledgeable on the contractual requirements, and must hold the proper licenses and/or certifications.

The University Region requires key personnel to have and retain one or more of the following licenses and certifications:

• The Contractor’s staff performing tree removal services, must be a Certified Arborist from the International Society of Arboriculture B.

• The Contractor must be licensed as and the staff conducting chemical application must be certified in the following Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Commercial Pesticide Applicator Categories; Category 3B – Ornamental Plant and Shade Tree Pest Management and Category 6 – Right of Way Pest.

The Contractor may not remove or assign Key Personnel without the prior consent of the State. Prior consent is not required for reassignment for reasons beyond the Contractor’s control, including illness, disability, death, leave of absence, personal emergency circumstances, resignation, or termination for cause. The State may request a résumé and conduct an interview before approving a change. The State may require a 30-calendar day training period for replacement personnel.

The bidder must identify the Key Personnel, indicate where they will be physically located, describe the functions they will perform.

Contractor Key Person 1 Contact Information:

Name

Title

Office Phone

Mobile Phone

Email Address

Physical Location

Functions performed

Certifications & Licenses

Contractor Key Person 2 Contact Information:

Name

Title

Office Phone

Mobile Phone

Email Address

Physical Location

Functions performed

Certifications & Licenses

Customer Service Number Bidder Response

The Contractor must specify its customer service number for the State to contact the Contractor Program Manager who must be available for calls during the hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Easterm, at a minimum. Identify customer service availability for this proposal by hours and days of the week.

Insert customer service number

Disclosure of Subcontractors If the Contractor intends to utilize subcontractors, the Contractor must disclose the following:

The legal business name; address; telephone number; a description of subcontractor’s organization and the services it will provide; and information concerning subcontractor’s ability to provide the Contract Activities.

The relationship of the subcontractor to the Contractor.

Of the total bid, the price of the subcontractor’s work.

Whether the Contractor has a previous working experience with the subcontractor. If yes, provide the details of that previous relationship.

A complete description of the Contract Activities that will be performed or provided by the subcontractor.

Required Subcontractor information. Bidders must complete the table below for each anticipated subcontractor. Copy the table as many times as needed for each subcontractor. Complete the second table with the percentage of work that will be completed by all subcontractors involved.

The legal business name, address, telephone number of the subcontractor(s).

A description of subcontractor’s organization and the services it will provide and information concerning subcontractor’s ability to provide the Contract Activities.

The relationship of the subcontractor to the Bidder.

Is the subcontractor a GDBE?

Whether the Bidder has a previous working experience with the subcontractor.

A complete description of the Contract Activities that will be performed or provided by the subcontractor.

Of the total bid, the price of the subcontractor’s work.

Work performed by subcontractors

Total percentage of work that will be performed by subcontractors: Insert %

ADA Compliance The State is required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), including its accessibility standard for websites, applications, content and documents. All Contract Activities created, provided, or made available by Contractor under this Contract in a digital format, including but not limited to, websites, applications, software, mobile applications, text, images, sounds, videos, controls, animations, links, and documents (including files in the following formats: PDF, word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet) must comply with the accessibility standards provided in the Digital Accessibility Standards, located at SOM Digital Standards.

Meetings The Contractor must attend the following meetings: Kick-off meeting within 30 calendar days of the Effective Date.

The State may request other meetings as it deems appropriate.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above Section 9 requirements and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above Section 9 requirements and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Project Plan A. For each location, a project work plan for managing implementation of the tree and shrub removal services shall be developed and submitted to the Program Manager for review and approval.

B. Project management plan must identify methods, tools and processes proposed to oversee the projects. Address issues and changes as may arise, and keep the appropriate parties apprised of progress.

C. Contractor will carry out this project under the direction and control of the specified Program Manager for the respective locations where services are performed.

D. Contractor must meet with the Program Manager and other agency or departmental project-leads, on basis to be established by Program Manager and Contractor. This meeting is for the purpose of reviewing progress and providing necessary guidance to the Contractor in solving problems that arise, as well as continuously communicate with the agency/departmental project-lead.

E. Contractor’s Work Plan, which must be approved prior to Commencement of work, must include the following:

1. Equipment List– including description, age, manufacturer, model, and serial number of each piece. Equipment must meet or exceed all requirements defined under “Equipment Requirements” in this document. All equipment must be in the Contractor’s possession, available for use and fully operational, prior to Contract award. The Contractor must provide a list of all the equipment that will be utilized to preform Contract Activities in Schedule C-Equipment List.

2. Schedule of Operations – personnel expected to complete work on this Contract.

3. Name(s) of Supervisor(s)) – 24 hour contact telephone numbers and best contact times.

4. Equipment failure WILL NOT constitute an acceptable reason for failure to provide tree and shrub removal service. Adjustment to providing the service, including weather-related deviations, must be approved by the Program Manager or designated representative.

5. Safety Program, including traffic control plan(s).

Any Misrepresentation by the Contractor of its ability to perform the work described in this Contract may be grounds for immediate Contract termination. In such case, a Contract may be awarded to the next lowest bidder who can demonstrate the ability to perform the work.

The Contractor will carry out this project under the direction and control of the Program Manager. Within 30 calendar days of the Effective Date, the Contractor will submit a project plan to the Program Manager for final approval. The plan must include: (a) the Contractor's organizational chart with names and title of personnel assigned to the project, which must align with the staffing stated in accepted proposals; and (b) the project breakdown showing sub-projects, tasks, and resources required.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above Section 10 requirements and agree with no exception(s)

☐ I have reviewed the above Section 10 requirements and have noted any exceptions below.

Exceptions: List all exceptions here

Price Term Pricing is firm for a 365-day period (“Pricing Period”). The first pricing period begins on the Effective Date. Adjustments may be requested in writing by either party and will take effect no earlier than the next Pricing Period.

Price Changes Adjustments will be based on changes in actual Contractor costs. Any request must be supported by written evidence documenting the change in costs. The State may consider sources, such as the Consumer Price Index; Producer Price Index; other pricing indices as needed; economic and industry data; manufacturer or supplier letters noting the increase in pricing; and any other data the State deems relevant.

Following the presentation of supporting documentation, both parties will have 30 days to review the information and prepare a written response. If the review reveals no need for modifications, pricing will remain unchanged unless mutually agreed to by the parties. If the review reveals that changes are needed, both parties will negotiate such changes, for no longer than 30 days, unless extended by mutual agreement.

The Contractor remains responsible for Contract Activities at the current price for all orders received before the mutual execution of a Change Notice indicating the start date of the new Pricing Period.

Authorizing Document The appropriate authorizing document for the Contract will be an official work order request initiated by the MDOT Program Manager or Designee.

Acceptance and Inspection The State will use the following criteria to determine acceptance of the Contract Activities:

The Contractor will notify the MDOT Program Manager or Designee of completion of contract activities by either email or phone. The MDOT Program Manager will then perform a visual inspection of completed Contract Activities. Upon inspection, the MDOT Program Manager or Designee will either accept the completed Contract Activities as compliant with terms of the Contractor will cite the completed Contract Activities as being non-compliant with the terms of the Contract. Completed Contract Activities that are cited as non-compliant require corrective action and are subject to liquidated damages as outlined in Section 8. The MDOT Program Manager or Designee will notify the Contractor when completed Contract Activities are found to be in non-compliance. The Contractor will complete corrective action(s) when Contract Activities are cited as non-compliant until the Contract Activities are accepted by the MDOT Program Manager or Designee as compliant with the terms of the Contract.

Invoice Requirements All invoices must be submitted to the MDOT Program Manger Designee for the area the work was completed for via email and include: (a) date; (b) work order number; (c) quantity; (d) description of the Contract Activities; (e) unit price; and (f) total price.

Payment Methods The State will make payment for Contract Activities and will only disburse payments under this Contract through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

Procedure The billing must reference the appropriate work order number and shall contain, if applicable, adjustments for addition, deletions or changes in service. MDOT shall pay the billed amount in accordance with the contract pricing, and the payment terms specified in the work order which is net 45 days after the later of the invoice date or the date the Program Manager Designee certifies the invoice indicative of satisfactory completion of each tree or shrub removal of the entire Contract area.

Liquidated Damages Late or improper completion of the Contract Activities will cause loss and damage to the State and it would be impracticable and extremely difficult to fix the actual damage sustained by the State. Therefore, if there is late or improper completion of the Contract Activities the State is entitled to collect liquidated damages in the amount of $2,500.00 and an additional $100.00 per day for each day Contractor fails to remedy the late or improper completion of the Work.

Environmental and Energy Efficiency Product Standards The Contractor must identify any energy efficient, bio-based, or otherwise environmentally friendly products used in the products. Contractor must include any relevant third-party certification, including the verification of a United States Department of Agriculture certified bio-based product label. Contractor must describe how products that meet these requirements are identified or otherwise labelled and list any exceptions to this requirement.

Bidder Response

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and agree with no exceptions.

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

List all exceptions – either in the Exceptions List table below or identified here as an attachment to this RFP labelled as E&EEPS Exceptions List:

Bidder must provide detailed information as required above – either in this response box or identified here as an attachment to this RFP.

Describe how you will comply with the requirements or indicate the filename of the attachment.

Exceptions List

Hazardous Chemical Identification In accordance with the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, 42 USC 11001, et seq., as amended, the Contractor must provide a Material Safety Data Sheet listing any hazardous chemicals as defined in 40 CFR §370.2, to be delivered. Each hazardous chemical must be properly identified, including any applicable identification number, such as a National Stock Number or Special Item Number.

The Contractor must identify any hazardous chemicals that will be provided under any resulting contract.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement and agree with no exception

Mercury Content Pursuant to MCL 18.1261d, mercury-free products must be procured when possible. The Contractor must explain if it intends to provide products containing mercury, the amount or concentration of mercury, and whether cost competitive alternatives exist. If a cost competitive alternative does exist, the Contractor must provide justification as to why the particular product is essential. All products containing mercury must be labeled as containing mercury.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement and agree with no exception

Brominated Flame Retardants The State prefers to purchase products that do not contain brominated flame retardants (BFRs) whenever possible. The Contractor must disclose whether the products contain BFRs and describe how the products are identified or otherwise labelled.

Bidder Response

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and agree with no exceptions.

☐ I have reviewed the above requirement(s) and have noted any exceptions below.

List all exceptions – either in the Exceptions List table below or identified here as an attachment to this RFP labelled as Brominated Flame Retardants Exceptions List:

Exceptions List

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) The Contractor must confirm that the provided products do not intentionally contain PFAS. This consists of all components of the provided products, including product packaging.

Bidder Response

☐ I confirm the above requirement and agree with no exception

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