10 Park Garlic Mustard Control - REVISED to correct specs

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the control and eradication of garlic mustard, an invasive herbaceous species, at 10 state park facilities across Michigan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation Division, Stewardship Unit is issuing the Request for Proposals (RFP) to seek qualified contractors to apply herbicides and conduct hand-pulling efforts at the designated parks, which are located in both the Lower and Upper Peninsulas. The objective is to complete the control work between April 1-May 31, 2024 in the Lower Peninsula and May 1-June 30, 2024 in the Upper Peninsula. Bidders may submit proposals for any combination of the treatment areas. The successful contractor(s) must have prior experience controlling invasive species, particularly garlic mustard, and the ability to identify the target species and associated native/non-native plants. Pricing will be submitted on a lump sum basis by treatment area, and the award(s) will be made to the most cost-effective, technically qualified bidder(s).

This opportunity is open to all qualified contractors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are specified. The State of Michigan has not provided a budget range, but the pricing will be evaluated on a lump sum basis for each treatment area, with the possibility of discounted pricing if awarded multiple parks.