10 Park Garlic Mustard Control - REVISED to correct specs

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation Division is procuring invasive species management services through a competitive bid process (Bid #240000001683) to control garlic mustard across ten state parks and forest facilities located in Wayne County and throughout Michigan. The procurement encompasses foliar herbicide application and hand pulling services at designated treatment areas across Lower Peninsula locations (Grand Mere, Warren Dunes, Saugatuck Dunes, Algonac, Sterling, and Highland Recreation Area) and Upper Peninsula facilities (Porcupine Mountains State Park, Muskellunge State Park, Tahquamenon Falls State Park, and Two-Hearted River State Forest Campground). Lower Peninsula work must be completed between April 1 and May 31, 2024, while Upper Peninsula work must be completed between May 1 and June 30, 2024. Contractors must submit sealed bids using the provided Contractor Bid Response form by 12:00 p.m. noon on March 29, 2024, with bids remaining valid for 30 days from the due date. Successful bidders must be pre-qualified vendors with demonstrated experience in invasive species control, particularly garlic mustard management, and must employ personnel capable of identifying target and native species while employing cost-efficient treatment techniques that minimize environmental damage. Contractors must provide comprehensive cost breakdowns including labor rates and hours, equipment costs, travel expenses, and chemical costs; submit weekly progress reports; provide GPS data and invasive mapping forms within two weeks of completion; and comply with NPDES permits, EGLE Aquatic Nuisance Control requirements, herbicide label specifications, and strict equipment cleaning protocols. The State reserves the right to award the contract in full or in part and may select different vendors for different line items.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational types are identified in the procurement documents. The bidding is open to all pre-qualified contractors meeting the invasive species management experience requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available documentation. Bidders may bid on any combination of treatment areas across the ten parks, with pricing submitted on a firm, lump-sum basis by treatment area with no allowance for price adjustments or additional charges during the contract term. Site visits are encouraged but not required, and prospective bidders may contact the DNR for additional maps and data files prior to bid submission. The specific award value or budget range for this contract opportunity is not disclosed in the available documents.