29. 2 miles of trail to be cleared for accessibility

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued RFP 260000000891 for trail maintenance services covering 29.2 miles of trail to be cleared for accessibility improvements. The procurement solicited proposals for mowing, weed whipping, brushing, and debris clearing services, with the RFP posted on SIGMA VSS on January 29, 2026, and proposals due on March 13, 2026. The contract term spans three years with up to two renewal options. The evaluation process required all bidders to meet mandatory specifications across seven categories: general requirements, service requirements, staffing, project management, pricing, invoicing and payment terms, and vendor questionnaires. Only bidders receiving a PASS rating on all mandatory requirements were considered for award based on lowest price. Three bidders submitted proposals: B&B Landscaping Inc, Hyer Enterprise Group, and Litchfield Mowing & Brushing LLC, though Hyer Enterprise Group was deemed non-responsive and failed the evaluation.

No specific set-aside designations restricted participation in this procurement; however, the evaluation noted that neither responsive bidder held Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) or Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (GDBE) designations. B&B Landscaping Inc submitted an annual cost proposal of $47,800 for a three-year total of $143,400, while Litchfield Mowing & Brushing LLC proposed annual costs of $27,700 for a three-year total of $83,100. The Department of Natural Resources recommended awarding the contract to Litchfield Mowing & Brushing LLC as the responsive, responsible, and lowest-priced bidder, with the notice of intent to award issued on March 20, 2026, pending State Administrative Board approval. Unsuccessful bidders may request a debriefing session from Solicitation Manager Amanda Pauly.