AMENDMENT*** Prepare up to 30 acres within a timber sale.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Forest Resources Division is seeking a contractor to perform site preparation and mulching services at the Brighton Tree Improvement Center in Livingston County. The project involves clearing and mulching approximately 29 acres, with specific work including mulching all woody material within designated areas, addressing slash and brush up to 1 inch in diameter. The solicitation (RFP #180000002055) requires a contractor with a Project Manager possessing at least 5 years of arboricultural operations and project management experience. Key project dates include a mandatory pre-proposal meeting held on April 18, 2018, proposal questions due by April 24, 2018, and proposals due on April 30, 2018, at 10:00 AM Eastern. The work is to be completed by September 15, 2018, with a potential start date as early as May 15, 2018. Evaluation will be conducted on a PASS/FAIL basis, with the State not obligated to accept the lowest price proposal. The project site is located at 4631 Bishop Lake Road, Howell, Michigan, and requires electronic proposal submission through the SIGMA VSS system.

The solicitation includes provisions for Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) status consideration under MCL 18.1261(8), potentially offering some preferential treatment for veteran-owned businesses. Contractors must provide proof of various certifications, including labor practices, Iran-linked business status, and tax compliance. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including Commercial General Liability Insurance ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), Automobile Liability Insurance ($1M per occurrence), Workers' Compensation Insurance, and Employers Liability Insurance ($500,000 each accident/employee/aggregate disease). The pricing matrix includes three scenarios: primary scenario for slash and brush with timber processed and removed (29 acres), and two alternate scenarios for different timber and brush conditions. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), with contractors encouraged to offer quick payment discounts. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract allows for potential scope reduction and corresponding payment adjustment, with the final award subject to available funding.