Analysis of Wildlife Vehicle Collisions on MI Trunklines

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is issuing Request for Proposal #260000001301 for an analysis of wildlife-vehicle collision hot spots on Michigan's trunklines statewide. The procurement seeks a contractor to identify specific segments of Michigan's trunklines at varying risk levels for wildlife-vehicle collisions involving multiple wildlife species, model wildlife habitats and corridors intersecting with trunklines, and develop decision support tools including a GIS-based web map to estimate cost-benefit analyses for mitigation solutions. Key deliverables include field visits to a minimum of the top 20 hot spot locations across the state, participation in public outreach events across all seven MDOT regions, and spatial analysis with recommendations for wildlife crossing infrastructure. Proposals will be evaluated based on five technical criteria: Prior Experience (10 points), General Requirements and Scope of Work (40 points), Functionality Relating to Data (5 points), Staffing (20 points), and Project Plan (25 points), with a minimum threshold of 80 points required for proposals to advance to pricing evaluation. The RFP was issued on March 2, 2026, with bidder questions due by March 16, 2026, answers posted by March 18, 2026, and proposals due by April 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. No bidders' conferences or site visits are scheduled. The anticipated contract start date is May 1, 2026, with completion required by September 30, 2028.

No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are identified in the solicitation documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the RFP materials. The contract pricing is firm for the entire contract term, with all costs including labor, travel expenses, and overhead included in the price schedule submitted under Schedule B, though the specific budget range or award value is not disclosed in the available documentation. Invoices must be submitted monthly reflecting actual work completed, with payment terms of Net 45 days via Electronic Funds Transfer. The contract will be funded through a combination of USDOT Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program grant funding and Michigan state funds, with no additional funds programmed beyond the awarded contract. Liquidated damages of $5,000 plus $100 per day apply for late or improper completion of contract activities or unauthorized removal of key personnel.