Award of Statewide Groundwater Monitoring

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued RFP# 250000002632 for a Statewide Groundwater Monitoring Network Well Rehabilitation contract. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive groundwater monitoring activities across Michigan, with a focus on well rehabilitation and advanced data collection techniques. The project requires extensive field work, including well searches, site visits, and real-time data collection using innovative technologies such as unmanned aircraft systems (drones) and ArcGIS Pro's Vehicle Routing Problem tool. The evaluation process involved a Joint Evaluation Committee that scored proposals across four technical categories: Statement of Work Requirements (30%), Staffing (20%), Project Management (30%), and Vendor Questions (20%). Four bidders submitted proposals: The Mannik & Smith Group, TriMedia Holdings, Weston Solutions, and WSP Michigan. The RFP was initially posted on SIGMA VSS on June 18, 2025, with proposals due by July 18, 2025, and a subsequent contract award anticipated by August 28, 2025.

The contract has a two-year term with no renewal options and does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Pricing proposals varied significantly, ranging from $194,255 to $1,502,877, with Weston Solutions presenting the recommended solution at $879,500.00, pending State Administrative Board approval. Weston Solutions was recommended for award based on achieving a perfect technical score of 100/100 and providing the most competitive and innovative technical approach. The contract will require advanced geospatial data management capabilities, including use of ArcGIS Survey123 for real-time data collection and sophisticated routing and site identification methodologies. While no specific incumbent vendor was mentioned, the procurement demonstrates a sophisticated approach to groundwater monitoring that emphasizes technological integration, efficient field operations, and comprehensive data collection strategies.