Belle isle horticultural supplies

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is soliciting proposals under RFP 260000002658 for horticultural supplies for Belle Isle State Park, with proposals due November 2, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. EST. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses receive consideration under Michigan law. Awards go to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder who passes a Pass/Fail evaluation.

The scope covers two product groups: compressed growing-media bales (60 PROMIX BX AGTIV REACH and 120 Lambert LM-AP annually) and seasonal flowering plants. The plant order includes 350 8-inch poinsettias delivered by Thanksgiving, 350 7.5-inch Easter lilies delivered by Easter, 350 1-gallon hardy mums delivered in early September, and 200 6.5-inch azaleas delivered in mid-January. Deliveries go to Belle Isle State Park at 99 Pleasure Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48207, within five business days of order, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The contractor provides transportation, delivery, and liftgate unloading at no additional cost and replaces damaged or diseased items within 72 hours at its own expense.

The contract runs from November 3, 2026 through October 15, 2029, with up to three one-year renewals at the State's sole discretion. Pricing is firm for a 365-day period, and adjustments require mutual written agreement supported by documented cost changes. The State pays undisputed invoices within 45 days of receipt by Electronic Funds Transfer. Liquidated damages of $50 plus $25 per day apply to late or improper completion. The contractor must carry $1 million in Commercial General Liability, $1 million in Automobile Liability, and Workers Compensation coverage, naming the State as additional insured.

Bidder questions closed October 23, 2026, and state responses posted October 27, 2026. All proposals become public records upon receipt.