BOULEVARD MOWING & HERBICIDE APPLICATION

The Charter County of Wayne, Michigan has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Boulevard Mowing & Herbicide Application (Control No. 37-25-007-A), seeking two contractors for boulevard mowing and one vendor for herbicide application across county roads. The scope of work includes thirteen mowing cycles per year starting in mid-April, with two herbicide application cycles (one in spring and one in fall), covering both West Side and East Side boulevards. Deliverables encompass full-width litter/trash pickup, weed whipping, and broadleaf herbicide applications across approximately 179.5 acres of county boulevards. Proposers must have a Michigan Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator License and demonstrate completion of three comparable projects within the past three years, with service locations within a two-hour drive of the county facility. The evaluation criteria will allocate 50 points for experience and qualifications, 15 points for work plan and timeline, 30 points for project cost, and 5 points for utilization of first-tier subcontractors located in Wayne County. Key deadlines include proposer questions due by 09/12/2025 and final proposals due by 10/06/2025 at 2:00 P.M. local time, with a proposed contract term of three years and potential one-year extension option.

The RFP offers equalization credits for various business classifications, including County Based Enterprises (up to 7%), Targeted Growth Community Enterprises (2%), and additional credits for small businesses, expanding businesses, joint ventures, mentor ventures, and veteran enterprises. Proposers are required to submit a bid bond for 5% of the total proposal price and provide pricing that reflects Net 45 payment terms. Contractors must complete a First Tier Subcontractor Designation Form, which is mandatory for prime contractors receiving contracts over $50,000 for supplies/services. The Ethics in Contracting Vendor Form requires detailed disclosure of potential conflicts of interest, including familial and financial relationships with county employees. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive pricing sheet and multiple service categories suggest a substantial multi-year contract opportunity. Proposers must also provide performance and payment bonds, demonstrating financial stability and capability to execute the county's boulevard maintenance requirements.