Bundled / Bulk Firewood for resale and winter cabin heating

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the supply of bundled and bulk firewood to be used for resale at Michigan state parks and for winter cabin heating. The MDNR is seeking qualified vendors to provide approximately 159,000 bundles or face cords of heat-treated and non-heat-treated firewood to 25 different state park locations across the state. The RFP outlines detailed requirements for each park location, including annual quantities, delivery constraints, unloading responsibilities, and any special requirements. Vendors must provide pricing for both heat-treated and non-heat-treated firewood, as well as any upcharges for expedited delivery. Responses to the RFP are due by March 31, 2023, and a contract may be awarded for a multi-year term with potential renewal options.

The MDNR has indicated a preference for small, minority, and women-owned businesses, and will consider set-aside opportunities. The current incumbent vendor(s) and historic usage data are not provided. Funding for this contract will be sourced from state park revenue and appropriations, with payment terms net 30 days upon receipt of valid invoices. The total annual bid amount and the total contract value must be provided by respondents.