Bundled Firewood for Resale at State Park Campgrounds

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Procurement Office has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select contractors to provide bundled firewood for resale at various state park campgrounds. The contract term varies, with heat-treated firewood contracts offered for 5 base years plus up to 5 one-year renewal options, and non-heat-treated firewood contracts offered for 3 base years plus up to 2 one-year renewal options. The RFP was posted on January 8, 2024, and 4 bidders submitted proposals by the due date of January 26, 2024. The evaluation process determined that 4 bidders met the mandatory requirements, and the award recommendation is being made to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidders for each contract: Beaver Creek Wood Products, LLC ($398,800), Kleinhardt Wood Supply ($283,750), Michigan Fuelwood Products, LLC ($93,000), and Michigan Kiln Dried Firewood, LLC ($989,000).

Michigan Fuelwood Products, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) and received a preference in the award recommendation. The contracts are pending State Administrative Board approval on March 12, 2024. The award values range from $93,000 to $989,000, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the provided information.