Charles Mears State Park Snow Fence Removal/Sand Relocation

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Procurement Office, is soliciting bids for sand relocation and snow fence removal services at Charles Mears State Park in Pentwater, Michigan, located in Oscoda County. This procurement seeks a contractor to furnish all labor, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to relocate wind-blown sand and remove snow fencing during a five-day work period from April 28, 2025 through May 2, 2025. The scope of work includes removing sand from five designated areas (A, B, C, D, and E) located around the park's beach, parking lots, volleyball court, and entrance roads, with the relocated sand to be graded according to specifications provided at the mandatory pre-bid meeting. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the park headquarters, with sign-in required for bid consideration. Sealed bids must be submitted through SIGMA VSS by Friday, March 28, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EST, accompanied by a certificate of liability insurance. Required qualifications include Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum coverage of $2,000,000 general aggregate limit and $1,000,000 each occurrence limit, with the State of Michigan listed as an additional insured; Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits; and vehicle liability insurance if applicable. Prevailing wage requirements apply to all construction mechanics on the project, and subcontractors may be used with prior written State approval and proper insurance documentation. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award based on best value to the State.

The procurement does not establish a specific set-aside for disadvantaged enterprises; however, bidders may voluntarily indicate GDBE (Goods and Services from Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises) status if applicable. All bidders must be registered in SIGMA VSS and may use subcontractors with prior written State approval. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available solicitation documents. Bidders must submit a base proposal sum with pricing valid for sixty days from the bid opening date, though no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the bid package. Payment will be made exclusively through Electronic Funds Transfer within 45 calendar days of receipt or final acceptance of deliverables. Technical questions regarding the project should be directed to Hector Valdez at (231) 869-2051 or ValdezH@michigan.gov, while procurement and bidding questions should be addressed to Lisa Crozier-Green at CrozierGreenL@michigan.gov. The contract is governed by Michigan law, and the State reserves the right to terminate for cause or convenience.