Containerized Seedlings and Services

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is awarding a five-year containerized seedlings and services contract to PRT USA, INC under RFP 260000002354, with proposals due September 1, 2026. A single bidder submitted; PRT USA, INC was the sole respondent meeting mandatory minimum requirements.

The scope covers high-volume 1-0 conifer, low-volume 2-0 conifer, and hardwood containerized seedlings with related services. PRT USA, INC is located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

The recommended contract value is $6.25 million over the five-year initial term with up to five one-year renewal options, pending State Administrative Board approval. PRT USA, INC received a technical evaluation score of 95 out of 100 points. The evaluation committee consisted of six DNR Forest Resource Division staff members and a Contract Administrator, using weighted technical criteria: Product Quality (10 points), Delivery, Acceptance and Inspection (5 points), Service Capabilities (10 points), and Vendor Question Worksheet (70 points).

PRT USA, INC is not designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business or Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. Bidders not recommended for award may request a debriefing from Solicitation Manager Samantha Fusco at Fuscos@michigan.gov or 517-388-5956. The solicitation was originally posted on SIGMA VSS on July 29, 2026, with an initial submission deadline of August 17, 2026.