D-5 Water Operator for Burt Lake State Park

The State of Michigan, through the Department of Natural Resources, is soliciting proposals for a 3-year contract with three 1-year renewal options to provide full-service operations and maintenance of the Multi-Media Water Treatment System at Burt Lake State Park in Cheboygan County. The successful contractor will be responsible for the safe, secure, effective, and efficient operation of the water treatment system, including employing staff, providing chemicals and supplies, performing laboratory services, and coordinating with the Department on capital improvements. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on February 26, 2024, and proposals are due by March 18, 2024. Proposals will be evaluated based on the contractor's experience, schedule, and proposed approach, with a minimum technical score of 80 points required to have pricing considered. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price.

This contracting opportunity is open to all qualified bidders, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State reserves the right to conduct site visits, interviews, and request additional pricing concessions during the evaluation process. While the incumbent vendor is not specified, the contract value is also not provided. The State will require the successful contractor to comply with various environmental and safety requirements, including identifying any hazardous chemicals, mercury content, and perfluoroalkyl/polyfluoroalkyl substances.