Dickinson & Iron Openings Maintenance & GEMS Gravel Haul

This state and local contract opportunity is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Division for opening maintenance and gravel hauling activities in Dickinson and Iron Counties. The RFP seeks bids for cultivating, fertilizing, and seeding up to 158 acres of grassland openings, herbicide spraying of 51 acres of existing clover plots, and bulldozing, grading, and hauling 400 yards of gravel for the Ralph GEMS habitat area. Work must be completed between May 1 and September 1, 2024, and proposals are due by April 19, 2024. The DNR will evaluate bids based on the bidder's relevant experience, ability to meet the technical requirements, and pricing, with the contract being awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value. Pricing for the required seed, fertilizer, herbicides, and equipment must be included in the bidder's proposal.

The RFP notes that funding will be provided by the Deer Range Improvement Fund, Turkey Habitat dollars, and Pittman Robertson Funds. Multiple awards may be made, with each of the two distinct blocks (opening maintenance and gravel hauling) evaluated separately. Bidders are encouraged to conduct site visits prior to submitting proposals to assess access and field conditions. The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed.