DNR - 100 New Timber Mats

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking proposals for the procurement of 100 new timber crane mats for the Forest Resources Division. The required mats must be made of new red oak, measuring 8 inches by 48 inches by 18 feet, with 5 rods per mat at 1 inch diameter. Delivery of the mats is expected within 6 weeks of the order date to the DNR Roscommon Customer Service Center. The proposal deadline is 9:30 a.m. Eastern on March 16, 2023, and the anticipated contract start date is March 21, 2023. Pricing for the mats must include shipping and trucking costs. The State reserves the right to negotiate with one or more bidders on price, terms, technical requirements, or other deliverables. The State will evaluate proposals on a pass/fail basis and award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price. The State may also consider the bidder's qualified disabled veteran/service-disabled veteran owned business status, prior performance with the State, and overall economic impact to the State when evaluating proposals.

The State of Michigan does not appear to have set any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this procurement. The State may consider the bidder's qualified disabled veteran/service-disabled veteran owned business status as an evaluation factor, but this is not a requirement. The State has not provided any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The value of the contract has not been specified, but the State may negotiate with one or more bidders on pricing.