DNR Amphibious Tracked Vehicle With Attachments/Implements

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Furnish and Delivery of an Amphibious Vehicle with Winch, Vegetative Blade, Mower, Roller/Chopper, Spraying Rig, and Trailer to support wetland restoration efforts in the Saginaw Bay watershed area. The RFP seeks a "Marsh Master Amphibious Vehicle or Approved Equal" that meets the comprehensive technical specifications outlined, including vehicle dimensions, drive system, hydraulic system, track system, and various attachments. The contract will be awarded to serve multiple jurisdictions within Ingham County and the city of Lansing, Michigan. The RFP has a proposal deadline of April 1, 2022, and an anticipated contract begin date of April 15, 2022. The State intends to award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price, and reserves the right to consider prior performance, transition and training costs, and economic impact to the State when evaluating proposals.

The RFP is open to all bidders, and there is no pre-proposal meeting scheduled. The contract is for a single amphibious tracked vehicle and related implements/attachments, and pricing must be firm for the entire length of the contract. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. The budget for this procurement is not provided.