DNR, Fish Northern Lake Michigan, Torula Yeast

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Division, issued a Request for Proposal on April 7, 2022, for the annual purchase of Torula Yeast (Type K) in non-active powder form. The DNR anticipates purchasing between 3,000 and 5,000 pounds annually, supplied in moisture-proof fifty-pound bags with delivery to multiple locations throughout Michigan within fourteen calendar days of order receipt. Bidders must submit three mandatory documents—the Vendor Questions Worksheet, Schedule A (Statement of Work), and Schedule B (Pricing)—all evaluated on a PASS/FAIL basis for technical compliance. Pricing must be quoted on a per-pound basis and include all associated costs such as F.O.B. destination shipping within Michigan, setup charges, and palletizing. The proposal deadline is 3:00 p.m. EST on April 15, 2022, with all questions due to Solicitation Manager Lisa Crozier-Green by April 12, 2022, and answers posted on SIGMA VSS by April 14, 2022. The contract term is three base years beginning May 1, 2022, through April 30, 2025, with two optional one-year renewal periods at the State's discretion. Contractors must meet insurance requirements including commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation coverage, with payment terms of Net 45 Days via Electronic Funds Transfer and liquidated damages of $500 plus $100 per day for late or improper completion.

No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or specific organization types are indicated in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the opportunity. The procurement includes federal provisions addendum requirements applicable to federally-funded purchases, though no specific federal funding source is identified. Contractors may offer quick payment discounts as part of their proposals. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation; however, based on the anticipated annual volume of 3,000 to 5,000 pounds, the total contract value over the three-year base period with renewals could represent a significant procurement for qualified suppliers in the specialized food ingredient market.