DNR FRD Orchard Mastication FY23 - REVISED 11/4/22

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Resources Division (FRD) is seeking bids for an Orchard Mastication project in Fiscal Year 2023 across multiple jurisdictions, including Alger, Cheboygan, and Roscommon counties. The scope of work involves approximately 229.91 acres of mechanical shredding or grinding of vegetation, including red pine and other non-red pine species, as well as topping leave trees and ensuring stumps are less than 4 inches in height. The project requires the use of specific equipment and adherence to detailed timeframes. Proposals are due by 9:30 AM Eastern on November 15, 2022, and the anticipated contract start date is November 21, 2022. Multiple contracts may be awarded for the different project areas, with the contract(s) being awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder(s) with the lowest price.

The provided documentation does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, there is no information provided regarding any incumbent vendors or current contractors, existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, or potential award values or budget ranges. Without access to the full solicitation documents, additional details on these elements of the procurement cannot be determined.