DNR Muskegon SGA-MARSH MASTER per DNR specifications

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division is soliciting brand-specific bids for the procurement of one Marsh Master MM-2MX-KC-FH amphibious vehicle (RFP 260000001742) through a competitive Request for Proposal process. The equipment package includes a base unit with Kohler engine, hi/low flow pumps, rear/front hitch with overhead basket, jack, cab fans, and camera, along with comprehensive attachments including one vegetation blade, hydraulic-driven rotary cutter, roller chopper, 85-gallon hydraulic spray rig, backhoe with thumb, adjustable spray boom, extra-long galvanized tilt deck trailer with electric brakes, bed liner, deck rails with ladder, three deck inserts, cab heater, and 12-volt air conditioning unit. Delivery must be completed F.O.B. destination to Twin Lake, Michigan 49457 within 90 calendar days from date of order, including in-service training and all associated delivery costs. The State will evaluate proposals on a Pass/Fail basis using the Vendor Questions Worksheet and Schedule A (Statement of Work) as mandatory evaluation documents, with award made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value considering technical compliance and pricing. Written questions must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. EST on April 20, 2026, with answers posted by 5:00 p.m. EST on April 21, 2026, and proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. EST on April 28, 2026, with an anticipated contract start date of June 2, 2026. All proposals must be submitted electronically through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS in modifiable native formats with pricing submitted as a separate file, and bidders must complete the Confidential Treatment Form for any trade secrets or proprietary information claims.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types beyond general qualifications requirements outlined in the Vendor Questions Worksheet, which requires bidders to provide company background information, years in business, litigation history, and attestations regarding qualified disabled veteran status, prevailing wage utilization, and various state-specific certifications. Bidders lacking prior State of Michigan contracts must document at least three relevant projects from the past five years demonstrating capability to manage similar-sized contracts. The contract terms establish a firm, fixed-price arrangement with no escalation provisions, and contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Umbrella or Excess Liability of $5,000,000 each occurrence/$10,000,000 aggregate, and Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per accident, among other coverage requirements. No incumbent vendor or current contractor is listed in the solicitation materials, and the specific contract award value is not disclosed in the available documentation. Payment will be made exclusively by Electronic Funds Transfer within 45 days of invoice receipt, with liquidated damages of $5,000 plus an additional $500 per day assessed for late or improper completion of contract activities.