DNR Muskegon State Park - Beach Groomer

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is soliciting competitive bids for the procurement of one tow-behind beach groomer unit for Muskegon State Park. The agency seeks equipment meeting the specifications of a Barber Surf Rake 400HD with finishing attachment or an approved equivalent, with bids due on May 8, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. The beach groomer must feature a minimum cleaning width of six feet, a moldboard constructed of corrosion-resistant Cor-Ten steel for beach leveling, a stainless steel elevating screen conveyor with safety shield, and a finishing attachment at least eight and one-half feet wide with hot-dip galvanized mounting components and ribbed polyethylene pads. The equipment must include a material hopper with minimum two cubic yard capacity, 3,500-pound dump capacity, nine feet minimum dump clearance, and hot-dip galvanized construction, and must be capable of removing debris three-eighths inch in diameter and larger without removing sand. Additionally, the groomer must perform cleanup of grassed areas including removal of thatch, sticks, litter, and goose droppings without removing live grass, requiring no additional accessories or modifications. Bidders submitting alternate makes and models must include comprehensive supporting specifications, as incomplete alternate bids may be rejected, and the successful bidder must be a licensed franchisee or manufacturer of the unit providing a manufacturer's written one-year warranty, with transferred warranties deemed unacceptable.

The solicitation document does not identify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular organizational types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available procurement materials. The specification document does not disclose an estimated award value or budget range for this equipment procurement. Interested vendors should submit complete bid packages by the May 8, 2019 deadline to ensure consideration, with particular attention to documentation requirements for alternate equipment models.