East Bluff and Fort Street brush clearing and tree removal

The state of Michigan, through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Procurement Office, is seeking a contractor to provide vista clearing services on Mackinac Island. The procurement is through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, with a response deadline of February 23, 2024. The scope of work involves a one-time service to clear brush and remove trees in the East Bluff and Fort Street areas of Mackinac Island. The evaluation criteria prioritized responsive and responsible bidders, with the award recommendation going to the lowest-priced bidder, Monarch Tree Services, LLC, whose proposal of $81,358.00 was lower than the other two responsive bidders, Mackinac Axe at $84,800.00 and Treeworks at $178,000.00.

The solicitation documents do not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, no information is provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The award value is $81,358.00, and the document does not specify a budget range for the project.