EPA grant seeds

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division is issuing a Request for Proposal to procure 34 native grass and forb seed species in support of an EPA Grant initiative. The solicitation requires Pure Live Seed (PLS) from specified states including Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, with quantities ranging from 5 pounds for species such as Skyblue Aster and New Jersey Tea to 100 pounds for Big Bluestem, Illinois Bundleflower, and Sand Coreopsis. Seeds must be packaged separately by species in packages not exceeding 50 pounds each with clear labeling indicating species name, package weight, and seed origin, and delivery is required by September 1, 2023, to the Crane Pond State Game Office in Jones, Michigan. Bidders may submit proposals for any or all seeds, provided that a single bidder can supply the entire requested quantity. The proposal deadline is August 2, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with questions due by July 28, 2023. The State will evaluate proposals based on technical criteria including the Vendor Questions Worksheet and Statement of Work—both requiring a PASS rating—followed by price evaluation of responsive and responsible proposals. Pricing must be quoted on a firm, fixed-price basis with all delivery costs, handling fees, and miscellaneous charges included, and the anticipated purchase order issue date is August 7, 2023, with a contract term through September 30, 2023.

No set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond to this procurement are specified in the available documentation. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it reference existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. Invoices must be submitted by September 22, 2023, and payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer on a Net 45 Days After Receipt of Invoice basis, with bidders encouraged to offer quick payment discounts. The State reserves the right to reject any proposal and will evaluate submissions based on factors including prior performance, economic impact to Michigan, total cost of ownership, and vendor responsibility. Late or improper completion will result in liquidated damages of $500 plus $100 per day for each day the contractor fails to remedy the deficiency. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the available documentation.