Escanaba CSC Plowing

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP No. 210000000080) for snow and ice removal services at the Escanaba Customer Service Center located in Gladstone, Michigan. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive winter maintenance services, including snow plowing of parking lots and driving areas, shoveling and blowing snow from sidewalks and entrances, applying deicing materials and sand, and removing accumulated snow as needed. Contractors must supply all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision to complete the services. The proposal requires pricing on a per-occurrence basis, with estimated service frequencies of 30 plowing events, 30 sidewalk/deicing treatments, 4 sanding services, and 4 salting services annually. Key evaluation criteria include the contractor's ability to meet insurance requirements of $1 million in commercial general liability coverage and compliance with contract specifications. The RFP was issued on November 17, 2020, with questions due by November 20, 2020, and proposals due by November 25, 2020. The anticipated contract start date is December 7, 2020, with an initial term through December 31, 2023, and options for two additional one-year renewals.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages of $500 plus $100 per day for late or improper work completion, with payment terms of Net 45 days via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). An aerial map of the facility was provided as Exhibit A, showing the parking lot, driveway, and building entrances along US Highway 31 at Mead Road. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly stated, the per-occurrence pricing model suggests flexibility for contractors to propose competitive rates. The solicitation does not indicate an incumbent vendor or specify existing technology integration requirements. Interested bidders were encouraged to visit the site before submitting proposals, though no mandatory pre-proposal meeting was scheduled. The contract appears to be structured to provide the DNR with flexible, responsive snow removal services for the Escanaba Customer Service Center facility.