Field Prep & Planting - Menominee and Delta Counties

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for field preparation and planting work in Menominee and Delta Counties. The RFP seeks bids to mow three openings totaling 145 acres in Menominee County and to cultivate and seed up to 47 acres of openings in 13 locations in Delta County. The work must be completed between May 1 and June 15, 2023 for the Menominee County mowing, and between July 15 and August 31, 2023 for the Delta County cultivation and seeding. Bidders must provide their own equipment, seed, fertilizer, and ag lime, and must meet specific requirements for equipment size and mowing techniques. Bids are due by 3:00 pm EST on April 14, 2023. The State will evaluate bids based on the bidders' technical qualifications, ability to meet the specifications, and pricing, and will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder who offers the best value.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not include any listed award values or budget ranges.