Fisheries Sampling Nets

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking proposals through a Request for Proposal (RFP) to supply fisheries sampling nets for a three-year contract with potential renewal for up to three additional one-year periods. The procurement encompasses multiple net types for inland lake surveys and fish population management, including standard inland gill nets (20 units annually), micromesh gill nets (5 units), vertical gill nets in five sizes (3 units each), large mesh fyke nets (50 units), small mesh fyke nets (20 units), walleye pond fyke nets (10-20 units), mini-fyke nets (10-15 units), inland trap nets (20 units), seines (5 units), and potential custom net designs as needed. The RFP was posted on September 24, 2024, with a deadline for questions on October 1, 2024, and proposal responses due by 9:30 a.m. Eastern on October 15, 2024, with an anticipated contract begin date of November 1, 2024. Pricing must be firm for the entire contract length with all costs, including shipping and delivery, incorporated into unit prices. The State will evaluate proposals using a pass/fail methodology across five technical criteria, and responsive proposals with passing ratings will advance to pricing evaluation; the State is not obligated to accept the lowest price. Service level agreements require 100% compliance with delivery within 60 calendar days of order receipt, with penalty credits of $100 for the first five non-compliance occurrences annually and $500 for each subsequent occurrence. No bidders conference or site visit requirements are specified in the solicitation.

The RFP documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. There are no identified existing infrastructure or technology requirements for integration with this procurement. The contract is subject to State Administrative Board approval if the total value equals or exceeds $250,000. Invoices must be submitted within 45 days of contract expiration, and payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer within 45 days of receipt. The State reserves the right to conduct facility inspections, request clarifications, and modify pricing based on documented cost changes supported by indices or supplier documentation. The solicitation does not provide an explicit budget range or award value, though the $250,000 threshold for administrative approval suggests the potential contract value may exceed this amount.