FRD Cultivation Tree Tubes RFP (4 base and 4 option years)

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking proposals for the procurement of approximately 40,000 to 60,000 new seedling cultivation tree tubes annually over an initial three-year period, totaling 180,000 tubes. The tree tubes must be 48" and 60" in height and delivered to various DNR offices across the state, with deliveries expected in late January/February and April/May of each year. The contract will be for a base term of three years, with four one-year option periods. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern on January 9, 2024, and the anticipated contract start date is February 1, 2024. Pricing for the tree tubes must be firm for the entire length of the contract.

The State may consider a qualified disabled veteran/service-disabled veteran owned business status under Michigan law during the evaluation process. The RFP does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide details on current funding sources. The total award value is not specified, but the State is seeking to acquire a significant quantity of seedling tubes over the potential eight-year contract period.