FRD Planting Oversight

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a contractor to provide reforestation planting oversight and logistics services. The successful contractor will be responsible for overseeing multiple crews that will plant approximately 6 million tree seedlings annually across the state, with a specific focus on Otsego County. The contractor will be required to conduct quality control and quality assurance auditing, as well as provide summary reports on the planting work. The scope of work includes coordination of the planting activities, ensuring compliance with delivery schedules and acceptance criteria, and managing the staffing needs for the planting crews. Proposals are due by 9:30 AM Eastern on January 23, 2023, and the anticipated contract start date is February 27, 2023. The contract term is 5 years, with the possibility of 5 additional 1-year renewals. The DNR is seeking all-inclusive pricing from contractors, and the State reserves the right to negotiate price changes based on changes in actual contractor costs. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent or contractor is not specified. The RFP also does not provide any information on the budget range or possible award values for this contract opportunity.