FRD Social Survey Invasive Species

The State of Michigan, through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), is seeking proposals for the development, delivery, analysis, and reporting of two pre and post project attitude/opinion surveys related to an invasive-species-free certification program. The first survey will target producers and vendors of mulch, compost, gravel, fill, and firewood, while the second survey will target consumers of these products. The pre-implementation surveys will begin in Q4 2024, the consumer surveys in Q1 2025, and the post-implementation surveys by the end of September 2026, with final analysis completed by November 13, 2026. The State is seeking a minimum of 100 responses per product category for the producer/vendor surveys and a minimum of 2,000 responses total for the consumer surveys. The awarded contractor must comply with specific data retention, disposal, and retrieval requirements, and will be required to designate a Project Manager and Lead Researcher as Key Personnel. The RFP does not provide specific pricing or budget details, but states the State may utilize all bidder information to determine fair market value.

The RFP indicates the State may award multiple, optional-use contracts, but does not provide any information about set-aside designations, restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, or any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors. Additionally, the RFP does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, nor does it provide any possible award values or budget ranges.