FY18 Fertilization & Weed Control Secondary/Capital Complex

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is seeking a contractor to provide fertilization and weed control services for the Secondary and Capital Complex areas. The procurement is a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 18*1958, issued on March 28, 2018, with proposals due by April 9, 2018. The services require three fertilization and weed control treatments annually across approximately 133 acres, including the Capital Complex (25 acres), North Lab and Records (8 acres), and Secondary Complex (100 acres), with specific exclusions for the Precision Drive Track area. Contractors must be licensed to apply fertilization and weed control products and must use specific granular fertilizers with .10 Dimension, 25-30% slow release, and approved herbicides like Wise Momentum FX2 or Millennium Ultra2. Key qualifications include proper licensing, insurance coverage, and ability to perform services primarily during weekday evening hours after 5:30 PM, with some daytime work permitted for track and field areas. The state will evaluate proposals with consideration for qualified disabled veteran (QDV) status and will impose liquidated damages of $5,000 plus $100 per day for late or improper service completion.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without strict set-aside designations, though disabled veteran-owned businesses may receive preferential consideration during evaluation. Insurance requirements are substantial, mandating $2,000,000 in Commercial General Liability coverage and vehicle liability insurance, with the State of Michigan to be listed as an additional insured. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, contractors must submit detailed per-acre pricing for both materials and labor, with options for discounts on expedited payment. The contract includes provisions for payment via electronic funds transfer or manual check, with no additional compensation for overtime, holiday work, or travel expenses. Although a precise contract value is not specified, the document notes that contracts exceeding $500,000 will require State Administrative Board approval. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance certificates to DTMB-Financial Services and comply with all specified product and application requirements to be considered for award.