GRADE SEPARATION MOWING & HERBICIDE APPLICATION

Wayne County, Michigan, through its Roads Forestry Division, is seeking proposals for Grade Separation Mowing & Broad Leaf Herbicide Application on various county roads under RFP 37-25-009-A. The project requires six mowing cycles per year and two herbicide application cycles (one in spring, one in fall) covering 98.5 acres across 44 different locations, including intersections and highway segments. Proposers must complete comprehensive documentation including references, business information, key personnel resumes, and licenses, with a 5% bid bond requirement. The solicitation was issued on September 5, 2025, with proposer questions due by September 12, 2025, and final proposals due on October 6, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. local time. Evaluation will likely consider pricing, technical capabilities, and compliance with detailed contract requirements, with the contract term set for three years and an optional one-year extension at Wayne County's discretion. Successful contractors must provide full-width litter/trash pickup, trimming, and weed control services adhering to professional standards.

Wayne County offers significant enterprise and business diversity incentives, including equalization credits for County Based Enterprises (up to 7%), Targeted Growth Community Enterprises (2%), and additional credits for small businesses, expanding businesses, joint ventures, mentor ventures, and veteran enterprises. The county will be implementing a new Oracle Fusion Cloud Services Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in Fall 2025, which will impact supplier communications and invoice submission processes. Contractors must complete an Ethics in Contracting Vendor Form, disclosing potential conflicts of interest and providing comprehensive business information. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the detailed Price Sheet indicates unit pricing will be a critical component of the evaluation. Proposers must also submit First Tier Subcontractor Designation Forms if applicable, and provide appropriate insurance coverage, with the contract including provisions for liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for service delays. The procurement emphasizes transparency, ethical conduct, and opportunities for diverse business participation.