Ground Maintenance and Litter Pickup Services - Detroit Area

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking ground maintenance and litter pickup services for the Detroit Operations and Service Center (DOSC) and Bagley Pedestrian Bridge in Wayne County, Detroit. The procurement (RFP No. 180000002127) covers a five-year contract with two potential renewal options, focusing on comprehensive landscape maintenance services including lawn mowing, edging, debris removal, herbicide application, tree pruning, fertilization, and insecticide treatment. Specific performance requirements mandate 26 lawn maintenance cycles per year, with services to be performed on weekends at DOSC (6am-5pm) and weekdays at Bagley Bridge (6am-5pm). All herbicide applicators must be certified by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Categories 3A and 6. The evaluation process will allocate 125 total points, with 110 technical points across categories including work requirements (30 points), equipment (20 points), prior state experience (10 points), general experience (15 points), project plan (5 points), and distance to service location (30 points). Bidders must achieve a minimum of 80 technical points to have their pricing evaluated. The solicitation was posted on April 18, 2018, with proposals due by April 25, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. EST, and an anticipated contract start date of May 30, 2018.

The state offers a preference for Qualified Disabled Veteran-owned businesses and shows a preference for vendors located within 40 miles of the service location. Multiple contract awards may be possible, and the state reserves the right to consider overall economic impact in its award decision. Subcontracting is only permitted for herbicide application portions of the work, with strict requirements for equipment, certification, and performance. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, materials, and labor, with equipment failure not constituting an acceptable reason for non-performance. Liquidated damages of $5,000 plus $100 per day may be assessed for late or improper service completion. Payment will be processed monthly via Electronic Funds Transfer based on services performed. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract includes detailed pricing requirements for various service components, including per-acre rates for mowing, semi-annual services, herbicide application, pruning, and fertilization. Contractors must submit comprehensive pricing that includes all potential costs, including replacement parts, labor, equipment, setup charges, and additional fees.