Janitorial, snow removal Garden Corners RA

The Michigan Department of Transportation's Purchasing Unit issued RFP 2600000002373 for janitorial and grounds maintenance services at the Garden Corners Rest Area in MDOT's Superior region, with proposals due September 18, 2026; a Notice of Intent to Award was issued on September 21, 2026, pending State Administrative Board approval.

The scope covers janitorial and snow removal services at a single rest area location. The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on September 4, 2026, with a 14-day response period. Two proposals were received. Evaluation criteria included completion of vendor questions, acceptance of standard contract terms, completion of Schedule A and Schedule B forms, and submission of a Confidential Treatment Form. Lowest price was the primary selection factor.

The recommended awardee is Lawn and Snow Outdoor Maintenance, LLC, located in Iron River, Michigan, at $318,000 for the initial three-year contract term, equating to $106,000 annually. The contract includes two optional one-year extensions. The competing proposal from 4M Building Solutions LLC (Saint Louis, Missouri) was $318,774 for three years. Neither bidder qualified as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business or Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.