JLG Aerial Lift

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, operating under Kent County jurisdiction, is soliciting proposals for the purchase of one pre-owned JLG 800 Series aerial lift for use within the Cadillac District for tree work in campgrounds, trails, and boating access sites. The procurement requires a model year between 2018 and 2025 with fewer than 1,500 operating hours, straight boom style configuration, wheeled or track drive system, a current annual inspection completed within 30 days prior to sale, and an overall condition rated as very good to excellent, including a 120-volt basket option. Delivery must occur within 14 calendar days of purchase order issuance to DNR Parks & Recreation Division at 2468 W 24th Street, Baldwin, Michigan 49304. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest price that meets all specifications; if no bid meets all specifications, award will be granted to the lowest bid that most nearly meets the published requirements. The proposal deadline is June 5, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with written questions due by May 29, 2025, and answers posted by June 2, 2025. The anticipated contract begin date is June 12, 2025. Evaluation criteria include a pass/fail assessment across general requirements, service requirements, pricing, ordering, delivery and acceptance, invoice and payment procedures, and compliance with standard contract terms. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Michigan SIGMA VSS system in modifiable format with a 30 MB file size limitation per document.

The solicitation does not specify set-asides or restrictions targeting disadvantaged enterprises, disabled veteran-owned businesses, or other protected classifications, though bidders must complete a Vendor Questions Worksheet addressing qualified disabled veteran status and other company background information. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Bidders must affirm acceptance of Michigan standard contract terms, which establish comprehensive legal and operational requirements including compliance with Michigan prevailing wage laws where applicable, nondiscrimination statutes, four-year records retention, confidentiality protections, and payment via electronic funds transfer within 45 calendar days of invoice receipt. The solicitation does not disclose a specific budget range or award value; however, contracts equal to or greater than $250,000 require approval by the State Administrative Board, suggesting the potential for a substantial award. The Solicitation Manager is Patricia Graves, reachable at (517) 927-2272 or Gravesp2@michigan.gov, and all solicitation information and updates are available on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS.