Knapweed and sweet clover control

This is a state and local contract opportunity issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks & Recreation Division, Stewardship Unit, seeking bids for the control of invasive herbaceous plants, specifically spotted knapweed, sweet-clover, baby's breath, and reed canary grass, at Wilderness State Park and Cheboygan State Park. The work will involve a combination of hand pulling and targeted herbicide application, with two complete treatments required for each species at each park. Bids are due on June 9, 2023 at 9:30 AM Eastern, and the successful bidder must be a pre-qualified vendor with experience controlling invasive species in a similar manner. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis per park, with the option for a different vendor to be awarded each park if the price and overall proposal warrant it. Pricing must reflect the complete cost of the work, including equipment, labor, herbicide, and transportation, with no additional charges permitted.

The contract requires vendors to be pre-qualified in both the herbaceous control and herbicide categories to bid on this project, and pricing discounts may apply for completing multiple treatment areas. The contract does not specify any set-asides, incumbents, or funding sources, but it does apply standard federal provisions related to topics such as equal employment opportunity, debarment and suspension, and domestic preferences. The contract value is not explicitly stated, but the scope of work covers a total of 608.4 acres across the two state parks.