Manoomin (Wild Rice) Access Project

This Request for Proposals is issued by a Michigan tribe for general contracting services to develop the Manoomin (Wild Rice) Access Project on United States Forest Service federal lands located in Gogebic and Iron Counties. The procurement seeks competitive proposals from qualified General Contractors to construct up to four recreational access points on Ottawa National Forest lands, with options structured as follows: Option A—access from Sucker Lake Road (CTH 206) to Sucker Lake in Gogebic County; Option B—access from Sucker Lake Road (CTH 206) to Brush Lake in Gogebic County; Option C—access from Old US 2 (CTH 208) to the Middle Branch of the Ontonagon River in Gogebic County; and Option D—access from Forest Road 3340 to Mallard Lake in Iron County. The scope of work includes site preparation, road construction with crushed aggregate surface courses, traffic control signage, parking lot construction, access trail development, concrete stairs and launch ramps for canoe access, a 500-foot boardwalk with helical pile supports at Mallard Lake, and site restoration including seed and mulch application at 55 pounds per acre. Contractors must demonstrate capability to work on federal lands, obtain all required Michigan state and federal permits, comply with the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14), maintain utility protection and public access, and coordinate with USFS representatives throughout construction. Work hours are restricted to 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with no weekend or federal holiday work permitted without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. The proposal deadline is June 5, 2026, with the posting date of May 8, 2026.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information is detailed in the available procurement documents. The government will furnish crushed aggregate materials at no cost from designated San Sousa Pit and Damon Lake Pit sources, with the contractor responsible for all hauling, equipment cleaning, and material transportation. Contractors are required to notify Miss Dig a minimum of three working days prior to any excavation activities and must immediately cease work and notify the Contracting Officer upon discovery of any heritage resources or human remains. The USFS may involve inspectors during construction for oversight and compliance verification. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation; interested contractors should review the complete RFP and attached technical specifications to determine project costs and submission requirements.