Mears State Park Sand Relocation

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Procurement Office is soliciting competitive bids for sand relocation services at Charles Mears State Park in Pentwater, Michigan (Oscoda County). The scope of work encompasses snow fence removal, wind-blown sand removal from parking lot entrance roads, volleyball courts, and designated areas throughout the park, with relocation of sand to beach areas and grading of surfaces to specified levels. The project must be completed between May 4-8, 2026, with a mandatory completion deadline of May 8, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is required on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST at park headquarters (400 West Lowell Street, Pentwater, MI 49449), with attendance and sign-in required for bidder eligibility. Bids are due by Friday, April 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST and must be submitted through the SIGMA VSS system. Bidders must submit a completed proposal form, current certificate of liability insurance, and itemized pricing for all labor, materials, equipment, and services. The State reserves the right to award to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value, with bid prices remaining valid for sixty days from the bid due date.

Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability with minimum coverage of $2,000,000 general aggregate limit and $1,000,000 each occurrence limit, with the State of Michigan named as an additional insured; Workers' Compensation insurance; and vehicle liability insurance if applicable. No prevailing wage requirements apply to this project, and no set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are specified in the bid package. No incumbent contractor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified. Payment for undisputed invoices will be made within 45 calendar days of final acceptance via Electronic Funds Transfer, with the contractor responsible for all applicable sales, use, and excise taxes. The contract is governed by Michigan law, and the State reserves the right to terminate for cause or convenience. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available procurement documents.