MI DNR - CD3 Outpost - Waterless Boat Cleaning Station

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR) is seeking proposals for a CD3 Outpost Waterless Boat Cleaning Station, a specialized procurement focused on environmental conservation and aquatic invasive species prevention. The contract opportunity, identified by the state contract ID 67b9c92ac96108cf9508c7ac, was posted on February 8, 2019, with proposals due by February 15, 2019. The primary objective appears to be the procurement and installation of a waterless boat cleaning station designed to help prevent the spread of invasive aquatic species between different water bodies. While specific technical details are limited in the provided information, the project likely requires vendors with expertise in marine environmental technologies, boat cleaning systems, and invasive species management protocols. The short turnaround time between posting and proposal due date suggests an expedited procurement process, indicating potential urgency in implementing the boat cleaning infrastructure.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were explicitly mentioned in the available contract documentation. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications for a waterless boat cleaning station. Without detailed budget information, it is challenging to estimate the potential award value, though similar environmental infrastructure projects typically range from $50,000 to $250,000 depending on complexity and site-specific requirements. The contract seems primarily focused on providing a technological solution for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' conservation efforts, with an emphasis on preventing cross-waterway contamination. Potential respondents would likely need to demonstrate technical capability, environmental expertise, and experience in designing or installing specialized marine conservation equipment.