MI DNR Crystal Waters SGA Reservoirs Habitat Improvement

This is a contract opportunity posted by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) Fisheries Division for habitat improvement work at the Crystal Waters State Game Area reservoirs in Monroe County, Michigan. The project aims to install coarse woody habitat (CWH) structures, such as downed trees and branches, along the shorelines of three former sand pit lakes - the 35-acre Sand Lake, 8-acre Dusky Lake, and 9-acre Blossom Lake. The scope of work includes transporting, assembling, and anchoring the CWH structures to enhance aquatic habitat and improve the fish community. The bid submission deadline is Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern, with a site visit opportunity available upon request. The project will be implemented in phases, with Sand Lake as the priority in the winter of 2023/2024 and the remaining two lakes potentially in the following winter, depending on ice conditions.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, provided the bid does not exceed the available funding. No set-asides or incumbent information is provided, and the pricing will be based on the lowest bid. Funding for the project has been secured through grants, and the MDNR Fisheries Division will serve as the grant administrator and project manager, with technical support from various state agencies and volunteer groups.