Munuscong Culvert Project Site 1 - AWARD RECOMMENDATION

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued RFP 26*2256 for the Munuscong Culvert Project Site 1 and issued a Notice of Intent to Award on July 17, 2026, with a final award recommendation deadline of July 24, 2026.

Jake's Landscaping & Excavating was selected as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder at $19,670.00 for removal of two existing culverts and installation of a new 64-inch wide by 43-inch tall corrugated steel arch culvert. This is a one-time buy with no renewal options. Two competing bids were received: Baruzzini & Sons at $44,500.00 and Nelson Shoreline Excavating at $31,000.00. All three bidders satisfied mandatory minimum requirements, including submission of a Minor Construction Bid Document and Certificate of Liability Insurance.

The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on June 18, 2026, with a fourteen-calendar-day solicitation period and July 2, 2026 due date. No bidders qualified as Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The evaluation was conducted by Solicitation Manager Lisa Crozier-Green in collaboration with David Jentoft, DNR Wildlife Division Subject Matter Expert. Unsuccessful bidders may request a debriefing session with the Solicitation Manager regarding the award rationale.