New aerial boat and angler survey contracts.

The State of Michigan, through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is seeking contractors to provide aerial flights over Saginaw Bay for a new creel fishing survey contract. The term of the contract is three years, with up to two renewal options. The scope of work includes conducting aerial surveys to collect data on boat counts and angler activity on the bay. Respondents must demonstrate experience in providing aerial survey services, as well as the ability to meet the technical specifications outlined in the solicitation documents. The evaluation criteria focused on the bidders' qualifications, proposed approach, and pricing, with the lowest bid price being the determining factor for the award recommendation.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is Slipstream Aviation, LLC, which submitted the lowest bid of $406,250.00 for the three-year term. The State of Michigan has not disclosed a budget range for this contract opportunity, but the total value will be determined by the proposed pricing and the number of renewal options exercised.