NIA for RFP 26-2336 DNR FRD Drone Aerial Release Spray FY26

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Forest Resource Division issued RFP 26-2336 for drone aerial release spray services during Fiscal Year 2026, with proposals due July 30, 2026; the Notice of Intent to Award was issued August 3, 2026, pending State Administrative Board approval.

AGTAK LLC, located in Cullman, Alabama, received the award recommendation at $55,433.60 based on responsive proposal status and lowest price among three qualified bidders. Air Crop and Quality Drone Service also submitted responsive proposals. The contract term runs through September 30, 2026.

All three bidders passed mandatory requirements evaluation, which assessed vendor questionnaire completeness, statement of work compliance across multiple sections, and overall proposal responsiveness to solicitation specifications. No bidders qualified as Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The evaluation was conducted by Amanda Pauly, Solicitation Manager, in collaboration with subject matter experts Jason Hartman, State Silviculturist, and Evan Farinosi, Reforestation Specialist.