Notice of Intent to Award-DNR Allegan Game Area-SeppiMulcher

The State of Michigan, through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is seeking to procure a Seppi forestry mulcher for the DNR Allegan Field Office in Allegan County, Michigan. This is a brand-name solicitation, and only the specified make and model will be considered. The RFP was posted on January 23, 2024, with proposals due on February 6, 2024. The evaluation process was based on determining the bidder's responsibility and the proposal's responsiveness to the solicitation requirements. The award recommendation was made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, CrossTrac Equipment of Gaylord, MI, in the amount of $80,953.00, pending State Administrative Board approval. This is a one-time purchase contract.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The DNR has not provided any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget for this procurement is $80,953.00.