Notice of Intent to Award-DNR Central UP Trail dust control

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Enterprise Procurement issued a Request for Proposal (RFP #190000001761) for dust control services on Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) trails in the Central Upper Peninsula. The procurement was specifically focused on obtaining comprehensive dust control solutions for trail maintenance. The original solicitation was posted on SIGMA VSS on April 26, 2019, with bid submissions due on May 8, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. The evaluation process was conducted by Rob Katona as Project Manager and Patrick Avendt as DNR Buyer, who reviewed bid submittals against published specifications. The procurement was structured as a three-year contract with the primary objective of maintaining trail conditions and minimizing dust through professional dust control services. Key evaluation criteria included responsiveness to specifications, demonstrated capability to perform required duties, and competitive pricing.

The contract was ultimately awarded to C & S Carriers, Inc. of Alpena, Michigan, who was identified as the sole responsive and responsible bidder. The total contract value was set at $30,057.00 for the entire three-year contract period, pending State Administrative Board approval. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement appeared to be open to qualified vendors with the technical capability to provide dust control services for ORV trails. The award recommendation was made based on the vendor's ability to meet the technical specifications and provide the most competitive pricing for the required services. The contract will cover dust control operations across the Central Upper Peninsula trail system, with the expectation that the selected vendor will effectively manage and implement dust mitigation strategies.