Notice of Intent to Award-DNR Eastern U. P. Trail Dust Contro

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #190000002723 for dust control services on Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) trails in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. The procurement sought a vendor to provide comprehensive trail dust control services, with specific requirements including Contract Activities, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) qualifications, and a detailed Project Plan. The RFP was initially posted on SIGMA VSS on July 10, 2019, with bid submissions due on July 24, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. The procurement process was managed by Project Manager Rob Katona and DNR Buyer Patrick Avendt, who evaluated submissions against published specifications. Bidders were required to demonstrate capability in performing dust control services, meeting transportation requirements, and presenting a viable operational strategy for trail maintenance.

C & S Carriers, Inc. of Alpena, Michigan emerged as the sole responsive bidder for this contract opportunity. The selected vendor, located at 3224 US-23 South, was awarded the contract pending State Administrative Board approval. The contract term is set for three years, with a total contract value of $30,057.00 for the entire period. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types were mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement did not indicate any incumbent vendor replacement or require integration with existing infrastructure. The award represents a straightforward procurement of dust control services for the Eastern Upper Peninsula's ORV trail system, with C & S Carriers, Inc. selected based on meeting all requirements and offering the lowest price to the State of Michigan.