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

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Enterprise Procurement issued a Request for Proposal (RFP #190000001931) for dust control services on ORV trails in the Western Upper Peninsula. The procurement was specifically focused on obtaining comprehensive dust control solutions for trail maintenance and accessibility. The RFP was publicly posted on SIGMA VSS on April 23, 2019, with bid submissions due by May 8, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. The procurement process involved a thorough evaluation conducted by Rob Katona (Project Manager) and Patrick Avendt (DNR Buyer), who reviewed bid submittals against published specifications. The evaluation criteria centered on responsiveness to specifications, pricing, and overall value to the State of Michigan. The contract was structured as a three-year agreement, designed to provide consistent dust control management for the designated trail systems.

The contract was ultimately awarded to C & S Carriers, Inc. of Alpena, Michigan, who emerged as the sole responsive bidder. The total contract value was $67,328.55, 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 capable of meeting the specified dust control service requirements. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. The award recommendation was made based on the bidder offering the lowest price while meeting all published specification requirements, indicating a straightforward, cost-focused procurement approach by the Michigan DNR.