Notice of Intent to Award for RFP 18*2127

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) issued RFP 180000002127 for lawn maintenance services at two facilities: the Detroit Operations and Service Center (DOSC) and the Bagley Pedestrian Bridge. The solicitation required contractors to provide mowing and lawn maintenance services in an environmentally compliant manner while preserving site integrity and materials. Mandatory requirements included certification of all herbicide applicators by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Category 3A, as well as documentation of herbicide and insecticide types to be used. The RFP was posted on April 11, 2018, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting held on April 13, 2018, at 8:00 a.m. at DOSC located at 1060 W. Fort Street, Detroit, Michigan, and proposals were due by April 26, 2018. The evaluation committee scored proposals on a 125-point technical evaluation scale, with additional points awarded for the lowest price bid. The contract term is five years with up to two one-year renewal options, contingent upon successful completion of a pre-award meeting where MDOT will verify the contractor's personnel and equipment capabilities.

Commercial Grounds Services, LLC, located in Redford, Michigan, was recommended for award with a total contract value of $152,400.00 for the five-year term, comprising $32,600.00 for DOSC services and $119,800.00 for Bagley Pedestrian Bridge services. The awardee achieved a technical evaluation score of 110 points out of 125 available points and received an additional 15 points for submitting the lowest price bid. The document does not indicate any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or mention of incumbent vendors or current contractors. The award recommendation was not pending State Administrative Board approval and was contingent solely upon successful completion of the pre-award meeting and equipment verification by MDOT.