Notice of Intent to Award for RFP 190000001086

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 190000001086 for Gaylord Crab Apple and Oak Sapling Planting services, targeting the Gaylord Management Unit in Oscoda County and Freeport Village. The procurement was specifically for a one-time purchase of planting services, with the solicitation posted on SIGMA VSS on February 15, 2019, and proposals due by March 1, 2019. The evaluation process was conducted by Solicitation Manager Lisa Crozier-Green and DNR Wildlife Division Biologist Mark Monroe, who assessed bidders based on responsiveness, responsibility, and pricing. The primary objective was to secure a vendor capable of executing sapling planting services within the designated management unit, with a focus on completing the project efficiently and cost-effectively. Key evaluation criteria appeared to center on price, technical capability, and the ability to meet the DNR's specific planting requirements for crab apple and oak saplings.

The contract was ultimately awarded to Wildlife and Wetlands Solutions of Boardman, Michigan, for $23,030.00, making them the sole bidder for this opportunity. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were prominently noted, though the solicitation documentation indicated that Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB) were not a factor in this particular procurement. The contract appears to be a single-source procurement with no indication of multiple award options or ongoing contract mechanisms. Unsuccessful bidders were offered the opportunity to schedule debriefing sessions with the Solicitation Manager to understand the state's award rationale. The procurement was limited to a specific geographic area within Michigan's Gaylord Management Unit, suggesting a localized and targeted approach to vegetation management and ecological restoration.