Notice of Intent to Award RFP 260000001382

This Notice of Intent to Award RFP 260000001382 represents a procurement by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for vault pumping and septic service at Silver Lake State Park. The solicitation was posted on SIGMA VSS on March 9, 2026, with a 14-calendar-day response period and proposals due on March 23, 2026. The contract will have an initial three-year term with up to two one-year renewal options. Three responsive and responsible bidders submitted proposals meeting all mandatory minimum requirements: Ja Makin Properties LLC, Schultz Septic LLC, and Swihart's Septic Inc. The Department of Natural Resources evaluated all proposals based on a lowest-price selection methodology and has recommended an award to Swihart's Septic Inc, pending State Administrative Board approval if applicable. Bidders not recommended for award may request debriefing sessions with Patricia Graves, the Solicitation Manager, at gravesp2@michigan.gov or (517) 927-2272.

No set-aside designations or restrictions were applied to this procurement, and none of the three bidders were designated as Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The award recommendation was made to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder, Swihart's Septic Inc, which submitted a proposal of $29,400.00. Competing proposals were submitted by Schultz Septic LLC at $41,088.00 and Ja Makin Properties LLC at $153,675.00. No incumbent vendor or current contractor was identified in the evaluation documentation. The Notice of Intent to Award was posted on April 7, 2026, with an April 14, 2026 deadline, providing a response period for interested parties to address the award recommendation.