Notice of Intent to Award RFP 260000002027 Mac Tree Trimming

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award RFP 260000002027 for as-needed forestry services on state trunklines within the Macomb Transportation Service Center, with the award notice posted June 22, 2026 and objection deadline June 25, 2026.

Owen Tree Service, Inc., located in Attica, Michigan, has been recommended for award at $1,950,280 over a three-year base term plus two optional one-year renewal periods. Owen was selected as the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder. The competing proposals were Alpine Tree Service at $4,747,500 and Treeworks, Inc. at $9,876,500. Catalyst Components was disqualified for failing to meet mandatory minimum requirements.

Award is contingent on State Administrative Board approval. The solicitation was posted May 20, 2026 with proposals due June 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST; four bidders submitted. All qualified bidders, including Owen, were designated as Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (GDBE).

Mandatory minimum qualifications included Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity registration, Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator's Certificate, and International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist credentials. The scope encompasses tree removal across multiple diameter breast height classifications, stump grinding and chemical treatment, site restoration, tree trimming, brush removal, fence line clearing, and emergency mobilization services. Evaluation was conducted by ReChelle Kendrick (Solicitation Manager) and Mohammed Beydoun (Transportation Engineer).