NR FRD Assisted Migration Site Prep FY24

The State of Michigan, through the Department of Natural Resources, is seeking proposals for the "NR FRD Assisted Migration Site Prep FY24" project in Otsego County. The purpose of this project is to prepare sites for mowing and tree planting on precision spacing. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing mastication services on 25 acres at the Old Higgins Nursery location. The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on 12/13/23, and proposals were due by 1/8/24. Three bidders submitted proposals, and after the evaluation process, Miller Contracting, LLC was recommended for the award in the amount of $100,000.00, pending State Administrative Board approval. The other locations will be rebid due to costs exceeding the state's estimate.

This contract opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is not known. The total budget for this project is $100,000.00, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who meets the mandatory requirements.