NR FRD ELP & WLP Drone Aerial Spraying Project FY25

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Division is seeking drone aerial spraying services for the Northeast and Northwest Lower Peninsulas through Request for Proposal (RFP 250000002571). The procurement is specifically for an aerial drone spraying project for Fiscal Year 2025, with the primary objective of conducting targeted environmental management operations. The solicitation was originally posted on SIGMA VSS on June 6, 2025, with proposal submissions due by June 20, 2025, and a final contract award date of July 2, 2025. The evaluation process involved a comprehensive pass/fail review of proposals, with assessments conducted by the solicitation manager and subject matter experts to ensure compliance with specified requirements. Bidders were required to demonstrate technical capability, operational expertise in drone aerial spraying, and the ability to execute the project within the defined geographical regions of Michigan's Lower Peninsulas.

The contract was ultimately awarded to AgTak LLC, whose proposal of $72,951.39 represented the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bid. Three total bidders competed for the contract, including AgTak LLC, Quality Drone, and Wildlife and Wetland Solutions, with competing proposals ranging from $72,951.39 to $95,772.00. The award is currently pending State Administrative Board approval, and unsuccessful bidders have been invited to schedule a debriefing with Procurement Manager Laura Gyorkos. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned in the documentation, the procurement process appeared to be open to qualified vendors with demonstrated capabilities in drone aerial spraying services. The contract represents a targeted procurement for environmental management services within the Michigan DNR Forest Division, focusing on precise and efficient aerial spraying techniques across specific regional territories.