NR FRD FY26 GNA East Zone Roadside Mowing

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued Request for Proposal 2600000 01641 for roadside mowing and trimming services along Hiawatha National Forest roads in Chippewa County. The procurement solicited qualified contractors to provide mowing and trimming services for the current fiscal year, with a contract expiration date of September 30, 2026. The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on April 13, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of May 1, 2026. Five bidders submitted proposals and were evaluated across nine specifications, including vendor questions, general requirements, service requirements, acceptance criteria, staffing, project management, pricing procedures, schedule compliance, and pricing matrices. All five bidders achieved passing ratings throughout the evaluation process. The evaluation team, comprised of Amanda Pauly (Solicitation Manager and Buyer) and Derek Cross (GNA Program Specialist), assessed each proposal's responsiveness and responsibility. Non-awarded bidders may request debriefing sessions by contacting Amanda Pauly at Paulya3@michigan.gov or 517.388.9905.

The award was recommended to S&L Landscape LLC as the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price of $32,645.50, pending State Administrative Board approval if applicable. No bidders qualified as Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, indicating no set-aside restrictions were applied to this procurement. The contract budget is established at $32,645.50 for roadside mowing and trimming services through the contract period ending September 30, 2026. Five competing vendors participated in the bidding process: Blue Line Site Solutions LLC, Northland Services U.P. LLC, S&L Landscape LLC, S&S Mowing Inc., and Wolcreek Landscape Services LLC, all of which met the minimum qualification requirements.