NR FRD FY26 GNA East Zone Roadside Mowing

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Forest Resource Division, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service under the Good Neighbor Authority, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP 26-15) for roadside mowing and brushing services on approximately 149.75 miles of US Forest Service roads in the East Zone of the Hiawatha National Forest, Chippewa County, Michigan. The scope of work encompasses removing vegetation including grass, brush, and small trees up to 4 inches in diameter from the edges of traveled ways to 10 feet on both sides of the road, clearing sight lines at intersections up to 50 feet, removing fallen trees from roadways, and properly disposing of all debris. The contract period runs from June 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026, with pricing to be quoted on a firm per-mile basis including all mobilization, labor, equipment, supplies, safety equipment, debris disposal, and contractor-caused road damage repairs. The RFP was posted on April 13, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of 9:30 a.m. Eastern on May 1, 2026; bidder questions must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. Eastern on April 20, 2026, with answers posted by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on April 27, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis across nine evaluation criteria sections addressing vendor qualifications, general and service requirements, staffing, project management, pricing, and compliance provisions, with contract award going to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price who passes all criteria. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $2,000,000, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation coverage, with liquidated damages of $5,000 plus $100 per day applicable for late or improper completion.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular enterprise categories. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The contract is funded through federal sources, which triggers compliance with federal provisions including debarment and suspension requirements, domestic preference for procurements, and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment. Specific budget or award value information is not provided in the available RFP materials. Payment will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer within 45 days of invoice receipt. Interested contractors should note that no bidders' conference is specified in the RFP materials, and all proposal submissions must be received by the stated deadline.