Openings Maintenance Roscommon - Ogemaw Counties

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued Request for Proposal 190000002073 for field preparation, fertilizing, and planting services in forest openings located in Roscommon and Ogemaw Counties, Michigan. The solicitation was posted on SIGMA VSS on April 29, 2019, with a submission deadline of May 10, 2019. The procurement sought qualified vendors to complete work across four deliverable units: the Keno Unit and Ogemaw Unit, among others, with a contract term of five months. Vendors were required to complete a Vendor Questions Worksheet and Schedule A - Statement of Work as part of their proposals. The evaluation process incorporated both technical and price components, with all responsive proposals receiving a perfect technical evaluation score of 100 points based on demonstrated experience and ability to meet specifications. Three vendors submitted responsive proposals by the due date: Green Pastures, Legacy Food Plots, and Wildlife and Wetlands Solutions, LLC. The award recommendation was based on a combination of meeting all responsive and responsible criteria while offering the lowest overall cost to the state.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. Legacy Food Plots was recommended for award with a bid of $24,250.00, representing the lowest overall price among all responsive bidders. Green Pastures submitted a bid of $13,610.00 but was determined non-responsive due to submitting no bids for two of the four deliverables, while Wildlife and Wetlands Solutions, LLC submitted a bid of $26,950.00 for all work. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors were identified in the award recommendation. Unsuccessful bidders were encouraged to contact Solicitation Manager Lisa Crozier-Green at CrozierGreenL@michigan.gov to schedule a debriefing session regarding the evaluation rationale and award decision.