Porkies & Lake Gogebic - Vault Pumping / Port-A-Potty Rental

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued Request for Proposal No. 260000001958 on May 18, 2026, for vault pumping and portable toilet rental services at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and Lake Gogebic State Park. The solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive sanitation services including pumping of approximately 42 vault toilets distributed across multiple park locations, disinfection of vault interiors, waste disposal at DEQ-approved facilities, and portable toilet rental services for seasonal and emergency use. The scope encompasses monthly pumping at ranger stations and campgrounds, twice-per-season service at select locations, once-per-season service at outpost campgrounds and scenic sites, and port-a-potty rentals for the ski hill (3 ADA-compliant units) and Lake Gogebic State Park. The contractor must be licensed by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality under Part 117 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to remove and transport septage waste, maintain a designated Program Manager available during business hours (minimum 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday-Friday), complete all service requests within 24 hours of notification, and provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials. The initial contract term is three years with potential renewal for two additional one-year periods at the State's discretion. Evaluation criteria are Pass/Fail based on compliance with five components: Schedule A Statement of Work sections 1-4, sections 5-11, and sections 12-23; the Confidential Treatment Form; and the Vendor Questions Worksheet. Bidders must submit questions by May 26, 2026, with answers provided by May 28, 2026, and proposals are due electronically through the Michigan SIGMA VSS system by June 2, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, with late submissions subject to disqualification. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder meeting all Pass criteria.

The RFP does not identify set-asides for disadvantaged businesses or specific restrictions limiting eligible bidder categories, though all contractors must comply with Michigan labor laws, prevailing wage requirements, environmental regulations, and non-discrimination laws. No incumbent vendor or current contractor is identified in the solicitation documents provided. Bidders must complete the Vendor Questions Worksheet documenting at least three relevant projects of similar size and scope within the past five years, provide current Michigan business registration and tax compliance verification, and certify compliance with all labor, environmental, and anti-abusive labor practice requirements. Pricing must be submitted in modifiable format (Microsoft Word or Excel) and include unit prices per vault, estimated annual pumping quantities, total annual costs for each service location, and one-time setup charges with all fees, shipping, and handling included; the annual pricing will be multiplied by three for the total contract value. The RFP does not specify a budget range, anticipated contract value, or total funding amount, and the State reserves the right to negotiate pricing and terms with one or more bidders, conduct site visits, request oral presentations, or award multiple contracts. Liquidated damages of $1,000 plus $100 per day apply for late or improper service completion, and the contractor bears full responsibility for damage to State property caused by pumping equipment.