RFP for Delineation of Critical Dunes Project

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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Delineation of Critical Dune Areas project. The selected contractor will be responsible for conducting mapping, geographic information system (GIS), ecosystem inventorying, and related activities to update the state's Critical Dune Areas atlas. The key objectives are to correct and update the existing atlas using modern LiDAR and aerial imagery, designate existing high-quality dune systems that are not currently Critical Dune Areas (CDAs), and de-designate existing CDAs that lack diversity, quality, functions, and values. The RFP outlines a 6-task scope of work, including work plan development, methodology for reviewing designation and de-designation areas, field investigations, delineation of critical dune areas, report preparation, and data management. The contract is anticipated to begin on September 10, 2024, and the State may renew the contract for up to two additional one-year periods.

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The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State reserves the right to consider pricing and economic impact factors in the award decision, and may enter into negotiations on price, terms, and deliverables. The RFP does not provide specific pricing details, but indicates the State will reimburse the contractor for actual services provided. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not identified in the information provided.