RFP - sprayer unit buildup for a 1999 748G JD skidder

The State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources Forest Resources Division issued this Request for Proposal on June 24, 2019, with a proposal submission deadline of 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 9, 2019. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide parts, fabrication, and installation services for a pesticide sprayer unit to be mounted on a 1999 748G John Deere skidder. The scope of work includes supplying specified components (primarily Raven brand parts), fabricating a custom chemical injection manifold, installing a complete plumbing and tank system, and ensuring all spraying systems are fully operational. The State will deliver the skidder to the contractor's location by August 1, 2019, and all fabrication and installation work must be completed by August 30, 2019, with liquidated damages of $500 plus $100 per day assessed for late completion. The contractor is required to provide bi-weekly status updates, attend required meetings, deliver a minimum three-hour training session on the GPS system within one week of completion, and maintain a dedicated contractor representative throughout the project. Interested bidders may schedule site visits to inspect the equipment by contacting Jason Hartman at 989-275-5151, and pricing must be submitted on Schedule B as a single lump sum for all parts, fabrication, and installation work. No formal pre-proposal meeting is scheduled.

No set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to specific organization types are indicated in this procurement. The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, Umbrella/Excess Liability coverage of $5,000,000, and Automobile Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per accident. The contractor assumes responsibility for all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary for contract performance, and the State will process payment exclusively through Electronic Funds Transfer with invoices due within 45 days of receipt. The contract term runs from August 1, 2019, through September 30, 2019. The RFP is subject to standard State of Michigan contract terms and Federal Provisions Addendum, which may include Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements depending on funding sources. No specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the procurement documents.