Sand Relocation Grand Haven State Park

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is procuring sand relocation and debris removal services for Grand Haven State Park through a competitive sealed bid process. The scope of work encompasses removing snow fences, large debris, and accumulated sand from multiple park areas including day-use parking lots, campground zones, beach areas, and roadways. Key deliverables and objectives include removing sand to pavement level in designated zones, protecting critical dune areas within 15 feet of movement, grading relocated sand to slopes not exceeding 5%, and ensuring proper equipment management to prevent unauthorized water access or tracked vehicle contact with paved surfaces without approval. Contractors must possess Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000 general aggregate and $1,000,000 per occurrence, plus workers' compensation coverage, with the State of Michigan named as additional insured. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at park headquarters (1001 South Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, Michigan 49417), with attendance and sign-in required for bid consideration. Sealed bids must be submitted through SIGMA VSS by March 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with work completion required by April 24, 2026. Evaluation will be based on best value, and the State reserves the right to reject any bids as deemed in its interest.

This procurement contains no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. Contractors are responsible for contacting Miss Dig prior to commencing work to identify buried utilities and must bear all costs for any resulting property damage repairs. Bid prices must remain valid for 60 days from the due date, and no prevailing wage requirements apply to this project. The contract is governed by Michigan law, with payment disbursement exclusively through Electronic Funds Transfer and invoice submission required within 45 calendar days of final acceptance. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents.