Sand Relocation - Holland State Park

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is procuring sand relocation services for Holland State Park in Ottawa County. The primary scope of work involves removing accumulated sand from various areas throughout the Lake Michigan Unit of Holland State Park, including parking lots, camping areas, roadways, walkways, activity courts, and building areas, with the relocated sand to be placed in designated beach and channel picnic areas at approximately a 5% slope to the lake's high water mark. Deliverables include sand excavation and relocation, removal of snow fencing, coordination with utility marking services (Miss Dig), and equipment maintenance to prevent environmental contamination. The contractor must complete all work by May 1, 2026, with execution occurring between April 13 and May 1, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Lake Michigan Day Use Beach Parking Lot; bidders who fail to attend and sign in will be disqualified from award consideration. Bids are due by Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST through SIGMA VSS. Contractors must submit certificates of liability insurance with a $2,000,000 general aggregate limit and $1,000,000 each occurrence limit, naming the State of Michigan as an additional insured, with bid prices remaining valid for sixty days from the bid opening date.

The solicitation does not identify any set-asides for disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other preferred vendors, nor does it reference an incumbent contractor currently performing these services. No prevailing wage requirements apply to this project. The State reserves the right to award to the responsive and responsible bidder offering best value and may reject any or all bids. Payment for completed work will be made within forty-five calendar days of invoice receipt and final acceptance, with the State exempt from sales tax. The contract is governed by Michigan law, and all disputes must be resolved in the Michigan Court of Claims. While the procurement documents do not specify an explicit budget or award value range, the scope of work encompassing sand removal, hauling, and relocation across multiple areas of the state park indicates a substantial project requiring significant equipment and labor resources.