Tree & Shrub Removal - University Region (as needed)

The Michigan Department of Transportation is requesting proposals for tree and shrub removal services on an as-needed basis across the University Region (Lansing, Jackson, and Brighton Transportation Service Centers covering Livingston, Monroe, Washtenaw, Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties) under RFP 270000000135, with proposals due November 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern. The State may consider qualifications as a Qualified Disabled Veteran/Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business under Michigan law.

Mandatory qualifications are strict: all contractor staff performing tree removal must hold International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist certification and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Commercial Pesticide Applicator licenses in Categories 3B (Ornamental Plant and Shade Tree Pest Management) and 6 (Right of Way Pest).

Scope includes tree felling, limbing, chipping, and stump grinding (organized by diameter at breast height from 1 inch to 43 inches and above); stump removal and chemical treatment; site restoration; tree trimming; bush removal by acreage; bridge slope and complete clearing by square footage; and ground protection pads by square yard. Estimated annual occurrences range from 1 to 300 units depending on service type. Work is performed on an as-needed basis with scheduling determined by the Program Manager at contract start; all schedules require pre-approval.

The contract term runs November 21, 2026 through November 20, 2027, with four optional one-year renewals at the State's sole discretion. Bidders must submit complete pricing schedules (Schedule B) separately for each of the three TSC locations, with all costs included. Bidders must also submit a Schedule C equipment list documenting owned equipment available at contract start. Contract administration is handled through MDOT's Lansing TSC (10321 E Grand River, Suite 500, Brighton, Michigan 48116) with Anna Swanson as Contract Administrator (swansona1@michigan.gov, 517-230-2063).

Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price meeting all mandatory requirements. Questions are due October 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern; answers will be posted by October 26. All proposals are submitted electronically through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS and become public records upon submission.