Vault Pumping and Septic Service at Silver Lake State Park

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is issuing a Request for Proposal for vault pumping and septic service at Silver Lake State Park in Mears, Michigan. The procurement seeks a licensed contractor to provide comprehensive septic system and vault toilet pumping and waste disposal services across multiple facility locations within the park. Deliverables include pumping services for 12 vault toilet locations (600-1,200 gallons each) and 8 septic tank locations (1,000-5,000 gallons), with varying service frequencies ranging from annual to once every three years depending on location. The contractor must be licensed by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to remove and transport septage waste in compliance with Part 117 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, maintain backup equipment to ensure service completion within 24 hours of request, and carry required insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per accident), and Workers' Compensation. Proposals will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis for compliance with contract terms and requirements. The RFP was posted on March 9, 2026, with questions due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern on March 16, 2026, and proposals due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern on March 23, 2026, with an anticipated contract effective date of April 1, 2026.

The contract term is three years with renewal options for up to two additional one-year periods at the State's discretion. Pricing must be firm for 365 days per pricing period, with all costs for equipment, labor, pumping, and waste disposal included in the bid; no additional charges are permitted. All proposals must include a completed Confidential Treatment Form and response to the Vendor Questions Worksheet addressing company background, experience with similar projects, management structure, and compliance with state regulations. Liquidated damages of $1,000 plus $100 per day apply for late or improper completion of services. No incumbent contractor has been identified for this procurement. The RFP does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, or a listed award value or budget range.