Waterloo Trees

The State of Michigan has posted a contracting opportunity for "Waterloo Trees" related to Jackson County and Grand Rapids City. The purpose of this bid request is to obtain healthy, native, local genotype, bare root and/or container-grown tree seedlings in specific quantities and species, including 6,000 container-grown Quercus Alba (White Oak), 12,000 container-grown Quercus Velutina (Black Oak), and 500 container-grown Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel), as well as additional bare root tree species. These trees will be used for reclamation and restoration of a gravel mine at Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea, Michigan. All container tree seedlings must be ready for delivery or pick-up by November 1, 2024, and all bare root trees must be ready by November 15, 2024. The evaluation process for this contract will be based on a pass/fail, low-bid method, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who received a pass rating and offered the lowest overall price.

The contracting opportunity was posted on February 27, 2024, and two bidders submitted proposals by the March 12, 2024 due date. Wildtype Design Native Plants & Seed LTD has been recommended for the award in the amount of $61,075.00, pending State Administrative Board approval. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this bid. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified, and there is no mention of any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.