WLD Aluminum Bear Traps and Steel Trailers - CUSTOM

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Division is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the custom fabrication and delivery of four aluminum bear traps and three steel bear trap trailers to support wildlife management operations. The aluminum bear traps must be constructed from 29.5-inch internal diameter, 90-inch long aluminum culverts with removable designs to allow deployment of multiple traps by a single trailer, while the steel trailers must measure approximately 12 feet long, 30 inches high (excluding tires), and 51 inches wide (excluding tires), featuring hand winches, cable assemblies, LED lighting, 2-inch receiver tongues with jacks, and forest green powder coat finishes. Detailed technical specifications for both the bear trap drums and trailers are provided in accompanying specification sheets that outline precise dimensional requirements, component materials, welding specifications, and finishing standards. All deliverables must be fabricated according to firm, fixed-price specifications with delivery included as F.O.B. Destination to Escanaba, Michigan, with all costs including shipping, handling, and one-time setup charges incorporated into the proposed price per item. The RFP was posted on April 8, 2025, with questions due by 3:00 p.m. EST on April 11, 2025, and answers posted by April 14, 2025; proposals must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. EST on April 22, 2025, with an anticipated contract start date of April 28, 2025, and all contract activities must be completed within 90 business days from receipt of order. The evaluation process utilizes a pass/fail determination for both the Vendor Questions Worksheet and Schedule A (Statement of Work), with pricing evaluated for award consideration only for proposals meeting both criteria.

The State reserves the right to consider qualified disabled veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB) status under MCL 18.1261(8) when making award determinations, and economic impact factors including Michigan employment and capital investments may influence the selection decision. No specific set-asides, incumbent contractor references, or current vendor relationships are identified in the RFP documentation. Liquidated damages of $500 plus $100 per day will apply for late or improper completion of contract activities. Bidders are encouraged to offer quick payment discounts to enhance their competitiveness. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation materials; however, the contract period is effective from April 28, 2025, through September 30, 2025. All communications regarding the RFP must be directed exclusively to Solicitation Manager Lisa Crozier-Green at CrozierGreenL@michigan.gov to avoid proposal disqualification.