RFP-591-260000002348-1 | 2026 Wetland Tree Planting - North, Grand & University

The solicitation RFP-591-260000002348-1 seeks qualified vendors to perform wetland tree planting services across three regions in Michigan—North, Grand, and University—during the fall season from September 14 to November 15, 2026. The effort involves the installation of up to 500 tree and shrub species across designated mitigation sites in Emmet, Kent, Livingston, and Washtenaw Counties, with performance requirements governed by the MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, 2020 Edition, and related state standards. Bidders must provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to complete the work, including tree staking, watering, and cultivation, with pricing submitted either as unit rates or a lump sum for the entire scope. The contract is evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning only bidders who pass all mandatory technical criteria—full completion of the Confidential Treatment Form, Vendor Questionnaire, Schedule A, Key Personnel Resumes with at least five years of wetland planting experience and three current references, Location Specification Sheet with pricing, and acceptance of standard contract terms—are eligible for award, and the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer will be selected. All submissions must be made electronically via the SIGMA VSS portal by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 4, 2026, and must adhere to strict format and file size requirements: all documents must be in modifiable formats such as Word or Excel, with PDFs permitted only as supplements, and each file must not exceed 30 MB. Two critical attachments are required: a completed Confidential Treatment Form for any sensitive information and a publicly releasable redacted version of the proposal under FOIA. The contract includes a two-option renewal provision, allowing for up to two one-year extensions at the state’s discretion. Payment is processed electronically through the CGI Advantage Vendor Self Service Portal with invoicing requiring detailed line items and delivery order numbers. Contractor personnel must comply with state security protocols, wear high-visibility apparel per MDOT standards, and avoid alcohol or controlled substances on state property. The state retains final inspection and acceptance authority at the worksite, enforcing strict plant survival standards under MDOT Subsection 104.07.D. Contractors are also subject to state labor laws including prevailing wage requirements, environmental restrictions prohibiting PFAS, mercury, and brominated flame retardants in materials and packaging,