RFP-751-260000002397-1 | DNR Grantee Recognition Signs

The State of Michigan, through the Department of Natural Resources and the Lansing office, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and delivery of recognition signs and logo medallions for grantees of the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, Land & Water Conservation Fund, and Michigan Recreation Passport programs. This solicitation, identified as RFP-751-260000002397-1, was posted on July 22, 2026, with proposals due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 5, 2026, and must be submitted exclusively through the Michigan SIGMA VSS portal. The NAICS code 339950 applies, and the procurement is a state-level effort under SLED guidelines with no federal set-aside specified. Deliverables include five types of recognition signs—round, shield, oblong, rectangle—and corresponding logo medallions, each with exacting design specifications detailed in attachments covering color codes, material thickness, UV resistance, 20-year durability, and compliance with ADA accessibility standards. All items must be free of intentionally added PFAS, mercury-free, and free of brominated flame retardants, with USDA bio-based products requiring official labeling. The state retains full intellectual property rights to all developed materials, and contractors must assign all rights to the state upon completion. Performance is governed by state-specific compliance with labor, environmental, and tax laws, including certification of Michigan tax compliance, clean corporate standing, and absence of Iran-linked business activities. No pricing details are filled in on the schedule, and contractors are required to submit their own pricing in a modifiable format as part of a complete proposal that also includes a vendor questionnaire, confidential treatment form, and statement of work. Evaluation is based on best value, considering past performance, economic impact in Michigan—including job creation, local investment, and support for disadvantaged businesses—cost of ownership, and qualification as a Qualified Disabled Veteran-Owned Business. The Contracting Officer is Brooke Jones, who holds sole authority to modify the contract and serves as the point of contact for all inquiries. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance: $1 million per occurrence general liability, $1 million auto liability, and workers’ compensation as required by law, with insurers holding an AM Best rating of A- VII or better. The State must be named as an additional insured. Performance bonds may be required under state discretion, and subcontracting requires prior written approval. All personnel accessing state property must comply with physical