Description
The State of Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources issued an RFP (NIA for RFP 26‑2320) seeking a contractor to collect, process, and supply native tree seeds and acorns for the Waterloo and Lake Hudson recreation areas. The award was recommended to Wildtype Design Native Plants & Seed Ltd. for a total contract value of $31,415, with an initial two‑year term and the possibility of one‑year renewal(s). The scope includes harvesting specific species (black oak, white oak, flowering dogwood, black cherry, pignut hickory), processing them into seed or containerized plant material, and delivering to designated seed sources. The contract emphasizes lowest‑price award and requires compliance with the detailed Schedule A Statement of Work.
• Seed collection and propagation for multiple native tree species
• Quantities: e.g., 10,234 black oak seeds, 1,000 flowering dogwood containers, etc.
• Delivery to Washtenaw County (Waterloo) and Lenewee Co. (Lake Hudson)
• Total contract award: $31,415
• Contract term: 2 years, with up to one‑year renewal option(s)
• Mandatory “PASS” rating; award to lowest‑price responsive bidder
• Primary contact: Amanda Pauly, Solicitation Manager (email [email protected], phone (517) 388‑9905)