Lake Management Services
- Client
- Okemos, Michigan
- RFP Number
- EXTRA-77418
- Posted
- 10/3/2026
- Category
- Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Charter Township of Meridian in Okemos, Michigan, seeks a qualified consulting firm to provide comprehensive, science-based lake management services for Lake Lansing. The selected vendor must develop and implement water-quality monitoring, conduct aquatic plant surveys, establish plant control programs, draft specifications and permit applications, solicit bids for contracted work, oversee vendors, support public outreach, and advise the advisory committee on controlling invasive species. Work will be performed offsite under a one-year contract. This opportunity is limited to US organizations. Applicants must carry required insurance, including professional liability insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence/aggregate from an A.M. Best A- rated carrier. Applicants must submit one original, ten hard copies, and a separate sealed price proposal to 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864, along with a PDF copy of the proposal by noon EDT on October 28, 2026. Proposals are evaluated on completeness, clarity, experience with similar projects, references, and price, with qualifications and experience weighted more heavily than price.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from Lake Management Services.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Charter Township of Meridian is soliciting qualifications and proposals from consulting firms to provide comprehensive, science-based lake management services for Lake Lansing and its watershed. Qualified professional consultants with expertise in lake and watershed assessment are invited to submit proposals. The contract will be for one year with options to renew.
- Issued by
- Charter Township of Meridian
- Proposals due
- 11:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, October 28, 2026
- PDF proposal due
- noon EDT of October 28, 2026
- Anticipated award
- end of November 2026
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy and electronic PDF
- Submission details
- Sealed proposals received at Meridian Township Municipal Building, Clerk's Office, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864-1198. Provide one original and 10 copies in sealed envelopes marked 'Proposal for Lake Management Services for Lake Lansing', and one original price proposal in a separate sealed envelope marked 'Price Proposal for Lake Management Services for Lake Lansing'. Provide a PDF of the proposal only by noon EDT.
- Contract term
- One year, with Township option to renew at the end of each year of the first three years
- Place of performance
- Lake Lansing and its watershed, Meridian Township, Ingham County, Michigan
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability: $2,000,000 General Aggregate, $1,000,000 Each Occurrence. Workers' Compensation: Statutory; Employers Liability $500,000. Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 CSL. Professional Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence/aggregate. Owner named as Additional Insured.
- Funding
- Special Assessment District (SAD)
How proposals are evaluated
| Qualifications of the firm and individuals responsible for the work | |
| Experience with similar projects and reference information | |
| Proposed method for meeting project objectives | |
| Identify new methods, objectives, or practices for the plan | |
| Accessibility of the staff/proximity to the project location | |
| Price |
Scope of work
- Update the Lake Management Plan in coordination with designated advisory groups and agencies
- Develop and implement a water-quality monitoring program for Lake Lansing and contributing drains
- Conduct periodic aquatic plant surveys and provide management recommendations
- Develop an aquatic plant management and control program
- Prepare plans, specifications, permit applications, and contract documents for aquatic plant control and runoff treatment
- Solicit competitive bids for mechanical harvesting, aquatic herbicide treatment, and related projects
- Administer contracts and oversee contracted work at the Township direction
- Develop and support community education and public outreach programs including newsletters
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in comprehensive lake management, lake and watershed assessment, and development/implementation of lake management programs
- Authorized to do business in the State of Michigan
Documents to include with the bid
- Signed proposal (original and 10 copies)
- Price proposal (original in a separate sealed envelope)
- PDF copy of the proposal
- Certificates of Insurance
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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