How to bid on tree and shrub removal for Michigan Transportation

What Michigan is buying

The State of Michigan Department of Transportation is seeking tree and shrub removal services in its University Region, as needed. The solicitation is RFP-591-270000000135-1, in the facilities category.

The posting lists nine documents but gives no quantities or key dates beyond the response deadline. Review the documents to understand the work and response requirements before deciding whether to bid.

Deadline and submission

The RFP was published October 19, 2026. Responses are due November 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Submit your response as the solicitation directs before the deadline. The posting does not provide details about what happens at the deadline, so rely on the solicitation documents for submission instructions.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit firms that provide tree and shrub removal services and can work in the University Region. Because the work is described as needed and no quantities are provided in the summary, check the solicitation documents for the full requirements.

How to find the RFP and respond

Open Michigan’s SIGMA Vendor Self Service portal and choose “View Published Solicitations.” You can browse public solicitations without an account. Search for RFP-591-270000000135-1 and open the matching result to view the posting and attachment list.

Register a free vendor account to download documents or submit a response. Follow the solicitation’s instructions and submit before the deadline.

Prepare a careful response

Read all nine posted documents and make a checklist of the required forms, response format, and submission steps. Use the solicitation’s language to make clear how your firm would perform the requested tree and shrub removal work.

Check that your response addresses every stated requirement, that any requested information is included, and that the submission is complete. Allow time to upload and confirm your response before the deadline.