The County of St. Clair is seeking bids for forestry mulching site preparation for grassland habitat establishment in two management units at Columbus County Park in Columbus, Michigan. The project involves removing Autumn Olive and other competitive shrubs, followed by herbicide applications and planting of upland native warm season grassland and pollinator seed mix. The contract will be for a one-year period, and the successful bidder will be chosen based on the apparent greatest benefit to SCC Parks. Key considerations include proposal pricing, work plan and scheduling, professional qualifications, and related experience. • The project consists of two management units: Unit 1 (19 acres) and Unit 4 (24 acres) • The contractor will be responsible for forestry mulching, herbicide applications, and planting of native seed mix • The contractor must have the necessary equipment, personnel, and expertise to complete the project • The contractor must provide proof of insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and motor vehicle liability insurance • The contractor must comply with all state and federal regulations for forestry mulching