Summary
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Resources Division is soliciting proposals for drone aerial release spray services to treat invasive species at multiple locations across the state. Contractors must hold an MDARD pesticide applicator license for aerial drones, comply with FAA aerial requirements, provide proof of insurance and trained UAV pilots, and follow specified seasonal treatment windows; the posting references an attached solicitation document (RFP 26-2336 Drone Spray FY26) and a pricing spreadsheet. The solicitation lists Amanda Pauly as the solicitation manager and shows an open date of 2026-07-14 with a close date of 2026-07-28 (questions due 2026-07-20).