Award.US127BR.Central.24.859.pdf

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US-127BR Ramps HMA Overlay, Mt. Pleasant, Isabella Co, PMC
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NIA1 - 591 - 240000000278
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Isabella County, Michigan

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This document is an Award Recommendation Notice from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for RFP 240000000859, US-127BR HMA Ramp Overlay, in the City of Mt Pleasant, Isabella County. The RFP was to solicit responses for the selection of a contractor to provide a scratch course with a 1.5" single course HMA overlay for the entire width of the pavement on the northbound entrance ramp and southbound exit ramps on US-127BR at Mission Street. The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on January 12, 2024, and two bidders, Central Asphalt, Inc. and Pyramid Paving & Contracting Co., Inc., submitted proposals by the due date of January 22, 2024. The evaluation process determined that both bidders met the mandatory minimum requirements, and the award recommendation is made to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price, Central Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of $384,608.76.

The pricing summary shows that Central Asphalt, Inc.'s bid of $384,608.76 is lower than Pyramid Paving & Contracting Co., Inc.'s bid of $440,705.26. Both bidders are identified as Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (GDBE), but neither are Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB). The contract is a one-time purchase, and the award is pending State Administrative Board approval.

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AWARD RECOMMENDATION

Notice of Intent to Award Number: 240000000278

The Michigan Department of Transportation’s purchasing office has completed the evaluation of RFP 240000000859, US-127BR HMA Ramp Overlay, City of Mt Pleasant, and has recommended an award to Central Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of $384,608.76, pending State Administrative Board approval, if applicable. More information on the State Administrative Board can be found at: State Administrative Board.

Bidders who were not recommended for the award are encouraged to schedule a debriefing session with the Solicitation Manager. The debriefing session will provide the bidder with the State’s rationale on why the bidder was not recommended for the award.

The Solicitation Manager may be contacted as follows:

ReChelle I. Kendrick, Solicitation Manager KendrickR1@michigan.gov 517-335-5905

Background Information:

This RFP was to solicit responses for selection of a Contractor to provide ½” scratch course with a 1.5” single course HMA overlay for the entire width of the pavement from POB to the POE for both ramps. The guardrail on the northbound entrance ramp will be adjusted once the overlay work has been completed. This project takes place on the NB entrance ramp and SB exit ramps on US-127BR at Mission in the City of Mt Pleasant, Union Township, Isabella County. This is a one-time purchase.

Bidders:

The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on Friday, January 12, 2024 for ten (10) days.

The following bidders submitted proposals by the published due date of Monday, January 22, 2024 by 3:00 p.m., EST.

Bidder Address, City, State, Zip Code SDVOB* GDBE** Central Asphalt, Inc. 900 S. Bradley, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

NO Yes

Pyramid Paving & Contracting Co., Inc.

600 N. Jefferson, Bay City, MI 48708

NO Yes

*SDVOB: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business **GDBE: Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise https://www.michigan.gov/dtmb/policies/state-ad-board

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EVALUATION SYNOPSIS

I. Evaluation Process

A Responsible Vendor is a vendor that demonstrates it has the ability to successfully perform the duties identified by the solicitation. A Responsive proposal is one that is submitted in accordance with the solicitation instructions and meets all mandatory requirements identified in the solicitation.

Proposal Instructions, Mandatory Minimum Requirements. To avoid disqualification, the Contractor (or subcontractor) must be currently listed as a MDOT Prequalified Contractor in the following category: MDOT Prequalified in Cb Hot Mix Asphalt/Bituminous Patching.

Only proposals meeting the mandatory minimum requirements will be considered for evaluation. Both Central Asphalt, Inc., and Pyramid Paving & Contracting Co., Inc., met the mandatory minimum requirements.

The State will evaluate each bid response on a PASS/FAIL basis based on the following criteria:

1. Acceptance and completion of Schedule A-Statement of Work

2. Completion of the Confidential Treatment Form

3. Completion of the Vendor Questions Worksheet

4. Acceptance of Standard Contract Terms listed in the Vendor Questions

Worksheet, Section 6

The full evaluation process is stated in the RFP Proposal Instructions. It was determined by the evaluators who reviewed the proposals that Central Asphalt, Inc., and Pyramid Paving & Contracting Co., Inc., passed the assessment based on the factors outlined above.

II. Evaluation Method

Responses to this solicitation were reviewed by ReChelle Kendrick, Solicitation Manager, in conjunction with Brian Atkinson, Operations Engineer, Mt. Pleasant Transportation Service Center.

III. Pricing Summary

Bidder Award Amount Central Asphalt, Inc. $384,608.76 Pyramid Paving & Contracting Co., Inc. $440,705.26

IV. Award Recommendation:

Award Recommendation is made to the responsive and responsible bidder who receives a PASS rating and offers the lowest price to the State of Michigan. Low price is determined by the bidder who meets the requirements and offers the lowest overall price as demonstrated by its proposal.

Award Recommendation is made to Central Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of $384,608.76.

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