Cold Milling/Paving/Overlay PMC Project

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking bids for a comprehensive highway maintenance and paving project located in Saginaw County, specifically targeting three road segments: I-75 Northbound at the M-46 Exit Ramp, M-46 over I-75, and M-81 approximately 0.94 miles east of Portsmouth Road. The project involves critical roadway rehabilitation activities including 2" cold milling of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) surfaces, HMA paving, and pavement markings, with specific requirements for each segment such as a 1.5" HMA overlay on the M-46 bridge and a 15-foot butt joint. Contractors must be MDOT Prequalified in the Cb Hot Mix Asphalt/Bituminous Patching category and submit electronic proposals through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS. The Request for Proposal (RFP #190000002292) was issued on May 28, 2019, with a proposal deadline of August 5, 2019, and an anticipated project start date of September 3, 2019. Evaluation will focus on responsiveness, meeting specifications, and offering the lowest price, with work to be completed by September 19, 2019, following the 2012 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction.

The procurement includes provisions for service-disabled veteran preference, potentially offering advantageous consideration to qualifying vendors. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly detailed, the RFP emphasizes compliance with state regulations regarding tax filings, debt payments, and labor practices. Contracts valued at $500,000 or more require approval by the State Administrative Board, and the total contract will not be considered complete until fully executed by all parties. The project involves comprehensive pricing based on unit costs, with electronic funds transfer (EFT) as the payment method, and requires performance bonds and specific insurance coverage. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the project encompasses approximately 1.94 miles of roadway improvements with detailed quantities including 850 square yards of cold milling, 280 tons of HMA on M-46, and 60 tons of HMA on M-81, suggesting a significant infrastructure investment. Contractors must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation and comply with all MDOT specifications and requirements.