Concrete Cutting-M-43-South Haven

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking a concrete cutting contractor for roadway repair services on M-43 in South Haven, Van Buren County. The project involves wet-saw concrete cutting for approximately 120 concrete patches, totaling 7,000 linear feet (70,000 inch/feet) of reinforced or non-reinforced concrete pavement, with patches estimated to be 8-10 inches thick. The work must be completed within a two-month period starting May 1, 2018, with service hours restricted to Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contractors must be able to begin work within one business day after receiving a purchase order and will be required to submit daily work reports detailing the number of slots cut, length of slots, location of service, and depth of cuts. The project requires compliance with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements and follows a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Key submission dates include April 11, 2018, for questions and April 17, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern for proposal submissions through the SIGMA VSS system.

The contract includes provisions for qualified disabled veteran (QDV) preference under MCL 18.1261(8), potentially offering additional opportunities for veteran-owned businesses. Contractors must meet extensive insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability Insurance ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), Umbrella Liability Insurance ($5M), Automobile Liability Insurance ($1M), and Workers' Compensation Insurance. The pricing must be bid by inch/foot, with contractors required to provide a comprehensive pricing matrix that includes one-time charges, set-up fees, shipping, and handling costs. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, contracts exceeding $500,000 will require State Administrative Board approval. Contractors are expected to certify that their prices were determined independently and are encouraged to offer quick payment terms with potential discounts for early invoice processing. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) within 45 days for undisputed amounts.