Concrete patch Supplies-Kalamazoo-US-131

The State of Michigan Department of Transportation issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 071I on April 27, 2018, seeking concrete patch supplies for northbound and southbound US-131 south of Schoolcraft city limits between South Street and St Joseph County line in Kalamazoo County. The procurement requires suppliers to deliver four distinct line items: 10 five-gallon pails of curing compound (white topping), 3,500 epoxy-coated smooth dowels measuring 1" x 18", 300 tubes of two-part epoxy with nozzles (53 ounces each), and 500 one-inch metal crimp dowel caps, all compliant with MDOT 2012 Standard Specifications for Construction. Deliverables must be delivered within 14 calendar days of order placement to the MDOT-Kalamazoo Garage at 5673 West Main, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009, with all contract activities completed within 10 business days of order receipt. Required qualifications include establishment of internal controls for order verification, maintenance of a toll-free customer service line available 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST, provision of technical support with 30-minute resolution times or 4-hour on-site service, submission of Material Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals, and compliance with insurance requirements including $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability per occurrence and $1,000,000 Automobile Liability coverage. The evaluation process will determine fair market value and award to the responsive and responsible bidder offering best value as determined by the State, with the State reserving the right to conduct facility tours, oral presentations, interviews, reference checks, and background checks. Bidder questions were due April 30, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time, with State-posted answers provided May 1, 2018, and proposals due May 3, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time, with an anticipated contract begin date of May 10, 2018.

This procurement contains no explicitly designated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders must certify compliance with various requirements including qualified disabled veteran status, abusive labor practices compliance, Michigan business tax filing, Iran-linked business status, environmental compliance, and State of Michigan tax payment status. Bidders must also comply with nondiscrimination requirements under Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and certify that all prices were determined independently without consultation with other contractors. The specific brand requirement applies only to the two-part epoxy (Adhesive Technologies Ultrabond Dowel Cap), while remaining items specify no brand preference, allowing contractors flexibility in product selection provided specifications are met. All products must be sourced from the MDOT qualified products list and properly palletized using manufacturer-standard four-way shipping pallets. Pricing proposals must include all costs associated with contract activities, including one-time or setup charges, fees, shipping and handling, per-piece pricing, and palletizing, with the State encouraging quick payment discount terms; however, no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation. Liquidated damages of $5,000 plus $100 per day apply for late or improper completion of contract activities, with payment via Electronic Funds Transfer following invoice submission and undisputed amounts payable within 45 days of receipt.