Culvert Rehabilitation and Drainage Restoration, as Needed

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) issued Request for Proposal 26-1634 on April 7, 2026, soliciting statewide as-needed culvert rehabilitation and drainage restoration services from prequalified contractors. The procurement encompasses cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining, lateral renewal systems, point repairs, polyethylene slip lining, pipe bursting with high-density polyethylene, manhole connections and rehabilitation, cleaning and closed-circuit television inspection, culvert bypassing, and pipe fusing/joining services. Bidders must be currently prequalified MDOT contractors in categories K (Sewers and Water Mains), N9-4A (Sewer Cleanout), and N9-4B (Sewer Inspection), and must be registered with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to perform state projects. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time via Microsoft Teams, with written questions due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and answers posted by 3:00 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The proposal submission deadline is 3:00 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with an anticipated contract begin date of May 14, 2026. The evaluation criteria assign 20 percent weight to prior experience and performance with the State of Michigan, 75 percent weight to detailed process descriptions, and 5 percent weight to completion of required documentation, with proposals achieving 80 or more technical evaluation points advancing to pricing evaluation. The resulting contract will have an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewal periods at the State's sole discretion, with multiple contracts anticipated to be awarded, and pricing must be firm for 365-day periods with documented adjustments permitted for contractor cost changes.

If subcontractors performing more than 20 percent of deliverables are utilized, at least 20 percent of subcontracted work must be awarded to Michigan-based Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Contractors must furnish performance and lien bonds each for not less than 100 percent of the original contract amount, and all invoices will be processed through Electronic Funds Transfer with payment due within 45 days of receipt. Liquidated damages of $2,500 plus $100 per day apply for late or improper completion, and $500 per individual per day applies for unauthorized removal of key personnel. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements across all seven MDOT regions (Superior, North, Grand, Bay, Southwest, University, and Metro), with wage rates ranging from approximately $36.87 to $110.76 per hour depending on trade classification and jurisdiction, and must utilize MDOT's ArcGIS Online system for work order tracking, status updates, and reporting with mobile smart devices equipped with cellular connections and location services. The contract pricing is based on unit rates per linear foot for CIPP lining ranging from $95.00 for 6-inch to 8-inch diameter installations to $800.00 for 54-inch diameter applications, with supplementary charges for additional thickness, backyard easement setup, timber matting, robotic cutter reconnections, and chemical grouting seals, though specific aggregate contract value information is not detailed in the available solicitation materials.