Engineering Services for Sherman Street Project, Caro, MI

The City of Caro, Michigan is seeking engineering firms to provide comprehensive design and construction engineering services for the East Sherman Street Road Project, spanning from East Frank Street northwesterly to North State Street. This procurement involves a road improvement initiative partially funded by a Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Category B Transportation Economic Development Fund grant. The project encompasses multiple technical deliverables including preliminary engineering, environmental assessments, geotechnical analysis, cost estimation, document preparation, construction observation, testing, staking, and meeting coordination. Proposals are due on November 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with proposal evaluation occurring between November 21-26, 2025, and anticipated contract signing on December 2, 2025. The required proposal must include an executive summary, team qualifications, project approach, project schedule, past experience, and a comprehensive cost proposal. Evaluation criteria will focus on the firm's qualifications, experience, technical approach, and cost, with the understanding that the lowest bid will not automatically be selected. The specific project scope includes milling, resurfacing, partial road reconstruction, storm sewer improvements, and water main replacement along a 1,000-foot major collector roadway currently rated at a PASER level of 2.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly outlined in the procurement documents. The project's total construction cost is estimated at $517,275.00, with the city requesting a grant of $250,000.00, representing approximately 48% of total project costs. Additional non-participating infrastructure work valued at $263,901.00 will include 460 feet of 8" water main replacement, three sanitary manhole replacements, and associated sidewalk work. The project will address existing street widening issues, improve drainage, and rehabilitate pavement in areas not requiring significant grading or slope changes. Invoicing will be conducted monthly for work performed, and the city reserves the right to award the contract to the firm that best meets the project's technical requirements and objectives. While no incumbent vendors were mentioned, the city indicates they will oversee grant implementation with assistance from a consultant engineering firm, suggesting potential opportunities for ongoing collaborative engagement.