File No. 591/16170. AGY - Kalkaska Garage - Paving

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking a contractor to complete a comprehensive paving project at the Kalkaska Garage located at 809 North Birch Street in Kalkaska, Michigan. The procurement involves removing and replacing approximately 14,150 square yards of existing asphalt pavement, installing 4,368 tons of HMA LVSP paving, constructing 15,920 square yards of 6-inch aggregate base, and adding 178 square yards of 10-inch non-reinforced concrete pavement. Additional project requirements include drainage structure adjustments, pavement markings, and maintaining facility operational continuity during construction. The project requires a mandatory pre-bid conference, which was held on March 21, 2018, and electronic bids are due on March 28, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. local time. The contract duration is set at 30 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed, which will be issued on or after July 30, 2018. Bidders must provide a 5% bid guarantee and comply with prevailing wage requirements, with the project manager Nick Shattuck available for questions until seven calendar days before the bid due date.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must demonstrate capability in heavy construction, specifically pavement removal and replacement, with experience in maintaining operational continuity during facility improvements. The project includes a $25,000 contingency allowance and requires performance and payment bonds for bids exceeding $50,000. Bidders must provide certified payroll records and comply with quality control testing requirements for HMA materials, with specified penalties for non-compliant materials. While no incumbent vendor is identified, the project involves working around existing site infrastructure, including multiple buildings such as equipment storage, wash bay, offices, maintenance garage, sand and salt storage facilities, and laboratory spaces. Prospective bidders will need to coordinate closely with the Kalkaska Garage Supervisor to ensure minimal disruption to facility operations during construction. The project falls under NIGP codes 91336, 91375, and 91394, indicating road and pavement construction and maintenance services.