HMA Mill and Fill M-89 over Gull Creek B01-39102-PMC

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) issued Request for Proposal No. 190000002995 for cold milling and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) resurfacing of structure B01-39102 carrying M-89 over Gull Creek in Ross Township, Kalamazoo County. The project scope includes cold milling and resurfacing of approximately 739 square yards to a depth of 2 to 2.75 inches across a 38-foot width for 175 feet, along with concrete deck patching, membrane placement, traffic control, and permanent pavement markings. The contractor must complete all work within 14 business days from receipt of the purchase order, with a contract commencement date of September 3, 2019, and final completion date of September 26, 2019. Mandatory qualifications include MDOT prequalification in HMA, Category C, and submission of a completed Contractor's Response to Request for Proposal form with detailed project pricing on a fixed-price, lump sum basis. The contractor must develop and submit an Internal Traffic Control Plan within seven calendar days of award for engineer approval, maintain a minimum of one lane of traffic in each direction at all times using temporary traffic signals, and comply with the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price that meets all specifications. Written questions were due by August 15, 2019, with answers posted on August 16, 2019, and proposals were due on August 26, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time via electronic submission through the SIGMA VSS system. The solicitation manager is Laura Dotson, with inquiries directed to DotsonL2@michigan.gov.

No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses are documented in the solicitation; however, the evaluation criteria provide additional preference consideration for qualified service-disabled veteran contractors meeting specifications and offering the lowest price. No incumbent contractor or current vendor information is identified in the available solicitation documents. The contract requires performance bonds and comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability, $5,000,000 Umbrella/Excess Liability, $1,000,000 Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation per applicable law, and $1,000,000 Environmental and Pollution Liability, with the State named as additional insured. Liquidated damages of $5,000 plus $100 per day apply for late or improper completion, and $1,000 per individual per day apply for unauthorized removal of key personnel. Payment shall be made through Electronic Funds Transfer within 45 days of State receipt of invoices submitted to MDOT at 1501 East Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 or via email to lesterr@michigan.gov. The specific award value or total contract budget is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents; however, contracts exceeding $250,000 require approval by the State Administrative Board. All proposals are binding and irrevocable for 180 calendar days from submission, and the State retains the right to conduct facility inspections, require oral presentations, and request additional price concessions during evaluation.