HMA Mill & Resurface M-54, Maple to Saginaw, Genesee Co

The Michigan Department of Transportation, Davison Transportation Service Center, is requesting proposals for cold milling and one-course hot mix asphalt resurfacing on M-54 (Dort Highway) from Maple Road to Saginaw Street in the City of Grand Blanc, Genesee County, with proposals due August 14, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time and questions due August 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Bidders must be currently listed as MDOT Prequalified Contractors in category Cb-Hot Mix Asphalt/Bituminous Paving and registered with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity as State Project Contractors. Prevailing wage requirements apply, with rates specified for Genesee County in Attachment A; contractors must maintain continuous operations once work commences and comply with Michigan Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards.

The scope includes cold milling of 40,200 square yards of HMA surface, placement of 4,100 tons of HMA at 2-inch depth, 1,500 tons of additional material in the southbound right lane, 4-inch skip patching at multiple locations totaling 1,355 linear feet, detail 7 and detail 8 pavement joint and crack repairs, permanent pavement markings, traffic control, and mobilization. The project spans approximately one mile north of Bristol Road to one mile south of Saginaw Street and requires maintenance of one lane of traffic in each direction at all times, with lane closures limited to two single-lane closures and one two-lane closure per direction, maximum one mile each. Work must begin on or about September 2, 2026 and be completed by September 30, 2026, with contract term extending through October 15, 2026. No material delivery or lane closures are permitted during Labor Day (September 4–8, 2026).

The contractor must furnish performance and lien bonds each for no less than 100% of the total contract price. Liquidated damages range from $500 to $4,000 per calendar day for late or improper completion. Pricing must be firm for the entire contract term. Payment terms are Net 45 Days via Electronic Funds Transfer; overtime, holiday pay, and travel expenses will not be reimbursed. All costs, including traffic control devices, temporary pavement markings, traffic regulators, and coordination with emergency services, transit agencies, law enforcement, and schools, are contractor responsibility.