Intent to Award RFP 25*2910

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Purchasing Unit issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 250000002910 for a Prequalified Maintenance Contractor to perform HMA mill and resurface work on M-81 from Wolf Road to Towerline Road in Buena Vista Township, Saginaw County. The project scope includes 0.53 miles of preventative maintenance repairs, specifically involving 2-inch cold milling of HMA surface, 2-inch HMA 5EML overlay, high stress paving of a three-lane roadway and shoulders, and installation of temporary and permanent pavement markings. The solicitation was posted on SIGMA VSS on August 8, 2025, with proposals due by August 18, 2025, and an evaluation period of 10 days. Bidders were required to be MDOT Prequalified Contractors in the Cb (Hot Mix Asphalt/Bituminous Paving) category and were assessed on a pass/fail basis against mandatory requirements. Two bidders submitted proposals: EDW. C. Levy Co. dba Ace-Saginaw Paving Company and Pyramid Paving & Contracting Co, Inc dba Pyramid Paving, both of whom met the initial qualification criteria.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Two bidders participated in the competitive process, with EDW. C. Levy Co. recommended for award at the lowest price of $242,520.52, which is approximately $37,716.08 less than Pyramid Paving's bid of $280,236.60. The award is pending State Administrative Board approval and will be made to the most responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest overall price. The contract appears to be focused on roadway maintenance and improvement, with a relatively straightforward procurement process emphasizing cost-effectiveness and technical competence. The proposed contract value falls within the range of $242,520.52, representing a targeted infrastructure improvement project for Saginaw County's transportation infrastructure.