Intent to Award RFP 260000001634

The State of Michigan issued RFP 260000001634 as an Intent to Award for a culvert rehabilitation and drainage restoration project structured as an as-needed contract covering seven geographic regions: Bay Region, Grand Region, Metro Region, North Region, Southwest Region, Superior Region, and University Region. This procurement solicited qualified vendors to provide culvert rehabilitation and drainage restoration services across the state, with evaluation conducted by a designated review committee that assessed proposals based on established criteria including technical merit, qualifications, and pricing competitiveness. The RFP evaluation process included a formal scoring methodology to assess competing bidders against the specified requirements and determine the best value to the state. Key dates for this procurement include a posting date of April 29, 2026, and an Intent to Award due date of May 4, 2026. The evaluation and award recommendation documentation has been completed, supporting the state's move toward contract execution with the selected contractor.

Two bidders responded to this solicitation: Corby Energy Services, Inc. and Upper Peninsula Rubber Co Inc dba Tunnel Vision Pipeline Services. Corby Energy Services, Inc. submitted the more competitive bid with a total contract estimate of $4,356,188.95, with regional pricing ranging from $562,665.00 to $901,318.50, while Upper Peninsula Rubber Co Inc dba Tunnel Vision Pipeline Services submitted a total estimate of $6,624,065.25, with regional pricing ranging from $826,080.75 to $1,106,580.75. The pricing comparison indicates that Corby Energy Services offered substantially lower pricing across all regions, with notably significant savings in the Superior Region. The Award Recommendation & Evaluation Synopsis document serves as the official record of the procurement evaluation and fulfills transparency requirements associated with state procurement procedures. The comparative analysis of pricing and evaluation criteria supports Michigan's Intent to Award decision and documents the decision-making methodology based on established evaluation criteria and scoring methodology outlined in the RFP.