Intent to Award RFP 260000001836

The Michigan Department of Transportation issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 260000001836 for preventative maintenance work on M-18/M-61 in Gladwin, Michigan. The solicitation, posted on April 20, 2026, with a due date of May 7, 2026, sought a qualified contractor to perform 1.5 inches of cold milling with a 1.5 inches of hot mix asphalt overlay along two segments of roadway in Gladwin County. Contractors were required to be prequalified in the Hot Mix Asphalt/Bituminous Paving category to submit proposals. The evaluation methodology was conducted on a pass/fail basis across four mandatory criteria: contractor prequalification status, completeness of vendor question responses, completeness of Schedule A responses, and completion of Schedule B. Four bidders submitted proposals by the deadline, with all four meeting the mandatory evaluation criteria, resulting in award determination based on lowest price.

Rieth-Riley Construction Co Inc of Prudenville, Michigan, was recommended for award in the amount of $610,066.52, comprised of $452,543.05 for maintenance and repair, $72,662.35 for pavement marking services, and $84,861.12 for traffic control services. Competing bids ranged from $610,066.52 to $770,668.21 in total price. No Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) or Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (GDBE) set-asides applied to this solicitation. The award is pending State Administrative Board approval as of the May 13, 2026 posting date. Bidders not recommended for award may request debriefing sessions from Solicitation Manager Anna Swanson.