Intent to Award RFP 260000002265 Ramp Restoration, US-23

The Michigan Department of Transportation is issuing a Notice of Intent to Award RFP 260000002265 for ramp restoration at US-23 and Owen Road in Fenton, Genesee County, with an award recommendation due by July 24, 2026. This is a competitive solicitation closing post-award; Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. is the recommended awardee at $269,560.56.

All bidders must be prequalified MDOT contractors in category Cb (Hot Mix Asphalt/Bituminous Paving) and registered with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. This prequalification requirement is the primary eligibility filter.

The scope covers cold milling and hot mix asphalt resurfacing on ramps to and from US-23 and Owen Road, detail 7 and detail 8 pavement joint and crack repairs, permanent pavement markings, and related work in Fenton, Genesee County. Work is performed at the ramp locations on US-23 and Owen Road.

The RFP was posted June 25, 2026, with proposals due July 16, 2026, allowing 21 days for response. Four bidders submitted proposals: Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. ($269,560.56); Asphalt Specialists LLC ($283,526.00); Cadillac Asphalt, LLC ($320,380.56); and Edw. C. Levy Co. dba Ace-Saginaw Paving Co. ($348,880.10). Evaluation was conducted on a pass/fail basis for mandatory minimum requirements (completeness, acceptable vendor-question responses, and Schedule A and B submissions); all four bidders received PASS ratings. Award was determined by lowest price among passing bidders. Neither the awardee nor any competing bidder designated themselves as Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business or Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.