Intent to Award RFP 260000002304 Mill & resurface M-71

The Michigan Department of Transportation is issuing a Notice of Intent to Award under RFP 260000002304 for cold milling and hot mix asphalt resurfacing on M-71 in Shiawassee County, with the award recommendation issued July 21, 2026 and a three-day standstill period closing July 24, 2026.

The project scope encompasses cold milling, HMA resurfacing, drainage structure repairs, permanent pavement markings, traffic control devices, and related construction activities on M-71 from Shiawassee Street to Dutcher Street in Corunna. All bidders were required to hold current MDOT Cb category (Hot Mix Asphalt/Bituminous Paving) prequalification status and Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity registration.

The awarded contract value is $300,679.00. The breakdown includes cold milling at $45,000.00, HMA resurfacing at $159,500.00, drainage structure adjustments at $31,200.00, mobilization at $31,000.00, pavement markings at $8,365.00, and traffic control at $25,614.00. The award was made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Edw. C. Levy Co. dba Ace-Saginaw Paving Co. was recommended for award, underbidding the second-lowest proposal from Michigan Paving and Materials Company at $387,079.00 by $86,400.00. Four prequalified contractors submitted proposals: Edw. C. Levy Co., Michigan Paving and Materials Company, Pyramid Paving & Contracting Co., Inc., and Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. All four proposals received PASS ratings on evaluation criteria including complete and acceptable responses to vendor questions and Schedule A and B documentation submissions. The RFP was posted July 2, 2026 with proposals due July 17, 2026. Bidders not recommended for award may request debriefing sessions with Solicitation Manager Ruth Thole.