Intent to Award RFP 260000002321

The Michigan Department of Transportation is announcing an intent to award RFP 260000002321 for cold milling and hot-mix asphalt resurfacing on M-83 in Frankenmuth, Saginaw County, with a notice-of-intent-to-award date of July 17, 2026 and a deadline to protest or seek debriefing by July 22, 2026.

All contractors and subcontractors were required to be prequalified in the Cb Hot Mix Asphalt/Bituminous Patching category. Neither SDVOB nor GDBE set-asides or preferences applied.

The scope consists of 2-inch cold milling and hot-mix asphalt resurfacing on M-83 from Genesee Street to approximately 340 feet south of East School Street. Two bidders submitted proposals under a pass/fail evaluation methodology on mandatory requirements including prequalification status, vendor question responses, and schedule completion. Award selection was based on lowest price among passing bidders.

Pyramid Paving and Contracting Co is the recommended awardee at a total price of $186,615.40. The competing bidder, EDW. C. Levy Co. dba ACE-Saginaw Paving Company, submitted a price of $226,297.46. Both bidders achieved PASS ratings on all mandatory requirements.

The RFP was posted July 6, 2026 with a submission deadline of July 16, 2026. The Michigan Department of Transportation Purchasing Unit completed evaluation on July 17. Award is pending State Administrative Board approval. Anna Swanson, Solicitation Manager, is available at Swansona1@michigan.gov or 517-230-2063 for debriefing sessions.