LaPlaisance Road Detour over I-75, Monroe County

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) issued Request for Proposal No. 200000002024 on July 1, 2020, for the fabrication and installation of detour signing and temporary concrete barriers for the LaPlaisance Road Bridge project over Interstate 75 in Monroe County. The procurement seeks a single contractor to provide comprehensive traffic control infrastructure including 660 feet of steel posts (3 lb), 36 feet of wood posts (4"x6"), 52 feet of wood posts (6"x8"), 2,300 linear feet of pavement markings in white and yellow, four Type III high-intensity lighted barricades, 1,060 feet of temporary concrete barrier with ending details, sign covers, and 458.7 square feet of temporary prismatic signs with various specifications and custom fabrications designated as FAB #18 through FAB #23. All contract activities must be completed within 90 calendar days from receipt of order, with delivery expected within 30 calendar days; the selected contractor must provide firm pricing with no price escalation and submit pricing in modifiable Microsoft Word or Excel format that includes all fabrication, installation, shipping, and handling charges. Critical deadlines include July 8, 2020, for bidder questions, July 9, 2020, for posted answers, and July 15, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern for proposal submission, with an on-site preconstruction meeting required prior to work commencement. Evaluation criteria include best value determination based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, qualified disabled veteran/service-disabled veteran-owned business (QDV/SDVOB) status, prior State performance history, economic impact to Michigan, and total cost of ownership. The contractor must comply with Michigan Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction (2012) and all fabricated items become MDOT property upon completion, with liquidated damages of $100 per day assessed for late or improper completion.

The solicitation includes a set-aside consideration for qualified disabled veteran-owned businesses (QDV) and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOB), which the State will consider as an evaluation factor in the award decision. No incumbent contractor or current service provider is identified in the available procurement documents, indicating this represents a new competitive opportunity. The RFP does not specify a total contract amount or formal budget range, nor does it identify any required technology integration or existing infrastructure compatibility requirements beyond compliance with MDOT standards and specifications. Payment terms provide for invoice settlement within 45 days of State receipt, and the State encourages quick payment discounts from bidders. The State reserves the right to reject any proposed exceptions to its standard contract terms, requiring contractors to either accept the State's terms as presented or submit detailed written justifications for any requested modifications.