M-47 Shoulder Paving Tittabawassee N 3 Miles East Shoulder

The State of Michigan Department of Transportation is procuring hot mix asphalt (HMA) paving services for shoulder reconstruction on M-47 Northbound in Tittabawassee, Saginaw County, spanning approximately 3 miles. This Request for Proposal (RFP No. 200000002229) seeks a contractor to perform cold milling of existing HMA surface and installation of 2 inches of HMA paving on 8-foot shoulders. Deliverables include 1,549 tons of HMA LVSP, 774 tons of Shoulder Class II-Modified material, 14,080 square yards of cold milling, channelizing devices, lighted arrow signs, flagging services, traffic control devices, and temporary signage totaling 800 square feet. Work must be completed by September 25, 2020, with operations conducted Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST, with flexibility for night and weekend work as needed. All work must comply with Michigan Department of Transportation 2012 Standard Specifications for Construction. Mandatory qualifications require MDOT prequalification in CB Hot Mix Asphalt/Bituminous Patching, and proposals must be submitted through the SIGMA VSS electronic portal by August 24, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The anticipated contract start date is September 11, 2020. Questions from bidders were due by August 17, 2020, with answers anticipated by August 19, 2020. The State will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value, with pricing as the primary evaluation criterion, and may conduct facility inspections, request oral presentations, and perform reference checks. Liquidated damages of $5,000 plus $100 per day apply for late or improper completion, and performance bonds are required for projects exceeding $50,000.

The RFP does not impose set-aside restrictions or disadvantaged enterprise designations but permits consideration of qualified disabled veteran status, Michigan economic impact, and prior performance with the State as evaluation factors. The State reserves the right to request confidential treatment of trade secrets and proprietary information through submission of redacted versions. No incumbent vendor or existing contractor is identified in the procurement documents. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per accident, and Workers' Compensation as required by law. All pricing must be firm for the contract term with no escalation provisions, and a dedicated Contractor Representative must be available during business hours with Key Personnel subject to State approval. Payment will be made exclusively through Electronic Funds Transfer within 45 days of invoice receipt. Specific budget or award values are not provided in the available documentation, though contracts valued at $250,000 or greater require State Administrative Board approval. Proposals are irrevocable and binding for 180 days from submission.