MDOT-SW Region-Battle Creek-Janitorial & Grounds services (

The Michigan Department of Transportation is recommending award of a janitorial and grounds services contract for the Battle Creek Rest Area in MDOT's Southwest region to 4M Building Solutions LLC at $113,208 for a one-year term, with Notice of Intent to Award issued September 2, 2026, pending State Administrative Board approval.

The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on August 11, 2026 with proposals due August 25, 2026. Four bidders submitted responses. The evaluation employed a PASS/FAIL methodology against five mandatory criteria: vendor question responses completion and acceptability, acceptance of standard contract terms, completion of Schedule A with required responses, completion of Schedule B, and completion of the Confidential Treatment Form. Three bidders achieved PASS ratings and advanced to price evaluation. Gilbert Janitorial was eliminated for failing to meet mandatory specifications.

The contract is structured as a Master Agreement for one year with four one-year renewal options. The award was made to 4M Building Solutions LLC as the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. Competing proposals were Finish Line Property Solutions LLC at $173,296.74 and Road Runr Maintenance Inc at $163,440. No Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business or Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise designations were identified among the bidders.