Munuscong culvert replacement project site 2

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division is requesting proposals for the Munuscong South Trail Culvert Replacement Project Site 2 under RFP 26-2257, with bids due by 3:00 p.m. EST on July 2, 2026. Michigan prevailing wage requirements and a 50% Michigan residency mandate for workers apply — a labor-cost and workforce-composition constraint that filters bidders.

The scope involves removing one existing culvert and installing a new 64-inch wide by 43-inch tall corrugated steel pipe arch culvert at the project site in the Munuscong State Wildlife Management Area in Chippewa County. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, supplies, and equipment and complete all work by September 30, 2026; liquidated damages of 1% of the contract value apply per day for delays beyond that deadline.

All construction mechanics must comply with Michigan prevailing wage schedules for Chippewa County, with journeyman rates ranging from $36.87 per hour for landscaping laborers to $110.76 per hour for elevator constructors as of November 2025. The contractor must hold minimum commercial general liability insurance of $2 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate, and must possess all applicable Michigan-issued licensable trade licenses for electrical, mechanical (HVAC), or plumbing work. Performance and payment bonds are required only if the bid amount exceeds $50,000.

An optional pre-bid meeting is strongly recommended for June 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST at the project site near Pickford, Michigan. Bids must be submitted through SIGMA VSS. Bid prices must remain valid for 60 days from the due date. The contractor must be registered with the State of Michigan for electronic funds transfer payment before award. Questions should be directed to David Jentoft at jentoftd@michigan.gov or Lisa Crozier-Green at CrozierGreenL@michigan.gov.