OFS Epoxy for Structural Repair of Concrete

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 220000002541 on June 15, 2022, for an as-needed statewide contract to supply AXSON Akabond 818 epoxy material for structural repair of concrete on bridge decks. The specific deliverable is epoxy consisting of Resin Part A (yellow) and Hardener Part B (blue) in 55-gallon drum units, with a minimum order requirement of three drums per shipment. The material will be used by MDOT direct forces for deck injection applications, with delivery required within 30 calendar days of order receipt to the Operations Field Services facility located at 6333 Old Lansing Road, Lansing, Michigan 48917. The contract term spans three years with two optional one-year renewal periods at the State's discretion, with an anticipated commencement date of July 15, 2022. Key deadlines include June 23, 2022, for bidders' questions and June 29, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time for proposal submission. Proposals will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis across five criteria: completion of the Confidential Treatment Form, completion of vendor questions, completion of Schedule A (Statement of Work), completion of Schedule B (pricing), and agreement with standard contract terms. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price while meeting all specifications.

Pricing must remain firm for 365 days and be quoted on an F.O.B. Destination basis with prepaid transportation charges included for orders meeting the minimum requirement. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. The contractor bears responsibility for all packaging, handling, and delivery costs, with invoices due within 45 days after contract expiration and payment processed via Electronic Funds Transfer within 45 days of invoice receipt. Liquidated damages of $5,000 plus $100 per day apply for late or improper completion of contract activities. No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information were identified in the solicitation documentation. The RFP did not specify an award value or budget range for this as-needed contract.