Pit Cleaning-Bascule Bridges, Multiple Services

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the removal and disposal of sedimentation and debris accumulated in the counterweight pits under various bascule bridges across the state. The RFP includes six bridge locations, with details on the size and volume of the pits requiring cleaning. The awarded contractor will be responsible for sampling the mixed fluids, sedimentation, and debris, and then scheduling with MDOT to remove and properly dispose of all the materials. The contractor will also be required to power wash the pit walls and bottom. The RFP has a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for March 24, 2022, and proposals are due by April 4, 2022. The anticipated contract start date is May 15, 2022, with an initial term of three years and two one-year renewal options. The RFP provides a detailed pricing schedule for the required services, including fixed costs for testing, mobilization, and per-gallon unit pricing based on estimated pit volumes.

The RFP does not mention any set-asides or incumbent contractors. The selected contractor must meet certain licensing, insurance, and safety requirements, and the State reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The contract terms outline the State's rights regarding contract termination, liquidated damages, and transition assistance upon contract expiration. No bid bond is required for this solicitation, and the pricing terms indicate that MDOT has not had issues with contractors completing the pit cleaning within the 8-hour timeframe.