PMC Bridge Painting Clean, Coat & Maint Creyts ovr I-496

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking a prequalified contractor for a bridge painting and maintenance project located on Creyts Road over westbound I-496 in Delta Township, Eaton County. The procurement, identified as project number 224632, involves partial cleaning and coating of approximately 286 square feet of bridge structural steel, with comprehensive traffic maintenance requirements. Contractors must be MDOT Prequalified in the N4 - Bridge Painting category and registered with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. The project requires complete work by October 15, 2026, with specific work hour restrictions: Monday through Thursday from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset, and Fridays from sunrise until 3:00 pm. Proposal submissions are due by July 30, 2025, with an anticipated contract start date of August 18, 2025. Evaluation will be conducted on a PASS/FAIL basis, examining complete vendor responses, acceptable Schedule A submissions, and comprehensive Schedule B documentation. The contract will involve detailed traffic control measures, including lane closures, speed reductions to 60 mph, and maintenance of at least one lane of traffic in each direction throughout the project duration.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide performance and lien bonds for 100% of the total contract price and maintain specific insurance coverages. The pricing structure is a lump sum contract with line items for mobilization, traffic control devices, pavement markings, and specific bridge painting activities. Contractors will be required to comply with prevailing wage requirements and provide extensive documentation, including product data sheets, material safety data sheets, lead training records, and waste disposal documentation. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements suggest a significant project scope. The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages and requires careful coordination with traffic flow, emergency services, and local agencies. Contractors must also be prepared to integrate with existing infrastructure and follow strict regulatory compliance guidelines for bridge maintenance and painting operations.