PMC HMA Repairs I-94 Van Buren County @ CR681

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 250000003153 for a highway infrastructure project involving lane replacement on I-94 in Van Buren County. The procurement specifically covers 0.09 miles of roadway reconstruction between stations 333+24 and 338+40, located in Hartford and Lawrence Townships. Key project deliverables include pavement removal under bridges, placement of aggregate base, installation of 11 inches of hot mix asphalt, shoulder work, and permanent pavement markings. The project is scheduled for a strict four-consecutive-day work window between November 3 and November 21, 2025, with an anticipated contract start date of November 3, 2025, and a completion deadline of November 21, 2025. Evaluation will be conducted on a PASS/FAIL basis, with award going to the responsive and responsible bidder who receives a PASS for each criterion and submits the lowest price. Proposal submissions are due by October 6, 2025, and must be submitted electronically through the SIGMAVSS system with a 30 MB file size limit per document.

The procurement is restricted to MDOT Prequalified Contractors specifically in the Cb - HMA (Hot Mix Asphalt) category. Mandatory requirements include state project registration and full compliance with prevailing wage regulations, with contractors required to register with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and attach a registration confirmation letter to their bid solicitation. Bidders must be prepared to provide performance and lien bonds for 100% of the contract price. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive list of project items suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Contractors must adhere to critical prevailing wage requirements, mandating that mechanics and laborers are paid rates specified for Van Buren County, with wage scales required to be posted at the work site. The project includes multiple line items such as 250 fluorescent plastic drums, 768 square feet of temporary prismatic signs, and two portable changeable message signs, indicating a complex infrastructure maintenance and safety improvement initiative. The procurement appears to prioritize local economic impact, potentially considering factors such as job creation and local investment.