PMC US-127BR, Clare County, City of Clare, HMA

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking a prequalified contractor for a preventative maintenance project on US-127 Business Route in Clare County, specifically within the City of Clare. The procurement involves a road resurfacing project that includes 1.5" cold milling and a 1.5" Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) overlay along a 0.309-mile stretch from 3rd Street to State Street. Key deliverables include approximately 11,550 square yards of surface milling, 960 tons of HMA, 12 drainage structure cover adjustments, and 5 monument box adjustments. Bidders must be MDOT Prequalified Contractors in the Hot Mix Asphalt/Bituminous Patching category and registered with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. The proposal (RFP 25-2691) was issued on July 9, 2025, with a submission deadline of July 21, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern. The project is scheduled to begin no earlier than August 4, 2025, with completion required by September 26, 2025, within 6 consecutive workdays. Evaluation will be conducted on a pass/fail pricing basis, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must maintain traffic flow with at least one lane in each direction throughout the project and coordinate with local utilities and the Great Lakes Central Railroad. The project requires extensive traffic control measures, including channelizing devices, arrow boards, temporary signage, and pavement markings. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the project will be funded through a maintenance-funded contract with no allowances for overpayment or extras, meaning all material, labor, and mobilization costs must be included in the initial bid. Prevailing wage rates will apply, with hourly rates varying by trade classification ranging approximately from $15 to $96 per hour. The contract requires that all pricing and project costs be comprehensive, with contractors expected to account for all necessary materials, labor, and operational expenses within their initial proposal submission.