Road Improvement US-131 from I-96 to Post Drive

The Michigan Department of Transportation is requesting bids for a road improvement project on US-131 from I-96 to Post Drive in Walker, Kent County, with bids due November 6, 2026 and a letting scheduled for September 25, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at 425 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan. A 3.00 percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirement applies; the Small Business Program (SBP) participation requirement is 0.00 percent.

Prime contractors must be prequalified under Michigan Department of Transportation classifications Comb/Jt. 64196 B, Ea or Comb/Jt. 64196 B, Fa or Comb/Jt. 64196 Ea, Fa, with subclassifications B, Ea, and Fa required. Contractors not prequalified in these subclassifications must engage prequalified subcontractors and designate them prior to contract award.

The scope encompasses 6.40 miles of concrete shoulder widening, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk construction, culvert and drainage improvements, sewer work, and rehabilitation of four structures including steel sheet piling and steel piles, approach work, and pavement markings. The contract includes a five-year materials and workmanship pavement warranty, a two-year concrete surface coating warranty, and a two-year bridge coating warranty.

Project completion is scheduled for June 9, 2029. Proposal and plans are available online for examination. The proposal documents comprise approximately 589 pages and include specifications for bidder guaranty information. Questions should be directed to the Michigan Department of Transportation in accordance with the bid notice timeline.