Road Pavement Joint and Crack Sealing

The City of Utica in Macomb County, Michigan, is seeking qualified contractors to perform road pavement joint and crack sealing services on Van Dyke Avenue and Utica Road through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The procurement covers approximately 2.91 lane-miles of concrete pavement and 1.73 lane-miles of asphalt pavement, with an estimated requirement of 10,000 pounds of hot-applied joint and crack sealant. Key project objectives include extending pavement surface life by preventing water penetration and further degradation. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including company information, project team qualifications, experience with similar projects, equipment lists, and proof of insurance. Critical procurement dates include the RFP release on 8/29/2025, a proposal submission deadline of 9/16/2025 at 2:00 PM, estimated award notification on 10/15/2025, and a project completion deadline of 12/15/2025. Evaluation will focus on contractors' ability to meet technical specifications, including specific requirements for joint and crack preparation, cleaning, routing, vegetation removal, and using rubberized sealant conforming to MDOT specification 914.04.A.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The contract will be awarded on a unit price basis, with the City reserving the right to increase, decrease, or eliminate work items within the project budget. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, contractors must demonstrate technical capabilities and maintain traffic in work areas during project execution. The document does not explicitly state a total contract value or precise budget range, though the specified quantities and technical requirements suggest a moderate-scale infrastructure maintenance project. Interested contractors must provide detailed pricing for routing, cleaning, and sealing joints and random cracks, with the City seeking comprehensive and technically proficient proposals that can effectively address pavement preservation needs in the specified areas of Utica, Macomb County.