US-127BR Ramps HMA Overlay, Mt. Pleasant, Isabella Co, PMC

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the resurfacing of the northbound entrance ramp and southbound exit ramps on US-127BR at Mission Street in Mt. Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) issued a request for proposals (RFP) to solicit responses from qualified contractors to provide a scratch course with a 1.5" single course hot mix asphalt (HMA) overlay for the entire width of the pavement on the affected ramps. The RFP was posted on January 12, 2024, and two bidders, Central Asphalt, Inc. and Pyramid Paving & Contracting Co., Inc., submitted proposals by the due date of January 22, 2024. The evaluation process determined that both bidders met the mandatory minimum requirements, and the award recommendation is made to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price, Central Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of $384,608.76.

Both Central Asphalt, Inc. and Pyramid Paving & Contracting Co., Inc. are identified as Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (GDBE), but neither are Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB). The contract is a one-time purchase, and the award is pending State Administrative Board approval. The budget or award value for this project is not explicitly stated in the provided information.