WB US-10 Ramps B&D, City of Midland Bay County PMC Project

The Michigan Department of Transportation is requesting proposals for cold milling and HMA paving on westbound US-10 Ramps B and D in Midland, Bay County under RFP 26-2480, with proposals due August 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern and questions due August 14, 2026. Bidders must be currently prequalified by MDOT in the HMA Paving (Cb) category or identify a prequalified subcontractor; all bidders and subcontractors must be registered with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity as State Project Contractors with confirmation letters due at proposal submission.

The scope comprises 0.66 miles of 2-inch cold milling of existing HMA surface (11,344 square yards) followed by placement of 2-inch HMA with 5EML high stress (PG 64-28, AWI 260) paving on a one-lane roadway (1,248 tons) and permanent pavement markings including polyurea and wet reflective waterborne applications. Work must be completed between September 14 and September 17, 2026, in four consecutive days, with permanent markings completed within seven days of HMA paving completion. Work hours are limited to daylight (sunrise to sunset); Saturday, Sunday, and night work require engineer approval. The contractor must perform at least 35 percent of the contract work with its own organization. Anticipated contract begin date is September 10, 2026; contract term expires October 10, 2026.

Prevailing wage requirements under both federal Davis-Bacon Act and Michigan law apply, with rates specified in Bay County wage determination documents. Bidders must provide performance and lien bonds each for not less than 100 percent of the total contract price. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence / $2,000,000 general aggregate), Umbrella or Excess Liability ($5,000,000), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per accident), Workers Compensation, and Employers Liability ($500,000 each). Pricing is firm for the entire contract duration. Liquidated damages for late or improper completion range from $500 to $4,000 per calendar day depending on contract amount. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price who meets all mandatory minimum requirements on a pass/fail basis.