Concrete Road Reconstruction and Infrastructure Improvements in Port Huron, St Clair County

The project involves comprehensive reconstruction and improvement of approximately 1.61 miles of concrete roadway in the Pine Grove area of Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan. Key activities include reconstructing connector ramps and intersections, constructing noise barriers, installing drilled shafts, water mains, and freeway lighting, as well as upgrading traffic signals, signing, markings, and intelligent transportation systems around the Blue Water Bridge Plaza area, which encompasses sections of I-69, I-94, and M-25. The scope also includes landscaping and the development of non-motorized paths to enhance safety and accessibility. The project is backed by two five-year warranties on materials and workmanship for the pavement and a two-year warranty on the concrete surface coating, ensuring durability and quality. Contractors bidding on this project must meet specific prequalification requirements, including subclassifications of Ea and Fa, which pertain to certain specialized construction capabilities. If the prime contractor is not prequalified in these subclassifications, they are required to utilize prequalified subcontractors, who must be designated prior to contract award. The project is managed by the Michigan Department of Transportation and is estimated to be within a contract size range of $25 million to $50 million. The solicitation was posted on February 28, 2025, with a response deadline of April 4, 2025, and the project aims to enhance transportation infrastructure in the Port Huron area, supporting regional mobility and safety.