Design-Build Project: I-94/I-69 & Blue Water Bridge Interchange Reconstruction and Upgrades

The contract involves a best value design-build project focused on the reconstruction and upgrading of the I-94/I-69 and M-25 Connector at the Blue Water Bridge interchange in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan. The scope includes reconfiguring the Blue Water Bridge Plaza, constructing a new bridge, replacing existing bridges, and demolishing and constructing buildings in the vicinity. The project demands specialized construction in accordance with strict quality standards, incorporating a five-year warranty on jointed plain concrete pavement, a two-year warranty on bridge coatings, and another two-year warranty on concrete surface coatings. Only contractors who have been shortlisted are eligible to submit bids, and there are specific prequalification requirements in subclasses B, Ea, and Fa. Prime contractors lacking these subclassifications must partner with prequalified subcontractors, who must be designated before awarding the contract to the confirmed best value proposer. This solicitation is issued by the Michigan Department of Transportation under NAICS code 333924, with a response deadline on December 19, 2025. The project is categorized as a solicitation with no set-aside designation and is geared toward State, Local, and Educational (SLED) government organizations. It represents a significant infrastructure effort to enhance traffic flow and bridge safety in a critical transport hub connecting Michigan with Canada, demanding a high level of technical expertise and adherence to warranties ensuring long-term durability and quality.