NIA1-751-260000000649-1 | Munuscong Culvert Project Site 1 - AWARD RECOMMENDATION

The Munuscong Culvert Project Site 1 solicitation, identified by number NIA1-751-260000000649-1, involves the replacement of a culvert at a specified location in Michigan, categorized as a one-time buy under the NAICS code 237310. The project is managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources through the UPR agency, with performance occurring at various sites across the state, primarily associated with US-24 BL/Dixie Hwy in Oakland County. Proposals were required to be submitted electronically via SIGMA VSS by January 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with all documents needing to be in modifiable formats such as Word or Excel, and limited to 30 MB per file. The solicitation mandates strict compliance with the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, including all related supplemental and special provisions, and requires adherence to the State’s physical and IT security policies. The award is based exclusively on the lowest price among responsive and responsible bidders who pass all mandatory minimum requirements, including submission of a minor construction bid document, certificate of liability insurance, and compliance with prevailing wage laws and labor standards. Contractors must furnish performance and lien bonds totaling at least 100% of the contract price, issued on MDOT forms by the same surety, conforming to Michigan law including MCL 570.101 et seq. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, umbrella, automobile, and workers’ compensation coverage with specific limits and endorsements naming the State of Michigan as an additional insured. All work must be completed by September 15, 2026, within a continuous 120-day period following commencement, with invoicing due within 30 days of final acceptance and payment processed via EFT within 45 days of receipt. Contractors are obligated to submit certified payrolls through the MDOT LCPTracker, designate a certified payroll approver, and pay laborers weekly at prevailing wage rates. Indemnification is required until satisfactory final inspection per Subsection 109.07.C.1, and liquidated damages apply per Table 108-1. All materials and workmanship must conform to MDOT specifications, with inspections and sampling conducted at the point of concrete delivery, tracking slump, air content, temperature, and strength. Bidders must