RFP-171-260000002389-1 | 751/24383.TAP; Bill Nicholls Trl BN39-1 Culvert Rplcmnt

The solicitation RFP-171-260000002389-1 for the Bill Nicholls Trail BN39-1 Culvert Replacement project is issued by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget’s State Facilities Administration, Design and Construction Division, targeting professional engineering and technical services under a not-to-exceed hourly billing rate contract. The work is to be performed across various locations in Michigan, with the contractor required to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and expertise to deliver services in accordance with the Project/Program Statement and the current versions of MICHSPEC or DCSpec as adopted by the State. The contractor must adhere to strict performance standards, including daily on-site inspection and documentation using DTMB-0452 forms, certifying that all construction work aligns with Phase 500 contract documents and is free of defects. The professional is also obligated to verify receipt of all code compliance approvals, final inspections, and occupancy permits within 45 days of substantial completion and to submit as-built drawings for formal acceptance. Compensation is structured on an hourly basis, limited by phase-specific budgets outlined in the attached contract order, with monthly invoicing required via DTMB-440 forms and payment processed through EFT only after state approval within 30 calendar days; contractors must register on the SIGMAVSS portal to receive payment. Key personnel cannot be substituted without prior written consent from the project director, and the contractor must maintain minimum insurance coverage including $1 million professional liability, $2 million umbrella, $1 million auto liability, workers’ compensation as required by law, and $500,000 employers liability, alongside environmental and pollution liability coverage. The contractor must fully comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements for any construction-related work exceeding $2,000 and indemnify the state against all claims arising from negligence or tortious acts by the contractor or its consultants. Additional documentation required includes certified professional forms, certificates of insurance, approved overhead items for rate calculation, and prevailing wage schedules, all submitted as part of the proposal package. The solicitation closed on August 6, 2026, and while the exact contract value is not disclosed, all services are bound by a not-to-exceed ceiling tied to the approved project phases.