RFP-171-260000002517-1 | 751/24128.TAP; Firestone River Bridges - Improvements

Solicitation RFP-171-260000002517-1, also identified as File No. 751/24128.TAP, is a request for professional architectural and engineering services to perform a Phase 100 Study for the Firesteel River Bridges Improvements on the Bill Nicholls Trail in Ontonagon County, Michigan. Issued by the Department of Technology, Management and Budget on behalf of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the project requires a complete design for bridge improvements, including inspections, scour evaluation, and condition analysis. The scope involves refurbishing three bridges, with specific work including the replacement of wear courses with treated prefab panels, upgrading GlueLam railings to steel, and implementing chip sealing. All work must adhere to Michigan Department of Transportation 1990 Standard Specifications, AASHTO Standard A18.12-99, and EM T770-8 for timber bridge design. The contract is structured as a not-to-exceed fee based on billable hourly rates, with an estimated total contract amount of 12,167.50 dollars. Proposals are due by September 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time via the SIGMA VSS portal. Award selection is determined by an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee using a weighted evaluation of 80 percent for the technical proposal and 20 percent for the cost proposal. Qualified firms must provide a designated Project Manager and certify their status as a Michigan-based business. Compliance with federal and state safety and environmental regulations, including OSHA and MIOSHA, is mandatory for all performance activities.