RFP-591-260000002504-1 | Catch Basin and Leads Cleaning in Allegan and Barry Counties

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Grand Region Office has issued a Request for Proposal for catch basin and drainage structure cleaning services on state trunklines within Allegan and Barry Counties. The scope of work involves providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and supervision to remove sediment and debris from drainage systems to prevent flooding and maintain water quality. The contract is structured as a three-year term with two optional two-year extensions, beginning on October 5, 2026. Specific service requirements include cleaning Group A catch basins twice during the initial three-year period, Group B catch basins three times, and providing emergency clean-out services and optional leads cleaning. Contractors are required to use ArcGIS software and the Field Maps mobile application for reporting, and must submit GPS data as electronic shape files alongside their billing. Bidders will be evaluated on a best-value basis, considering a combination of technical factors and price, while also taking into account prior performance, economic impact to Michigan, and the status of qualified disabled or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Key administrative requirements include the appointment of a dedicated Contract Administrator capable of responding to state inquiries within two hours and the maintenance of insurance with an A.M. Best rating of A- VII or higher. Safety is a critical component of the contract, with strict adherence to MDOT traffic control guidelines for shoulder and lane closures, as well as specific provisions for the use of mobile attenuators to protect workers. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the SIGMA VSS system by September 2, 2026, and must include required documentation such as a Confidential Treatment Form, a Vendor Questions Worksheet, and detailed pricing and equipment schedules.