RFQ-171-260000000387-3 | 591/26075.AGY; DOSC - Parking Lot Paving

The solicitation RFQ-171-260000000387-3 issued by the Michigan Department of Transportation under DTMB for parking lot paving is a state-level construction project with a focus on site preparation, pavement installation, and related finish work at the Detroit Operations Service Center in Detroit, MI. The procurement is open to responsive and responsible bidders using a best value evaluation model that balances price with qualitative factors such as technical experience, financial stability, insurance and bonding capacity, business integrity, and past performance, particularly with DTMB. A 10% price preference is afforded to qualified disabled veteran-owned businesses, and awards may be made to non-lowest bidders if they are within 10% of the low bid, indicating a trade-off process rather than lowest price technically acceptable. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the SIGMA VSS system by the deadline of July 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, with no physical submissions permitted unless pre-approved. All bids require a completed Bid Summary Form, bid security, certifications for Michigan-based business status or qualified disabled veteran ownership, and supporting documentation as specified in the instructions. Contract performance is scheduled for substantial completion by September 25, 2026, following issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The work must comply with Michigan Department of Transportation 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction and relevant ASTM, ANSI, and NFPA standards for materials including asphalt, concrete, and pavement markings. Inspection and acceptance occur entirely at the project site, with the contractor responsible for notification, access, correction of defects, and submission of quality control documentation and test reports. Final acceptance requires certification by the Owner’s Professional and concurrence by the State of Michigan. Payment will be processed electronically via SIGMA VSS upon submission of Form DTMB-0440, but contractors must register in the system to receive payment, as failure to do so releases the state from liability. The contract includes requirements for site safety, hazardous material handling per Michigan Right-to-Know Law, preservation of materials against environmental damage, and prevailing wage compliance under state labor laws. No federal acquisition regulation clauses or accounting identifiers like TAS or ACRN are applicable, as this is a state-funded project governed by Michigan-specific procurement rules rather than federal requirements. Business certifications related to ownership by qualified disabled veterans or Michigan residency trigger mandatory submission of supporting legal and tax documentation. There is no defined contract value, CLIN structure, or