REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR HMA OVERLAY ON VANDERCOOK LAKE PARKING LOT IN JACKSON COUNTY

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	May 13, 2026
Due:	May 27, 2026
Agency:	Jackson County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Solicitation No:	#199
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2400 N. Elm Road, Jackson, Michigan 49201 • Phone: (517) 788-4230 • Fax: (517) 788-4237

REQUEST FOR BIDS

FOR

HMA OVERLAY ON

VANDERCOOK LAKE PARKING LOT

JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

BID OPENING:

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST

REQUEST FOR BIDS

JACKSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JACKSON, MICHIGAN

(517) 788-4230

BID SUMMARY

RFB Number: RFB #199

Commodity/Service Being Requested: HMA overlay on Vandercook Lake Parking Lot

Type of Solicitation: Request for Bids (RFB) - It is the intention of Jackson County to competitively

award to a qualified company that has demonstrated their ability for comparable work.

Calendar of Events – Timetable

Bid Release:

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Due Date for Receipt of Questions:

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Questions and Answers Posted:

Monday, May 25, 2026

Bids Due by (10:00 a.m./ EST) *:

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

*Any response received later than the specified deadline will be disqualified.

This Request for Bids is being made by the Jackson County Department of Transportation. All references

contained herein to “county” shall be construed to mean Jackson County. This Request, together with all

pages, documents, and attachments contained herein or subsequently added or made a part here of,

submitted as a fully and properly executed bid, shall constitute a contract with Jackson County, subject to

the limitations set forth herein and any specific quantities that Jackson County may commit to herein and

the successful and most responsible bidder, as determined by Jackson County.

RFB Access:

Jackson County officially posts bid documents online at https://www.mijackson.org/Bids.aspx and BidNet

via Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn sites. It will be

the bidder’s responsibility to monitor for any addendums or amendments to this solicitation.

Communications and Contacts with Jackson County Personnel:

All contact with Jackson County regarding this RFB or any matter relating thereto must be sent in writing

via e-mail to: Kaylie Bates (kbates@mijackson.org). This is to ensure fair consideration for all interested

vendors. The County prohibits communications to or with any other employee during the submission and

evaluation period.

Section 1.0 – SPECIFICATIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK

Project Location

This project consists of placing an HMA wedge and overlay on Vandercook Lake parking lot,

performing any needed subbase repairs as needed, slope restoration and pavement markings. The

location of the proposed work in Jackson County is:

 Vandercook Lake parking lot, located between 500 Forth street and 700 Forth street,

Jackson, MI 49203. Refer to the attached Site Map for details.

Description of Work

The proposed work for the Vandercook paring lot will include butt joint milling, HMA wedging,

HMA surfacing, slope restoration and pavement markings. The size of this work is

approximately 2,300 SYD.

Butt Joint Milling

The contractor will be responsible for milling butt joints where the overlay ties into existing

pavement at Forth Street. This work will be paid for as Pavt for Butt Joints, Rem, and will be

marked by the Engineer.

HMA Paving

HMA paving will consist of 110 lbs/syd wedging and a 165 lbs/syd wearing surface of HMA,

5EL. The wedging yield may vary depending on site conditions and undercut repair locations.

Both wedging and wearing course will be paid for as HMA, 5EL.

Restoration

Following HMA paving, the contractor will be responsible for performing slope restoration

along the edge of the parking lot where the overlay was placed, and in other locations that are

disturbed during the performance of this project. This work will be paid for as Slope Restoration,

Modified.

Coordination and Progress

All work outside of normal working hours (nights, weekends, and holidays) must receive approval

from the Jackson County Parks Department (“Parks”). The parking lot may remained closed for

the duration of the project, but will require the contractor to provide a progress schedule of work

starting, phasing and anticipated opening of the parking lot. Additionally:

 A minimum of 48 hours’ notice must be provided before all working days so that

public notice may be issued.

 Jackson County Parks will remove existing bumper blocks and sod prior to

construction.

 All work must be completed by August 31, 2026

Traffic Control

The Contractor shall furnish, install, maintain, and operate all required minor traffic control

devices, including barricades, channelizing devices, and signage necessary to safely close the

parking lot during construction activities. The parking lot entrance shall be clearly closed to

vehicular traffic with appropriate signage and barricades. Channelizing devices and caution tape

shall also be placed around the perimeter of the parking lot to discourage and prevent pedestrian

access through the work area from the adjacent park facilities.

General Plan Notes

Stationing

Stationing for this project is in English Standard Units. The exact locations of work shall be

specified by the Engineer prior to the start of construction.

MISS DIG/Underground Utility Notification

For the protection of underground utilities and in conformance with MCL 460.171 et seq, the

Contractor shall contact MISS DIG System, Inc. by phone at 811 or 800-482-7171 or via the web

at either elocate.missdig.org for single address or rte.missdig.org, a minimum of 3 work days

prior to excavating, excluding weekends and holidays.

Earthwork

Earthwork quantities are computed based upon limited survey information. These quantities are

for bidding purposes only and will be adjusted by the Engineer based upon actual field

measurements.

Earth Disturbance Limits

The earth disturbance limit for this project will be limited to 10' beyond the existing edge of

pavement. Restoration measures have been included in this set of plans for the approved areas of

disturbance. The Contractor shall submit an earth change plan for any work beyond the approved

limits to the Engineer to review for approval prior to the disturbance. All costs for obtaining and

executing an approved earth change plan, including restoration, shall be at the Contractor's

expense.

Soil Erosion Measures

Appropriate soil erosion and sedimentation control measures shall be in place prior to earth-

disturbing activities. Place turf establishment items as soon as possible on potential erodible

slopes as directed by the Engineer.

Aggregate Base

Aggregate bases shall use aggregate 21AA, unless otherwise specified.

Seed Mixture

The symbol for the permanent turf seed mixture on this project is symbol TUF.

Slope Restoration

Miscellaneous slope restoration shall begin at the edge of pavement and slope away from the

parking lot at a 5-to-1 slope until tying into the existing surface, paid for as Slope Restoration,

Modified.

Standard Specifications

All work must be completed in accordance with the MDOT 2020 Standard Specifications for

Construction.

Use the following pay items as directed by the Engineer:

Item of Work

Mobilization, Max

Subgrade Undercutting, Type II

Aggregate Base, 6 inch

HMA Surface, Rem

Pavt for Butt Joints, Rem

HMA, 5EL

Pavt Mrkg, Waterborne, for Rest Areas, Parks, and Lots, 4 inch, white

Pavt Mrkg, Waterborne, for Rest Areas, Parks, and Lots, 4 inch, blue

Slope Restoration, Non-Freeway, Type A

Quantity

100

300

335

950

100

250

Unit

LSUM

Cyd

Syd

Ton

Syd

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	#199
Bid Title:	REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR HMA OVERLAY ON VANDERCOOK LAKE PARKING LOT IN JACKSON COUNTY
Category:	Department Of Transportation
Status:	Open

REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR HMA OVERLAY ON VANDERCOOK LAKE PARKING LOT IN JACKSON COUNTY

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