REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR OVERBAND CRACK SEALING JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	Jan 8, 2026
Due:	Jan 22, 2026
Agency:	Jackson County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Solicitation No:	189
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2400 N. Elm Road, Jackson, Michigan 49201 • Phone: (517) 788-4230 • Fax: (517) 788-4237

REQUEST FOR BIDS

FOR

OVERBAND CRACK SEALING

JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

BID OPENING:

JANUARY 22, 2026 at 10:15 AM EST

Submit bids by email to jcouling@mijackson.org.

DO NOT submit bids through BidNet.

REQUEST FOR BIDS

JACKSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JACKSON, MICHIGAN

(517) 788-4230

BID SUMMARY

RFB Number: #189

Commodity/Service Being Requested: Overband Crack Sealing

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.

Resulting Contract Term: Two (2) year base contract, with the option of a one-year extension,

if approved by both parties.

Calendar of Events – Timetable

Bid Release:

January 8th 2026

Due Date for Receipt of Questions:

January 15th 2026

Questions and Answers Posted:

January 16th 2026

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

January 22nd 2026

*Any response received later than the specified deadline may 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 hereof, 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: Jim Couling (jcouling@mijackson.org). This is to ensure fair

consideration for all interested vendors. The County prohibits communications to or with any

other employee at the departmental level during the submission and evaluation period.

Section 1.0 – SPECIFICATIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK

1.1 INTRODUCTION TO SPECIFICATIONS

Jackson County Department of Transportation (JCDOT) is seeking bids for overband

crack sealing and a separate line item for applying Mastic pavement repair as a test on

dedicated roads. The length of the proposed contract shall be for a two year period with

a one year extension possible, if mutually agreed by both parties. Bid prices shall remain

firm for the course of this contract. The budget for this project is $250,000.00 per year.

Contractor will follow attached list of roads (Attachment E) until yearly budget is

depleted. We will continue on the list of roads (Attachment E) the second year of the

contract. JCDOT has the rights to add or remove roads from (Attachment E) whenever

it’s in their best interest. The most responsive bid shall include the following

specifications and requirements:

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

This work consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for application of

joint and crack sealant. All surface preparation and crack sealing shall be done in accordance

with the latest MDOT Specifications and the following requirements. The Jackson County

Department of Transportation (JCDOT), will provide a list of roads with precedence to the

contractor prior to commencing work. All work will be coordinated through a representative of

the road agency. These specifications are to be considered as a minimum to be used. Any other

types of materials used, temperature changes or application must meet or exceed the listed

specifications and requirements

1.2.1 REQUIREMENTS

a) All joints and cracks will be waterproofed using the D-3405 Parking Lot Sealer or

equivalent to sealant. The material shall be extruded under high temperature (370 to 390

degrees F) and directly applied into and over the joints and cracks.

b) Preparation of Surface - The surface shall be thoroughly clean and dry when the

sealant/membrane is applied. Cleaning of cracks will be with minimum 100 PSI

compressed air and hand tools as necessary to remove dust, dirt, moisture, vegetation

and foreign materials that would prevent bonding of the material. Cleaning work is to be

done concurrently with the application process. Air compressors shall be portable and

capable of furnishing not less than 100 PSI air pressure at the nozzle. The compressor

shall be equipped with traps that will maintain the compressed air free of oil and water.

c) The materials shall be blended in an oil jack doubled wall kettle equipped with an

agitator (reversing rotary auger action) and separate thermometers for the oil bath and

the blending vat. A 2-inch recirculation pump is required to provide circulation of the

materials when not applying the crack sealant. The unit shall be capable of mixing 2,000

pound minimum batches of material. When using field mixed material, add the polyester

fibers to the polymer modified asphalt cement and thoroughly mix in the kettle. Do not

exceed 400 degrees in the field mix or prepackaged materials. Apply the material by

either a wand followed by a "V" or "U" or a “BOX” shaped squeegee or a round head

having a concave underside. Apply 4 inches wide for a standard coverage and not to

exceed a maximum of 6 inches to provide complete and uniformed coverage over multi-

crack areas. Apply sealant at a thickness necessary for a neat job and that prevents

excess material from being applied.

d) No material shall be applied unless the ambient air temperature is 50 degrees and rising.

No material shall be applied while the surface is wet.

e) Traffic shall be kept off the newly placed sealant until it has cooled and set enough to

prevent tracking by vehicle tires and/or pullout of the sealant.

f) The completion date for all proposed projects is October 15th, of each year. A pre-

construction meeting will be conducted before work begins. The contractor will provide

the agency with the name and telephone number of its employee in charge. The

successful bidder, as part of the project award, shall be required to execute, and abide

by, the terms and conditions of this contract. All work will be coordinated through

representative of the agency. All work will be done in a workmanlike manner and is

subject to inspection by the road agency. The job will be left in a condition acceptable to

the road agency.

g) Successful bidder shall provide the agency with a "Daily Sheet" for documenting

information referencing the job.

h) All signing and barricades required shall be the responsibility of the contractor and shall

conform to the requirements for construction signing in the latest version of the Michigan

Uniform of Traffic Control Devices. The contractor will maintain local traffic flow at all

times.

i) Overbanding may be performed on State Trunklines.

1.2.2 MODIFICATION TO WORK:

a) Jackson County or its designated representative reserves the right to modify this service

during the course of this agreement. Such modification may include changing the

locations to be serviced, additional locations to be serviced, method or manner of

performance of the work, number of day’s service to be performed, addition or deletion

of tasks to be performed, and/or any other modifications deemed necessary by Jackson

County. Changes to proposed pricing by the Contractor resulting from the proposed

changes are subject to acceptance by Jackson County. Modifications to work

assignment may be to increase or decrease projects.

1.3 PRICE

Pricing as submitted by bidders on Attachment D shall be for the duration of the agreement.

Section 2.0 – BIDDER INFORMATION AND ACCEPTANCE

1. The undersigned declares that the Bid Documents, including, without limitation, any RFB

Addenda and Exhibits have been read.

2. The undersigned is authorized, offers, and agrees to furnish the articles and/or services

specified in accordance with the Specifications, Terms & Conditions of the Bid Documents

of RFB #189 – Overband Crack Sealing.

3. The undersigned has reviewed the Bid Documents and fully understands the requirements

in this Bid including, but not limited to, the requirements under the County Provisions, and

that each Bidder who is awarded a contract shall be, in fact, a prime Contractor, not a

subcontractor, to County, and agrees that its Bid, if accepted by County, will be the basis for

the Bidder to enter into a contract with County in accordance with the intent of the Bid

Documents.

4. The undersigned acknowledges receipt and acceptance of all addenda.

5. If selected for award, the following certifications will be required before work commences:

 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion

 Certification Regarding Nondiscrimination Under Federally and State Assisted Programs

 Assurance Regarding Access to Records and Financial Statements

 Iran Economic Sanctions Act

6. The undersigned acknowledges that Bidder will be in good standing in the State of

Michigan, with all the necessary licenses, permits, certifications, approvals, and

authorizations necessary to perform all obligations in connection with this RFB and

associated Bid Documents.

7. It is the responsibility of each bidder to be familiar with all of the specifications, terms and

conditions and, if applicable, the site condition. By the submission of a Bid, the Bidder

certifies that if awarded a contract they will make no claim against the County based upon

ignorance of conditions or misunderstanding of the specifications.

8. Patent indemnity: Vendors who do business with the County shall hold the County of

Jackson, its officers, agents and employees, harmless from liability of a nature or kind,

including cost and expenses, for infringement or use of any patent, copyright or other

proprietary right, secret process, patented or unpatented invention, article or appliance

furnished or used in connection with the contract or purchase order.

9. Insurance certificates are not required at the time of submission. However, if awarded, the

Contractor agrees to meet the minimum insurance requirements posted in the terms and

conditions. This documentation must be provided to the County, prior to award, and shall

include an insurance certificate and additional insured certificate, naming the County of

Jackson, which meets the minimum insurance requirements, as stated in the terms and

conditions.

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

Bid Number:	189
Bid Title:	REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR OVERBAND CRACK SEALING JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Category:	Department Of Transportation
Status:	Open