Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Bids for Cold Patch - Jackson County, Michigan

Issuing Agency

Jackson County

Location

Michigan

Published Date

Jan 2, 2026

Closing Date

Jan 16, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

185

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Project Description

Bid Number:	185
Bid Title:	Request for Bids for Cold Patch - Jackson County, Michigan
Category:	Department Of Transportation
Status:	Open

Description: 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. (See attached File) Publication Date/Time: 1/2/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 1/16/2026 10:00 AM Related Documents: 2026 Cold Patch RFB 185

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2400 N. Elm Road, Jackson, Michigan 49201 • Phone: (517) 788-4230 • Fax: (517) 788-4237

REQUEST FOR BIDS

FOR

COLD PATCH

JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

BID OPENING:

January 16, 2026 at 10:15 AM EST

Submit bids by email to jcouling@mijackson.org.

DO NOT submit bids through BidNet.

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REQUEST FOR BIDS

JACKSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JACKSON, MICHIGAN

(517) 788-4230

BID SUMMARY

RFB Number: #185

Commodity/Service Being Requested: Cold Patch

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.

Statewide Cooperative Contract: Statewide Cooperative Contract - As a result of this RFB,

Jackson County will work with the Michigan Association of Counties CoPro+ program to market

and extend the resulting contract to other government municipalities throughout the State of

Michigan. The firm will be competitively selected as having been qualified as defined within the

qualification section of this RFB. The contract will enable public municipalities to “piggyback” and

purchase road signs and posts through this competitive process.

Resulting Contract Term: One (1) year base contract, with the option of a one-year extension, if

approved by both parties.

Calendar of Events – Timetable

Bid Release:

January 2, 2026

Due Date for Receipt of Questions:

January 9, 2026

Questions and Answers Posted:

January 12, 2026

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

January 16, 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.

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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.

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Section 1.0 – SPECIFICATIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK

1.1 INTRODUCTION TO SPECIFICATIONS

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

patching material for use in the repair of potholes. The projected annual purchase of cold patching

material is approximately 1,195 Tons per year by Jackson County based upon historical use.

However, Jackson County reserves the right to manufacture the product if deemed to be in the

best interest of the County. Bidders are requested to submit pricing based upon both delivered

product as well as product which is picked up from the awarded bidder’s location. Bituminous cold

patching material may be used for work on state trunk lines. The length of the proposed contract

will be for a one-year term, with the option of a one-year extension. Bid prices shall remain firm for

the course of this contract.

Year

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Historical Use

Jackson County

1,490 tons

1,738 tons

610 tons

1,130 tons

1,294 tons

913 tons

The most responsive bid shall include the following specifications and requirements:

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

Bids are requested for bituminous cold patching material that is either delivered or picked up at the

awarded bidder’s location. The awarded bidder shall be able to produce and deliver these materials

to stockpiles located in Jackson County and in the amounts described. The intent of the Counties is

to obtain patching material which will remain pliable and workable at a temperature of 15 degrees F.

1.2.1 MATERIAL DESCRIPTION

Mix A:

The aggregate shall be crushed stone and shall meet the minimum following requirements:

SIEVE ANALYSIS

ASTM C 136

SIEVE SIZE

1/2 (12.5 mm)

3/8 (0.95 mm)

#4 (4.75 mm)

#8 (2.36 mm)

#9ASTM D 448

Percentage

Passing

-

100

85-100

10-40

COMBINATION

#9 ASTM & #89 ASTM

Percentage

Passing

100

90-100

55-85

5-40

4

#89 ASTM D 448

Percentage

Passing

100

90-100

20-55

5-30

#16 (1.18 mm)

#50 (.30 mm)

0-10

0-5

0-10

0-5

0-10

0-5

STANDARD TEST METHODS

ASTM

STANDARD

VALUE

Soundness Loss (Sodium, 5 cycles) ASTM C 88

Los Angeles Abrasion Loss

ASTM C 131

Specific Gravity

ASTM C 127

Absorption

ASTM C 127&128

Minus 200 Sieve (0.075mm) Wash ASTM C 117

Loss

12.0 MAXIMUM

45.0 MAXIMUM

2.45-2.85

3.0% MAXIMUM

2.5% MAXIMUM

Mix B:

Provide an alternate mix, including full detail of product on the attached bid sheet D.

1.3 PRICE

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

1.4 STATEWIDE COOPERATIVE CONTRACT

Jackson County will host the resulting contract for the Michigan Association of Counties CoPro+ Program.

The awarded contractor will work with the CoPro+ Program to market and extend the resulting contract to

other government municipalities throughout Michigan. This contract will enable government municipalities to

“piggyback” and purchase from the competitively awarded contract.

Agreements will be initiated by participating entities as specific needs arise. Participating entities will issue

individual agreements along with specific response information required, deliverables, and any special terms

and conditions. The requests will be executed by, and the contractor will respond directly to, the requesting

entity.

All pricing submitted to Jackson County and participating entities through the resulting contract shall include

1.5% administrative/remittance fee to be remitted to MAC/CoPro+ by the awarded vendor. It is the awarded

vendor’s responsibility to keep all sales reports up to date and on file with MAC/CoPro.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
• NAICS 541519Other Computer Related Services

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