Project Information

Bid Title

REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR SAW CUTTING JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

Issuing Agency

Jackson County

Location

Michigan

Published Date

Feb 3, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 17, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

190

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Project Description

Bid Number:	190
Bid Title:	REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR SAW CUTTING JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Category:	Department Of Transportation
Status:	Open

Publication Date/Time: 2/3/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 2/17/2026 10:00 AM Related Documents: 2026 Saw Cutting RFB 190

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

REQUEST FOR BIDS

FOR

SAW CUTTING

JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

BID OPENING:

February 17, 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: #190

Commodity/Service Being Requested: Saw Cutting

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

if approved by both parties.

Calendar of Events – Timetable

Bid Release:

February 3, 2026

Due Date for Receipt of Questions:

February 10, 2026

Questions and Answers Posted:

February 11, 2026

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

February 17, 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:

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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 saw cutting on roads

and driveways in Jackson County. 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.

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

Saw cutting will be performed on blacktop and concrete driveways and roads throughout

Jackson County. Water is required when saw cutting to prevent dust particles from entering the

atmosphere. All saw cuts will be marked out by the JCDOT before sawing is to occur. Removal

of all blacktop or concrete will be the responsibility of JCDOT. Line items for saw cutting will be

according to depth of concrete or blacktop as stated in attachment D. All saw cuts must reach

the full depth of the concrete or blacktop.

A) JCDOT will give the contractor five days’ notice before work is to be performed.

B) It is estimated there will between 10,000-15,000 Foot + or - of saw cutting per year.

C) Contractor is responsible to E-mail a daily log of total footage saw cut each day.

D) Saw cutting may be performed on State Trunklines.

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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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 #190 – Saw Cutting.

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.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238990All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

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