How to bid on Blue Ridge Road Pit gravel processing for Jackson County

What Jackson County is buying

Jackson County Department of Transportation is seeking bids from qualified, established contractors to mine 20,000 cubic yards of 23A gravel from the Blue Ridge Road pit in Jackson County, Michigan. The work must be completed by August 1, 2027, unless the county approves otherwise.

This is a formal request for bid, RFB #207, with a one-year term. It may suit contractors with relevant gravel-pit mining experience and the capacity to complete the work within the stated schedule.

Key dates and the bid deadline

Questions are due November 4, 2026. The bid deadline is November 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

Plan to submit before the deadline. The solicitation states that bids are submitted electronically through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is aimed at qualified, established contractors able to mine 23A gravel from a pit. Firms considering a bid should assess whether they can handle the 20,000-cubic-yard quantity and meet the completion date.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using the “View original source” option. The title and dates are public; a free BidNet Direct vendor account is needed to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.

Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or follow the directions in the notice, before the November 12 closing time. Check the listing for documents and addenda as you prepare your bid.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Review the full notice and all available documents before pricing the work. Check the requested bid format, submission instructions, and any addenda, and make sure your response addresses the stated quantity, material, location, and schedule.

If you need clarification, submit questions by November 4, 2026. Allow time to complete the electronic submission and confirm that it has been received before the deadline.