Procurement Guidelines
The MDOT Office of Passenger Transportation (OPT) administers MDOT’s passenger transportation programs and ensures federal/state-funded procurements are consistent with Federal Transit Administration guidance and MDOT requirements.
For direct procurement questions, contact:
Dean Peterson, Compliance Analyst, 517-335-2544For direct procurement questions specific to buses and other revenue vehicles, contact:
Jeff Turner, Vehicle Procurement Analyst, 517-335-1700- Procurement Guidelines
- MDOT Review of Procurements
- Davis-Bacon Act - Employee Rights
- Davis-Bacon Act - WH347 Certified Payroll Form
Forms and Clauses
- Micropurchase: Up to $10,000
Written Record of Procurement History Checklist
Fair and Reasonable Price Determination
- Small Purchase: More than $10,000 to less than $25,000
Written Record of Procurement History Checklist
Method of Procurement Decision Matrix
Certification of Compliance with Federal Contract Clauses
Fewer Than Three Offers Received Evaluation
Vehicle Purchase Specification Certification
- Small Purchase: $25,000 to less than $250,000
Written Record of Procurement History Checklist
Method of Procurement Decision Matrix
Certification of Compliance with Federal Contract Clauses
Fewer Than Three Offers Received Evaluation
Vehicle Purchase Specification Certification
- Invitation for Bids: Less than $25,000
Written Record of Procurement History Checklist
Method of Procurement Decision Matrix
Certification of Compliance with Federal Contract Clauses
Advertisement and Solicitation
Fewer Than Three Offers Received Evaluation
Vehicle Purchase Specification Certification
- Request for Proposals: Less than $25,000
Written Record of Procurement History Checklist
Method of Procurement Decision Matrix
Certification of Compliance with Federal Contract Clauses
Advertisement and Solicitation
Fewer Than Three Offers Received Evaluation
Vehicle Purchase Specification Certification
- Invitation for Bids: $25,000 or more
Written Record of Procurement History Checklist
Method of Procurement Decision Matrix
Certification of Compliance with Federal Contract Clauses
Advertisement and Solicitation
Fewer Than Three Offers Received Evaluation
Vehicle Purchase Specification Certification
Appendix A - Prohibition of Discrimination in State Contracts
- Request for Proposals: $25,000 or more
Written Record of Procurement History Checklist
Method of Procurement Decision Matrix
Certification of Compliance with Federal Contract Clauses
Advertisement and Solicitation
Fewer Than Three Offers Received Evaluation
Vehicle Purchase Specification Certification
Appendix A - Prohibition of Discrimination in State Contracts
- State Extended Vehicle Contracts
Written Record of Procurement History Checklist
Method of Procurement Decision Matrix
Price Analysis for State Vehicle Purchasing Program Purchases
Vehicle Purchase Specification Certification
- Contract Clauses
Total Vehicle Procurements greater than $150,000
Total Vehicle Procurements less than $150,000
Construction less than $150,000
Materials & Supplies less than $150,000
Materials & Supplies over $150,000
Operations and Management less than $150,000
Operations and Management over $150,000
Professional A&E less than $150,000
Professional A&E over $150,000
Research & Development less than $150,000
Research & Development over $150,000
- Additional Forms
Vehicle Purchase Specification Certification
Post-Delivery Audit Forms (A8-A13)
Transit Agency Procurement Policy (Form 1482)
Appendix A - Prohibition of Discrimination in State Contracts
Pre-award Purchaser’s Requirements Certification (Form 3187)
Post-delivery Purchaser’s Requirement Certification (Form 3188)