Our goal is to keep Michigan's motorists safe, informed, and mobile. That is why MDOT offers many ways to help ease the stress of commuting by providing information that commuters want and need as they make daily travel decisions.
Did you know that millions of people visit the Great Lakes State every year? Whether you are from out of state or right here in Michigan, we want to ensure your travel throughout Michigan is informative, comfortable, and fun.
At MDOT, safety is paramount. It is our goal to improve overall safety for all road users, internal staff, contractors performing work on roads, and emergency responders.
Every year, MDOT produces an updated version of the state transportation map. The department also produces numerous geographic information system maps to assist commuters, tourists, and businesses.
In Michigan, there are three publicly-owned and operated bridges: Mackinac Bridge, Blue Water Bridge, and International Bridge. There are also two privately-owned and operated border crossings: Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.
The Bureau of Bridges and Structures is responsible for statewide policy, procedure development, and execution to ensure all bridges and structures are designed, constructed, maintained, and operated to ensure safety.
MDOT provides funding for competitive grant and loan programs primarily, but not exclusively, for state and local road agencies for the greatest impact on economic development and job creation.
MDOT's Highway Programs focus on the development and management of the department's roadsides, environmental efforts and policies, and federal-aid highway information.
The Bureau of Transportation Planning develops and implements a comprehensive transportation planning process which results in investments that are consistent with the policies of the State Transportation Commission.
Research Administration supports and promotes innovative research that encourages safe, sustainable and cost-effective transportation solutions throughout Michigan.
MDOT provides technologies and partnerships in order to make the transportation system safer and less congested.
MDOT has ongoing government-to-government communication with 12 federally recognized sovereign tribal governments whose lands are situated within Michigan.
MDOT is committed to ensuring that projects, programs and services are performed without discrimination, under Title VI.
The Office of Communications works with the media to inform the public of MDOT's mission, policies and practices in a positive, consistent and credible manner. The office is responsible for media relations, social media, and website development.
Public participation is integral to efficient, effective and responsive transportation decisions. At MDOT, we want to ensure your voice is not only heard, but makes a difference in moving Michigan forward.
There are many common myths and misconceptions about transportation in Michigan. Transportation Reality Check takes on some of these myths, and explains why MDOT does things the way they do.
Resources for the development of quality transportation project documents and services.
Resources for specialized engineering and technical support for construction staff across Michigan.
Resources regarding MDOT's contracting processes, including contractor prequalification, bid letting, contract awards, and contractor payments.
Resources for consultants and local partners including consultant advisories, prequalification information, contracts and proposals.
Resources for local governments regarding grant & economic development opportunities, project coordination, and state and federal requirements.
Resources for local governmental agencies that regularly require access to state right of way.
Resources for MDOT real estate standards, policies and procedures, and training.
Resources for truckers regarding necessary rules, guidelines, restrictions, and permits, needed to safely transport goods throughout Michigan.
Resources for general work zone mobility guidelines for engineering and technical staff.
The Internship Program offers undergraduate and graduate students interested in civil engineering and construction management careers, valuable experience by working with professional field staff.
TRAC engages high school and middle school students in solving real-world problems, such as designing bridges or analyzing the environmental effects of building a highway.
The TRAC Internship is an extension of the TRAC Program and is designed to provide opportunities for 12th grade students interested in transportation and engineering careers.
YDMP provides participants with opportunities to pursue higher education, personal growth, and exposure to transportation careers.
MDOT's Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a rotational program that provides new engineers experience in multiple work areas while being assigned a senior-level mentor.
The HBCU TDRP is a unique partnership between MDOT and Michigan colleges and universities to offer on-the-job training to undergraduate students pursuing degrees in engineering or transportation-related careers.
The Veteran Internship Program assists honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces as they transition into the civilian workforce.
Engineering Week videos and lesson plans are all-inclusive resources to show early elementary to high school students the career of civil engineering at MDOT.
MDOT's seven region offices each handle transportation-related construction, maintenance and programs within the region's geographic boundaries.
MDOT's Office of Governmental Affairs represents the department's interests as new or amendatory legislation is developed or moving through the legislative process.
MDOT's commissions, councils, task forces, and partnerships are responsible for establishing policies, supervising programs, overseeing state and federal funds, providing recommendations and advisement, and acting as a resource.
Transportation System Performance allows MDOT's regions and engineers to expand their knowledge on how Michigan freeways are operating over time and how they compare to each other.
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The Contract Services Division administers MDOT's contracting process including bid lettings, contract awards, contractor payments, prequalification of contractors to bid on MDOT projects, contract monitoring, and purchasing.
Carol Rademacher, Division Administrator, 517-449-7320
Theresa Sauter, Executive Assistant, 517-290-9618
CTRAK Core & Team
Ctrak is a software application that is intended to assist MDOT staff in the administration of consultant and services contracts. Core team members, along with system users, MDIT staff, and representatives for the vendors who developed the system, are working together to ensure that the business processes included in the system are fully functional, and to assist users with the new system.
Purchasing Unit
Responsible for the administration of the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, services, printing, minor routine road maintenance and non construction/maintenance highway contracts. The unit's primary objective is to ensure the use of sound, prudent and consistent competitive bidding practices.
Laura Dotson, Purchasing Manager, 517-230-1612
Terry Harris, Buyer Specialist, 517-249-0870
Mark Morrison, Buyer, 517-275-1834
Rechelle Benson, Buyer, 517-335-5905
Ruth Thole, Tech-A, 517-335-4972
Construction Contracts
Section Managers
Larry Strzalka, Manager, 517-899-4277
Heather Stinson, Manager, 517-331-4680
Construction Contracts Prequalification Unit
Reviews financial statements, prequalification applications, and other data submitted by contractors. This information, with recommendations, is presented to the Prequalification Committee for establishing prequalification ratings for prospective bidders.
Heather Stinson, Manager, 517-331-4680
Theresa Myrick, 517-243-8267
Pauline Bouck, 517-275-1719
MDOTprequal@michigan.gov
Bid Letting Unit
The Bid Letting Unit is responsible for advertising construction project information on MDOT's bid letting information web page and on the Bid Express web site, assists contractors with electronic bidding, and provides bid results and bid tabulations. This unit also determines work classifications for the advertising of construction contracts and verifies wage classifications for bid proposals.
Heather Stinson, Manager, 517-331-4680
Kristen Meddaugh, 517-243-8249
Hunter Hinchcliff, 313-304-0223
Courtney Cater, 517-290-9421
Electronic Bidding and requests to bid
Hunter Hinchcliff, 313-304-0223
MDOT-BidLetting@michigan.gov (1300EZ & 1381 form submittal)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirement
Kim Farlin, 517-281-1612
MDOT-Awards@michigan.gov (DBE participation sheet submittal)
Contract Awards Unit
Responsible for procedures required to award a contract to the determined low bidder, including receipt of performance and lien bonds, insurance documents, federal concurrences (where applicable) and commission and administrative board approvals, as well as preparing award and acceptance reports.
Heather Stinson, Manager, 517-331-4680
Eve Fischer, 517-331-4590
MDOT-Awards@michigan.gov (Submittal of required documents)
Contractor Insurance
Connie Masseau, 517-243-8200
Fax: 517-335-5831
Subcontracts
Chris Roe, 517-202-3716
MDOT-ConstructionSubcontracts@michigan.gov (Submittal of subcontracts)
Fax: 517-241-4193
Contractor Payments Unit
Processes estimates for completed construction work for payment to contractors along with filing lien claims and notices of furnishing.
Nathan Heath, 517-282-3365
Raquel Stuckey, 517-243-8324
Field Manager
Help Line , 1-844-4MI-MDOT
Service Managers
Mike Meddaugh, Manager, 517-335-1095
Michael Blackledge, Manager, 517-243-7618
Dee Grover, Manager, 517-275-1767
Service Contracts Prequalification Unit
Responsible for administration of the service vendor prequalification process. The primary functions of this unit are reviewing, analyzing, and processing service vendor initial applications and renewal applications. Responsibilities also include administering and monitoring service vendor prequalification appeals.
Tammy Haring, 517-290-9444
Brandee Adams, 517-242-0495
Scope Review and Selections Unit
Responsible for review and approval of all Request for Proposals, (RFP's), including the specific scope of work to ensure consistency, completeness and compliance with all MDOT and federal requirements. Ensures the timely advertisement of MDOT consultant services projects, as well as coordinates and monitors the selections of the consultants and the subsequent approval by MDOT's Central Selections Review Team.
Amy Meldrum, 517-335-0137
Lisa Brown-Whaley, 517-335-2848
MDOT-CSD-Selections@michigan.gov (Submittal of scopes)
Contract Administration Unit
Responsibilities include administration of the MDOT service contracting process, which includes standard and nonstandard service contracts, amendments and revisions. Determine and obtain all appropriate approvals including the drafting and review of contract documents and related materials. Conduct research and data analysis of legal contract documents. Provide training and assistance to MDOT project managers, support staff, and consultants/vendors. Also serves as technical advisor and liaison to MDOT staff regarding selections and contract administration of engineering consultant contracts.
Michael Blackledge, Manager, 517-243-7618
Jean Gould, 517-249-0858
Janice Harris, 517-331-4646
Kevin Scheidt, 517-241-9627
Jeff Thomas, 517-331-4689
Dax Carpenter, 517-241-4208
Nicole Kiebler, 517-275-1214
Contract Support Unit
Responsibilities include support of the MDOT service contracting process, which includes service contract monitoring, reporting, subcontracting, consultant payments, and closeout of service contracts.
Agreements
Lynne Chesbro, 517-335-2513
Bill Rottiers, 517-275-1871
Payments
Dee Grover, Manager, 517-275-1767
Shelli Hartley, 517-243-8118
Cheryl Hill, 517-275-1775
Jill Foreback, 517-243-7636
Chris Woodbury, 517-290-9710
Liz Marshall, 517-643-4938
Audit/Closeout/Monitoring/Reporting
Dee Grover, Manager, 517-275-1767
Mary Lou Beecher, 517-335-5822
Robin DeBault, 517-335-1918
Cindy Swain, 517-335-2270
