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Michigan public works bidding requirements

Jurisdiction: State of Michigan
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Summary of record

Verified Jul 8, 2026
Competitive bidding threshold (public work)
Varies by local government
Governing statute
Prevailing Wage Act (Act 10 of 2023)
Award standard
Lowest responsible bidder
Multiple-prime required?
No statewide mandate
Prevailing wage
Reinstated (2024)
Addenda distribution
To all bidders
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Competitive bidding threshold

Michigan has no single statewide competitive-bidding dollar threshold — local governments set their own limits under home-rule charters, and school construction follows the Revised School Code.

Award standard

Contracts go to the lowest responsible bidder.

Multiple-prime contracts

Michigan has no statewide multiple-prime mandate. Unlike New York's Wicks Law or Pennsylvania's Separations Act, a single general contract is permitted.

Prevailing wage

Michigan reinstated its Prevailing Wage Act on February 13, 2024 (Act 10 of 2023), after a repeal that ran from 2018 to 2024.1 It applies to state-funded construction, and contractors must register with the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity before bidding.

Confirm the current contract-value threshold for a specific project type with Michigan LEO.

Document distribution & addenda

Michigan DOT §102 rejects a bid unless all addenda issued for the contract are acknowledged, with addenda distributed through MDOT's electronic bidding system.3

Record of change

2024 Law

Michigan reinstated prevailing wage on February 13, 2024 (Act 10 of 2023), reversing a 2018 repeal. Bidding thresholds are set locally under home-rule charters.

  1. Verified

    Added document-distribution source: Standard Specifications for Construction §102 (Bid Submission, Award, and Execution).

  2. Verified

    Page created and verified against Michigan Act 10 of 2023 and the LEO prevailing-wage program.

  3. Law

    Prevailing Wage Act reinstated for state-funded construction (Act 10 of 2023), after the 2018–2024 repeal.

Sources

  1. 1. Michigan Legislature — Act 10 of 2023 (Prevailing Wage Act). legislature.mi.gov
  2. 2. MI Dept. of Labor & Economic Opportunity — Prevailing wage program. michigan.gov/leo
  3. 3. Michigan DOT (MDOT) — Standard Specifications for Construction §102 (Bid Submission, Award, and Execution). www.michigan.gov

Frequently asked

Does Michigan require prevailing wages on public works?
Yes, again — Michigan reinstated its Prevailing Wage Act on February 13, 2024 (Act 10 of 2023) for state-funded construction, after a 2018–2024 repeal. Contractors must register with LEO before bidding.
What is the competitive bidding threshold for public works in Michigan?
There is no single statewide dollar threshold — local governments set their own limits under home-rule charters, and school construction follows the Revised School Code.
Does Michigan require multiple-prime contracts?
No. Michigan has no statewide multiple-prime mandate, unlike New York (Wicks Law) or Pennsylvania (Separations Act).

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Not legal advice. This page summarizes public law from primary sources for reference. Thresholds can change; always confirm the current requirement with the governing agency before relying on it for a specific procurement.