2026 Catalpa Drive Resurfacing Improvements

The City of Royal Oak, Michigan, is seeking bids for the 2026 Catalpa Drive Resurfacing Improvements project (Contract CAP2607), a comprehensive infrastructure enhancement initiative spanning approximately 56 miles from Woodward Avenue to Main Street. The project encompasses extensive roadway improvements, including asphalt and concrete milling, pavement resurfacing, water main installation and replacement, curb and gutter work, sidewalk and driveway construction, and traffic control measures. Key deliverables include complete infrastructure rehabilitation with specific requirements for pavement types, utility connections, and restoration standards, with contractors responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision. Bid submissions are due by 12:00 pm on Thursday, February 5, 2026, through the city's procurement portal, with project-related questions accepted until 12:00 pm on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The bid evaluation will be comprehensive, incorporating price (30 points), corporate accountability (20 points), workplace safety (25 points), workforce development (15 points), and social equity (10 points), with the city intending to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder that best serves municipal interests.

The procurement opportunity appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders must comply with the City of Royal Oak Ordinance 2022-07, the Responsible Contractor Ordinance, which applies to contracts exceeding $250,000. Contractors must submit detailed documentation including construction schedules, equipment lists, safety programs, and workforce information, demonstrating compliance with federal and state employment laws. The project requires successful bidders to execute performance and payment bonds at 125% of the total contract amount and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $3,000,000 in commercial general liability and automobile liability. The project start date is April 20, 2026, with a final completion deadline of November 13, 2026, and a maximum 35-calendar-day full road closure during Phase 3. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure improvements and the detailed specifications suggest a substantial municipal investment in urban infrastructure rehabilitation.