2026 Road Reconstruction Improvements

The City of Royal Oak, Michigan, is seeking bids for the 2026 Road Reconstruction Improvements project (CAP2635), a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade involving road reconstruction, pavement replacement, and traffic calming measures across multiple street segments. The project encompasses removal and reconstruction of concrete pavement, concrete paving, sidewalk installation, driveway replacement, sidewalk ramps, speed hump installations, and signage restoration on Greenway Avenue, Maplewood Avenue, Nakota Road, Linwood Avenue, Berkshire Road, and Trafford Road. Qualified contractors must be capable of executing complex road infrastructure work, including earth excavation, grading, and site restoration, while adhering to the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction and 2020 Michigan Department of Transportation Standard Specifications. Bid submissions are due by 12:00 pm on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, through the OpenGov procurement portal, with questions accepted until 9:00 am on Friday, January 30, 2026. The project is scheduled to commence on April 20, 2026, with final completion required by August 28, 2026, and specific constraints including Linwood Avenue completion between June 8 and August 7, 2026.

The procurement opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Contractors must comply with Royal Oak Ordinance 2022-07, Responsible Contractor Ordinance, which includes requirements for corporate accountability, workplace safety, workforce development, and social equity. The contract requires successful bidders to execute performance and payment bonds based on 125% of the total contract amount and maintain comprehensive insurance, including Commercial General Liability of $3,000,000 per occurrence, Umbrella Liability of $3,000,000, and Automobile Liability of $3,000,000 per accident. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the project involves multiple street segments and comprehensive infrastructure improvements. Contractors must provide a bid bond or certified check for 5% of their total bid and are subject to potential liquidated damages of $1,000 per working day for delays beyond the specified completion date. The City intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder, provided the bid is reasonable and serves the city's best interests.