City of Rochester Bridge Maintenance Program

The City of Rochester in Oakland County, Michigan, is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive Bridge Maintenance Program to be conducted by March 5, 2024, at 10:00 am local time. The procurement involves preventative maintenance and repair of 12 total bridges, specifically four road bridges and eight pedestrian bridges spanning Paint Creek and Stony Creek. Bidders must demonstrate successful completion of similar projects totaling more than $500,000 in the past five years and provide a 5% bid security. Required work includes concrete repairs, joint resealing, surface treatments, deck plank replacements, spot painting, and structural crack repairs across various locations including University Drive, Ludlow Avenue, 2nd Street, Diversion Street, Municipal Park areas, Royal Park, Elizabeth Street, and Romeo Road. The contract is structured as a unit price contract with estimated quantities, and the City retains the right to adjust or delete portions of the work. The project requires substantial completion within 120 calendar days and final completion within 150 calendar days, with detailed engineering specifications prepared by Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned, the contract does require comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. Contractors must also provide performance, payment, and maintenance bonds and comply with local, state, and federal regulations governing public works construction. Progress payments will be structured with 90% of completed work paid and 10% retained until final completion. The project will be funded through the city's infrastructure maintenance budget, with pricing determined by actual quantities completed. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the detailed drawings indicate precise repair methodologies and technical requirements for each bridge location, following Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) sections and special provisions. Though a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project involving 12 bridges suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment.