FASTENERS, SIGN HARDWARE, ANNUAL ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is soliciting quotes for an annual contract to procure fasteners and sign hardware for the period from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026. This Request for Quote (RFQ) No. 6769 requires vendors to submit detailed pricing through the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) website by May 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with submitted quotes remaining valid for 30 business days. The procurement specifically calls for hardware components including steel shapes, aluminum alloys, bolts, nuts, and related sign hardware, with strict requirements that all goods be manufactured by original equipment manufacturers or approved equivalents. Evaluation criteria will prioritize the lowest dollar amount and best delivery time, with RCOC reserving the right to add or delete items during the contract term. Suppliers must provide comprehensive manufacturer information, including precise names and part numbers, with any failure to do so resulting in quote rejection. The contract will be a firm-fixed price blanket order with all deliveries designated as F.O.B. destination and freight prepaid, with no additional freight or fuel surcharges permitted.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restricted participation for certain organization types. While no incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, the procurement allows for potential environmental considerations and requires manufacturers to provide warranties for their products. RCOC reserves the right to terminate the contract with 30 days' notice, providing flexibility in the procurement process. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the document indicates this is an annual contract with estimated quantities, suggesting potential variability in total contract value. The procurement is structured as a blanket order, which implies the potential for multiple vendors to be selected based on their responsiveness and competitiveness. The contract's one-year term from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, provides a structured procurement timeline for the Road Commission's hardware needs.