Fence Repair, As-needed; Roadway ROW in Oakland County

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Oakland Transportation Service Center has issued Request for Quote (RFQ) 260000000239 for as-needed fence repair services along roadway rights-of-way throughout Oakland County, Michigan. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to perform repair and maintenance work on existing fencing, including reattaching chain link fabric and replacing fence posts, chain link fabric, and high-tensile wire rope as directed by the MDOT Project Manager. All work must be completed within 14 calendar days of request and performed during normal working hours (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays). Responsive bidders must submit unit pricing for six standardized pay items: removal and disposal of damaged fence (per foot), replacement of 48-inch chain link fabric (per foot), replacement of 48-inch fence line posts (per post), replacement of 48-inch corner posts (per post), replacement of fabric and wire rope (per foot), and reattachment of chain link fabric (per foot). The RFQ was posted on April 7, 2026, with a deadline for bidder questions on April 13, 2026, and a quote submission deadline of 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 17, 2026. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price who meets all evaluation criteria. All pricing must be firm as bid and include labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, and mobilization costs.

Mandatory requirements for participation include bidder and subcontractor registration with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and compliance with prevailing wage requirements as established by the State of Michigan's Wage and Hour Division for Oakland County, effective November 2025. Contractors must maintain specified insurance coverage and post prevailing wage information conspicuously on all job sites while maintaining accurate wage records subject to inspection. Prevailing wage rates vary by trade classification, with journeyman rates ranging from approximately $36.87 to $98.25 per hour, and include both straight-time and overtime compensation, with fringe benefits such as health insurance, dental, vision, vacation, and 401(k) contributions potentially credited toward wage obligations when properly documented. The total project budget is $49,999, and the total contract amount will not exceed this limit. Payment terms are Net 45 Days via Electronic Funds Transfer. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or incumbent vendor information are noted in the available solicitation materials.