FY25 As-Needed Freeway Sign Repair

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking proposals for FY25 As-Needed Freeway Sign Repair services, specifically targeting Wayne County. The procurement involves a comprehensive repair program for permanent freeway signs, with an anticipated annual average of 200 sign location repairs and approximately 100 locations already identified for immediate attention. The Request for Proposal (RFP) 250000001909 was posted on SIGMA VSS on April 7, 2025, with proposals originally due by April 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. EST. Mandatory qualifications required bidders to be MDOT Prequalified Contractors in Category N6 (Signs), with evaluation criteria focusing on technical capability, pricing, and compliance with specifications. The resulting contract will have a three-year term with potential for two optional one-year extensions, and actual work scope will be determined by the Program Manager/Engineer. Bidders were required to demonstrate expertise in freeway sign repair and maintenance, with the ability to address a wide range of sign repair needs across Wayne County's freeway system.

Three bidders participated in the procurement: Poco Sales, Inc., J. Ranck Electric, Inc., and Action Traffic Maintenance, Inc. The recommended awardee is Poco Sales, Inc., with a bid of $3,268,020.00, which was the lowest among the submitted proposals. Competing bids from Action Traffic Maintenance, Inc. ($5,604,423.00) and J. Ranck Electric, Inc. ($6,740,662.50) were not selected. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, the procurement appears open to MDOT-prequalified contractors meeting the specified category requirements. The award is pending State Administrative Board approval, and unsuccessful bidders are encouraged to schedule a debriefing session with the Solicitation Manager to understand the evaluation process. The total contract value suggests a significant investment in freeway infrastructure maintenance, with the potential for substantial work over the three-year contract period and possible extensions.