FY25 As-Needed Freeway Sign Repair

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for as-needed permanent freeway sign repairs in Wayne County, seeking a pre-qualified contractor in Category N6 (Signs) to perform maintenance and repair services. The project involves addressing approximately 200 sign locations annually, with an initial backlog of 100 locations requiring various repairs. Qualified contractors must be pre-qualified in the N6 - Permanent Signing category and will be responsible for installing, removing, and replacing sign posts, foundations, columns, and sign types using ArcGIS software to track and document repairs. Work orders must be completed within 30 calendar days, and contractors will need to provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and traffic control for sign maintenance. The contract will be awarded on a PASS/FAIL basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation criteria focused on meeting specific requirements. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2025, via Microsoft Teams, and the proposal deadline is April 22, 2025, with an anticipated contract start date of August 1, 2025. The initial contract term is three years, with two optional one-year extensions available.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must maintain specific insurance requirements, including commercial general liability, umbrella liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the pricing will be based on a standardized list of pay items for permanent sign and sign post installations and repairs, with actual work quantities to be determined by the MDOT Program Manager. Liquidated damages will be assessed based on the original contract amount, ranging from $500 to $4,000 per calendar day depending on the contract's total value. The project scope excludes bridge connections, cantilevers, and trusses, and while night work is not anticipated, it may be permitted with prior approval. Prevailing wage requirements will apply, and contractors must comply with all state and federal labor, safety, and environmental regulations. The work will be performed on freeway routes in Wayne County, specifically through the Taylor Transportation Service Center (TSC).