Guardrail, hardware and endings, annual estimated quantities

The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is seeking bids for an annual blanket order of guardrail materials, hardware, and endings through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 6681, which will cover the procurement period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The solicitation requires bidders to provide detailed pricing sheets that include manufacturer and part numbers for guardrail components, with all materials mandated to be manufactured by original equipment manufacturers (OEM) or approved equivalents. Specific technical requirements are outlined for steel beam elements, hardware, steel sleeves, posts, and related components, with all materials required to meet Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) standard specifications regarding zinc coating, galvanization, and dimensional tolerances. Bids are due on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time and must be submitted through the BidNet Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) website. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with RCOC reserving the right to award to multiple suppliers if deemed in the public's best interest. Delivery of materials will be tailgate-style to the RCOC Warehouse in Waterford, Michigan, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., excluding RCOC observed holidays.

The solicitation does not specifically mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Successful bidders will be required to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including comprehensive general liability, auto liability, products liability, and worker's compensation insurance. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly identified, the bid suggests potential for multiple vendor awards. The delivery location will be the RCOC Warehouse, indicating an existing infrastructure for material receipt and distribution. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the annual blanket order nature of the contract implies a potentially significant procurement value dependent on the road commission's guardrail replacement and maintenance needs. The contract's structure allows for flexible ordering based on actual requirements, which could result in variable annual expenditures. Bidders must demonstrate technical competence, compliance with MDOT specifications, and the ability to provide high-quality guardrail materials that meet the stringent technical requirements outlined in the invitation for bid.