Helical Pier Foundation System Materials, Manufactured by A. B. Chance

Oakland County Purchasing, on behalf of Oakland County Parks and Recreation, is soliciting bids for a Helical Pier Foundation System Materials contract manufactured by A.B. Chance. The procurement is structured as a three-year blanket order contract with options to renew for two additional years, targeting the installation of park boardwalks, docks, and foundation systems in environmental and poor soil conditions. The county requires hot-dipped galvanized materials meeting ASTM 15 standards, with specific dimensional requirements matching existing pier specifications. Bidders must provide materials compatible with the county's specialized Torque Head equipment for a Mini-Excavator, which was custom-designed for pier installation. The evaluation criteria is comprehensive, totaling 100 points across five categories: Pricing (30 points), Specification Conformance (40 points), Delivery (10 points), Warranty (10 points), and References (10 points). The solicitation was posted on May 16, 2025, with bid responses due by June 13, 2025. Alternate products are acceptable if accompanied by detailed manufacturer specification sheets demonstrating equivalent or superior performance.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with federal, state, and local laws, including participation in the E-Verify Program and adherence to non-discrimination requirements. While no incumbent vendor is specifically named, the county has an existing relationship with a contractor who assisted in developing the specialized Torque Head equipment for pier installation. Shipping terms are FOB Destination with default payment terms of Net 30, and the county reserves the right to accept, reject, or split awards based on their comprehensive evaluation process. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the contract appears designed to support ongoing infrastructure development for Oakland County Parks and Recreation, with flexibility for ordering materials as needed through individual purchase orders. The county's approach suggests a strategic procurement aimed at securing a reliable, long-term source for specialized foundation system materials.