ITB - 157433 - Raised Crosswalks

The City of Dearborn in Wayne County, Michigan, is soliciting bids for a Traffic Calming Initiative Grant project focused on constructing approximately 22 raised crosswalks throughout the city. The Invitation to Bid (ITB-157433) was issued on April 24, 2025, with pre-bid questions due by May 2, 2025, and final bids due on May 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time. The project requires electronic bid submission through the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) website, with bidders required to provide a 2% bid bond or certified check. Deliverables include comprehensive crosswalk construction services involving saw cutting, pavement repair, concrete work, aggregate base preparation, signage installation, and pavement markings. The technical specifications, detailed in accompanying documents like CP-3 and Standards.pdf, outline precise engineering requirements for crosswalk design, including elevation profiles, signage placement, and dimensional specifications. Bidders will be evaluated based on unit pricing for specific line items, with the city reserving the right to adjust quantities as needed. The project must be completed by September 30, 2025, with a focus on enhancing pedestrian safety near schools, parks, and residential areas.

The procurement includes specific diversity and certification requirements, mandating that bidders be certified by Wayne County or an appropriate agency under the Michigan Unified Certification Program. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation is required, and contractors must comply with federal contract regulations, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project is funded through a state grant and will require strict adherence to municipal engineering standards. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability to implement the detailed crosswalk designs, which include complex infrastructure modifications such as precise grading, slope management, and traffic calming features. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving 22 crosswalk locations with extensive engineering specifications—suggests a significant municipal investment in infrastructure improvement. The technical complexity and grant-funded nature of the project indicate that only experienced municipal contractors with specific expertise in traffic infrastructure will be competitive in this bidding process.