Replacement of Front Porch/Front Step (Federal Funding)

The City of Dearborn, Michigan is soliciting Statements of Qualification from licensed concrete or masonry contractors to repair or replace front steps and front porches under a federally funded program (CDBG), with proposals due October 12, 2026, and questions due September 25. The resulting contract term is five years, with the City retaining the right to add, remove, or de-roster contractors during the period or if a contractor does not participate in solicitations for six consecutive months.

Contractors must hold current licensure from both the State of Michigan and the City of Dearborn; demonstrate a minimum of ten years of experience in concrete or masonry work; and document completion of at least 100 similar projects within the past year through references. Work is delivered in batches of five properties per assignment. The contractor provides all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies; submits engineered plans for review and permitting; obtains permits and pays permit fees; coordinates inspections; and delivers before-and-after photography. The City provides specifications, conducts plan review and inspections, and approves payment.

Pricing is submitted per batch of five properties, inclusive of permit fees and all costs. Invoicing terms are net 30 days unless otherwise specified. Contractors must carry Commercial General Liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate; Workers Compensation as required by Michigan law; Professional Liability coverage of not less than $500,000 per claim; and Automobile Liability coverage of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit if motor vehicles are used.

Proposals must include the completed Proposal Form, Reference Form, Exceptions and Alternatives Form, Business Information Questionnaire, Ethics in Contracting Vendor Form, and Litigation Disclosure Form, along with evidence of qualifications and experience. Submission is electronic via BidNet Direct in PDF format, maximum 20 MB. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to award by item, group, or total to one or more contractors.