RFQ - Shelters and Bench Installation

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP), on behalf of the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT), is seeking qualified respondents to provide bus shelter and bench installation services throughout Detroit via a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The project involves removing existing shelters and benches, installing new Brasco Bayline model bus shelters with solar lighting packages and curveline benches, and storing shelter and bench materials at contractor facilities. Respondents must have a minimum of five years of experience in similar projects, demonstrate three comparable completed projects within the last five years, and provide five professional references. Key deliverables include removing one existing shelter, 100 bench removals, installing one new bus shelter, 300 new bench installations, and managing shelter and bench kit storage across multiple DDOT facilities and Recreation Centers. The solicitation timeline includes a pre-bid conference via Microsoft Teams on December 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with questions due by December 12, 2025, and quotes due on December 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST through the Bonfire procurement portal.

The contract has several set-aside and compliance requirements, including Executive Order 2016-2, which mandates a minimum workforce composition of 50% Detroit residents, 25% minorities, and 5% women worker hours. Respondents must submit a 5% bid bond and performance bond ranging from 25% to 100% of the contract value, with specific insurance requirements including Worker's Compensation, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit. The contract term is two years with a potential one-year renewal subject to Detroit City Council approval, and the City anticipates making one or multiple awards. Successful respondents must be registered in the City of Detroit Vendor Portal, comply with all required documentation including warranty information and affidavits, and be prepared for standard NET 30 payment terms. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the comprehensive installation services across multiple locations suggest a substantial municipal infrastructure investment targeting transportation accessibility improvements throughout Detroit.