Ridge Road Gates

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement is seeking qualified respondents through a Request for Quote (RFQ) to provide and install temporary gate systems for closure of Ridge Road between McNichols and the Ridge Road bridge over the Rouge River during high-water flood events. The procurement involves the installation of two prefabricated, galvanized steel swing-arm gates (Tiger Gates Model 14020 or approved equivalent) at the intersections of Ridge Road & Riverdale Drive and McNichols Road & Ridge Road, along with collapsible sign systems, traffic control measures, sidewalk removal and replacement, and site restoration work with an estimated completion timeline of ten working days. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience providing park renovations at similar scope and submit comprehensive documentation including a Respondent Questionnaire detailing relevant experience through at least three similar projects completed within the last five years with client references, organizational charts, key personnel resumes, and evidence of employee capacity. The mandatory Pre-Bid Walk Through is scheduled for Monday, February 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST at 16706 Ridge Road, Detroit, Michigan 48219, with attendance required for bid eligibility; written questions must be submitted by Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST through the Supplier Portal in Bonfire; and quotes are due Monday, February 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, also submitted through Bonfire. Award shall be made on a low total net bid basis for a one-year term with potential renewal options subject to Detroit City Council approval, with the City anticipating one or multiple awards.

Detroit-based businesses are eligible for equalization credit of up to 5 percent (with Detroit Resident Businesses and Detroit Headquartered businesses receiving the highest credit) provided they submit valid Business Certificates issued by the City's Department of Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity; the lowest equalized bidder shall be awarded the contract if the equalized bid does not exceed the lowest responsible bid by more than 12 percent or $100,000, whichever is less. Joint Ventures and Mentor Ventures with certified partners are also eligible for equalization credits ranging from 1 to 3 percent, with specific performance and remuneration requirements outlined in the equalization credit statement. All respondents must comply with comprehensive conditions of award including notarized affidavits, Certificate of Insurance with minimum coverage including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate, and Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, City of Detroit Treasury Clearance, and active System of Awards Management (SAM) registration on sam.gov. All work shall comply with MDOT 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction and federal requirements including Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage standards and Copeland Anti-Kickback Act provisions. No specific budget range or estimated contract value is provided in the solicitation documents; however, interested vendors not yet certified as Detroit-based businesses should contact the Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department at 313.224.4950 or CivilrightsCert@detroitmi.gov for certification information and associated bidding advantages.