Square Tube Steel Sign Post and Anchors

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement is requesting quotes for square tube steel signposts and anchors under RFQ 551249, with quotes due October 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST through the Bonfire supplier portal and questions due October 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST.

The scope includes 1" × 1" square tube signposts (12-gauge and 14-gauge steel) and 2" × 2" anchor posts (12-gauge steel) complying with ASTM A-570 GR 33 specifications, minimum yield strength 59,000 psi. Signposts must have phosphate coating and acrylic paint electrodeposition in perma-green (Federal Standard 595-A, color number 14109); anchors must be hot-dipped galvanized steel with 1.25 ounces of coating conforming to ASTM A-525 (G-90). All materials must be packaged in bundles of twenty-five units and shipped to the City of Detroit Sign Shop at 2425 Fenkell Street, Detroit, Michigan 48238. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of one year of experience providing similar products, submit sample materials and independent test data showing 36-month outdoor weather testing completed within five years prior to submission, and provide a seven-year comprehensive warranty covering replacement and restoration at no cost to the City. Vendors absorb costs of returns for defective workmanship or materials.

The contract term is one year from award date with potential renewal options subject to Detroit City Council approval. The City anticipates one or multiple awards to the overall responsible low bidder. Approximate annual quantities are 1,500 units of signposts and 1,500 units of anchors. Payment is made as orders are placed and received with 10 percent retention of all monies until satisfactory completion and rectification of defects.

Respondents must submit organizational information, three project references from the last five years, subcontractor disclosures, organizational charts, resumes for key personnel, and staffing capacity documentation. Notarized affidavits, certificates of authority, three years of financial statements, proof of City of Detroit Treasury Clearance submission, System of Awards Management (SAM) registration, and a Statement of Political Contributions are mandatory prior to City Council approval. All bids must be submitted online; late or emailed submissions will not be accepted.