Squirrel and Shimmons Traffic Signal Installation

The City of Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive traffic signal installation project at the intersection of Squirrel Road and Shimmons Road. The procurement involves constructing new traffic signal infrastructure, including traffic and pedestrian signals, push buttons, mast arms, foundations, conduits, electrical wiring, and associated infrastructure components. Designed by OHM Advisors, the project follows Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) standard specifications and will require detailed technical expertise in municipal traffic engineering and infrastructure development. Sealed bids are due on September 4, 2025, at 1:00 pm local time, with bid documents available through OHM Advisors' online plan room, MITN Purchasing Group, and the City of Auburn Hills' office. The project timeline indicates a planned commencement on October 13, 2025, with substantial completion expected by May 22, 2026, and final project completion targeted for August 1, 2026. Bidders must submit a bid security of at least 5% of their total bid amount and will be subject to liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays beyond specified completion dates.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the provided documents. The bid form contains 79 line items covering various construction and infrastructure work, suggesting the project is open to qualified contractors with comprehensive municipal infrastructure capabilities. While no precise budget range was specified, the detailed bid form includes an estimated $2,000 allocation for power company costs, indicating a potentially significant project investment. The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) will be involved in project inspections and approvals, suggesting close coordination with local transportation authorities. No incumbent vendors were identified, and the project appears to be a new infrastructure installation rather than a replacement or upgrade of existing systems. The comprehensive nature of the bid documents, including detailed technical specifications for signal placement, electrical wiring, grounding systems, and pedestrian facilities, suggests a complex project requiring substantial technical expertise in municipal traffic signal infrastructure development.