Traffic Signal Modernization - Engineering Services

Wayne County is seeking professional engineering services to prepare construction bid documents for three traffic signal modernization projects under the FY 2026 Highway Safety Improvement Plan. The specific project locations include intersections in Redford Township, the City of Allen Park/Southgate border, and the City of Westland. Proposers must be pre-qualified by MDOT in specific design categories and have at least five years of traffic signal design experience. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued on 6/24/2025, with proposals due on 7/24/2025, and an estimated contract start date in October 2025. The contract term is three years with three additional optional extensions, and the letting date is planned for approximately 28 weeks after the Notice to Proceed. Proposers are required to provide a total not-to-exceed price and breakdown by position and hours, with pricing details to be submitted on the provided Price Sheet (Appendix A).

The county has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 8 percent for this contract, with 6% allocated to Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) and 2% to Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs). Proposers must complete the DBE Participation Form and provide proof of certification through the Michigan United Certification Program (MUCP). The total construction budget for the three projects is approximately $1,021,775, with an administrative fee of 1.5% to be collected quarterly on sales volume. Additional evaluation considerations include equalization credits for County-Based Enterprises (up to 7%), Targeted Growth Community Enterprises (2%), small businesses, expanding businesses, joint ventures, mentor ventures, and veteran enterprises. Proposers must also complete a Debarment Certification and First Tier Subcontractor Designation Form, demonstrating compliance with Wayne County's comprehensive procurement requirements.