Aluminum Sign Blanks

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement, acting on behalf of the Department of Public Works, is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 549076 for the provision of various aluminum sign blanks. The contract is intended for an initial period of one year and is performed within the state of Michigan. Award selection is based on the lowest equalized bid, utilizing a price-focused evaluation approach that incorporates socioeconomic credits for Detroit-based businesses, joint ventures, and mentor ventures. Specifically, credits of 5%, 3%, and 1% are applied respectively to determine the lowest equalized bid, with the final award price capped at 12% or $100,000 above the lowest responsible bid, whichever is less. To be eligible for award, respondents must meet stringent administrative and regulatory requirements. Mandatory submissions include a consolidated affidavit, a sample employment application, a certificate of insurance registered with the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, three years of audited financial information, and City of Detroit Treasury Clearance. Additionally, contractors must provide active SAM.gov registration and submit several notarized documents, including a non-collusion affidavit, a disclosure of financial interests, and a statement of political contributions. Compliance with the Detroit City Code is required, specifically regarding equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, and "Ban the Box" hiring policies. Special disclosures are also required regarding any historical investments in slavery-era records, prison industries, or immigration detention facilities.