Guardrail and Bridge Abutment Crash Attenuator

The City of Pontiac, through its Department of Public Works - Engineering, is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 2026-RFP-0169 for a multi-year, on-call unit price contract. The contract focuses on the removal, replacement, repair, and installation of roadway guardrail systems and bridge abutment crash attenuators at various locations throughout the city. The primary objective is to maintain transportation safety infrastructure and ensure compliance with current design standards. The contract term is established for two years with a one-year option to renew. Award selection is based on a combination of factors, including a technical response to a vendor questionnaire and a cost proposal, with a minimum passing score of 80 points required. All work must adhere to strict technical standards, including MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction Section 807, MDOT Standard Plans R-56 through R-73, AASHTO MASH requirements, and MUMTCD traffic control standards. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, materials, and traffic control, and must warrant all materials and workmanship for at least one year from final acceptance. Financial and legal requirements include the submission of a five percent bid bond if thresholds are exceeded, and performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract value upon award. Contractors must be properly licensed in Michigan and comply with federal and state prevailing-wage requirements, as well as non-discrimination laws such as the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Payment follows a Net 30 schedule with monthly invoicing that must detail the specific locations where work was performed.