Vehicular Modular Barricades

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	Jan 16, 2026
Due:	Feb 13, 2026
Agency:	City of East Lansing
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	25 - Vehicular Equipment Components
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Bid Title:	Vehicular Modular Barricades
Category:	Community and Economic Development
Status:	Open

Description:

The City of East Lansing is soliciting proposals for the purchase of a modular vehicular barricade system for use during downtown events and temporary street closures.

The City is seeking a cohesive system that includes:

Portable, vehicular modular barricades
Interconnection components to link multiple barricades into a continuous barrier line
A compatible gate or access feature that allows controlled pedestrian and emergency vehicle access without full barrier removal
A dedicated transport and storage trailer capable of hauling and organizing the barricade units
Any accessories required for safe, efficient deployment and operation

The modular barricade system will be used for events such as Albert EL Fresco, Art Festival, Jazz Festival, Great Pumpkin Walk, Street Closure Request Program for Businesses, and Neighborhood Block Parties.

Publication Date/Time:

1/16/2026 12:00 AM

Closing Date/Time:

2/13/2026 3:00 PM

Contact Person:

Nicolas Ceme-Prefontaine, Community and Economic Development Specialist
(517) 319-6907
nprefont@cityofeastlansing.com

Special Requirements:

Products proposed under this RFB must:
• Not require below-grade foundations
• Be capable of rapid deployment, removal, and redeployment by City staff
• Be suitable for frequent transport and repeated use
• Provide protection from accidental or intentional vehicle intrusions
• Allow for controlled emergency and pedestrian access through a gate or pass-through feature
• Meet applicable crash-rated or anti-ram performance standards
• Be appropriate for use in a dense, downtown urban environment

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Vehicular Modular Barricades

Project Number: 260116

PROJECT MANUAL

and

SPECIFICATIONS

CITY OF EAST LANSING

410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS .................................................................................................... ii

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ................................................................................................... 1

PROPOSAL AND CONTRACT .................................................................................................... 6

GENERAL CONDITIONS .......................................................................................................... 12

SPECIFIC PROJECT INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 22

EXHIBITS .................................................................................................................................... 23

Should any of the pages or documents listed above be missing from your packet, or if you have

any questions regarding this project, please contact:

Nicolas Ceme-Prefontaine

Community and Economic Development Specialist

(517) 319-6907

nprefont@cityofeastlansing.com

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

VEHICULAR MODULAR BARRICADES

CITY OF EAST LANSING

410 ABBOT ROAD

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48823

Sealed proposals will be received by the City of East Lansing Department of Community and

Economic Development, up to 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2026, at which time proposals

will be opened and publicly read for the procurement of vehicular modular barricade equipment.

QUESTIONS: The deadline for submitting questions is Friday January 30, 2026, at 4:00pm. This

will allow staff adequate time to respond. Questions may be submitted to BidNet or

nprefont@cityofeastlansing.com.

Proposals may be mailed or delivered to Nicolas Ceme-Prefontaine the Community and Economic

Development Specialist, 410 Abbot Road Room 217, East Lansing, Michigan 48823.

Bidding Documents may be obtained through the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network

(MITN) purchasing Group through the following website: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn.

Product specifications will be available to view, purchase or download from BidNet as part of the

Michigan MITN System. Registration to MITN is available through their toll-free support

department at 1-800-835-4603 option #2 and the above website.

An onsite vehicular modular barricade demonstration may be required as part of the bid review

process.

The City will apply its Local Purchasing Preference Policy, Policy Resolution 2009-3, in making

the award of this contract. The City of East Lansing reserves the right to reject any or all proposals,

to waive defects in proposals, and to make the award in its own best interest.

CITY OF EAST LANSING

By: Emily Gordon

City Clerk

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE: Before submitting

their Bid, each Bidder must (a) examine the Contract Documents thoroughly; (b)

familiarize themselves with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations

affecting performance of the work; and (c) carefully correlate their observations with the

requirements of the Contract Documents.

The bidder shall be responsible for investigating and evaluating subsurface or latent

physical conditions along the site of the work. Where information concerning existing

conditions, including subsurface conditions, is provided, or mentioned in the Contract

Documents, such information is provided for the convenience of the bidder and to provide

the bidder information known by the City of East Lansing. However, the City does not

represent or guarantee any specific site conditions, including subsurface conditions. The

bidder shall be solely responsible for all necessary site investigations to ensure the proposal

is based on conditions which exist in and adjacent to the project site.

All questions about the meaning or intent of any ambiguity, or any inconsistency,

discrepancy, omission, or error in the Contract Documents shall be submitted to the

Engineer. Replies will be issued by Addenda mailed or delivered to all parties recorded by

the Engineer as having received the Bidding Documents. Only questions answered by

formal written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will

be without legal effect.

The submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by the Bidder

that they have complied with and understand every requirement of these instructions.

Failure or omission of the Bidder to do all of the foregoing shall in no way relieve the

Bidder from any obligations in respect to their Bid.

2. BASIS OF PROPOSAL: The City reserves the right to increase or decrease any or all of

the proposed quantities. The quantities listed in the Proposal may be approximate and are

stated solely to provide a uniform base of calculation for comparison of bids and award of

contract. No guarantee is made by the owner that the actual quantities will correspond with

the proposed quantities. The Contractor will be paid for the actual amount of work

completed and accepted by the City and at the Unit Prices stated by the Contractor in their

original Proposal

3. PRECEDENCE OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: In the event that any variance should

arise between the Standard Specifications, Special Conditions, or the Construction

Drawings the order of precedence will be:

First Authority

- Special Conditions

Second Authority - Construction Drawings

Third Authority

- Standard Specifications

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

4. PREPARATION OF BID: The required bidding forms, labeled Proposal and Contract,

are included in the Project Manual and Specifications as part of the Contract Documents.

All bids must be made on the required forms prepared and executed fully and properly

including the “Declaration of Contractor” clause. A price must be given for each item in

that portion of the Project being bid. The proposed prices and amounts are for furnishing

all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and services required to complete the work in

accordance with the Contract Documents. Proposals shall be made in duplicate on the

Proposal and Contract forms provided and must be submitted with the entire Project

Manual and Specifications attached. When applicable, each Bidder shall acknowledge

receipt of all Addenda issued for the Proposal by signing the form submitted with each

Addendum and attaching said form to the front of the Project Manual and Specifications

and submitting it with their bid. Failure of a Bidder to acknowledge receipt of any and all

Addenda may result in the rejection of the Bid.

5. SIGNATURES: All bids, notifications, claims, and statements must be signed as follows:

a. Corporations:

b. Partnerships:

c. Individual:

Signature of official shall be accompanied by a certified

copy of the Resolution of the Board of Directors authorizing

the official signing to bind the corporation.

Signature of one partner shall be accompanied by a certified

copy of the Power of Attorney authorizing the individual

signing to bind all partners. If bid is signed by all partners,

no authorization for signature is required.

No authorization for signature is needed.

All names must be typed or printed below the signature. Each signature must be witnessed.

6. BID GUARANTEE: Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's

check or bid bond on an open, solvent Michigan bank in the amount of five percent (5%)

of the base bid, payable to the City of East Lansing as a guarantee of good faith. If the

successful bidder fails to furnish satisfactory bonds and insurance within ten (10) days after

notice of award, such guarantee shall be forfeited to the City as liquidated damages. The

guarantees of the three lowest bidders will be retained until the bonds and insurance of the

Contractor have been approved by the City. The bid guarantees of all other bidders will be

returned within ten days after the bid opening.

7. SUBMISSION: Submit proposal in a sealed envelope labeled “Sealed bid” and marked

with the project name and bidder identification. Proposals must be received by the

Department of Community and Economic Development, not later than the time specified,

at which time and place the proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Proposal

may be mailed or hand delivered to the Community and Economic Development Specialist

at the East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road Room 217, East Lansing, Michigan, 48823.

It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to see that their proposal is received in proper

time. Any proposal received after the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals shall

be returned to the Bidder unopened.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.