Summary of Specifications:
1) INTRODUCTION: Through this Request for Bids (RFB), the Wayne County Airport Authority (Airport Authority) hereby invites businesses that meet the qualifications set forth herein to submit Bids for bridge rehabilitation construction services for the Smith Building Bridge at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). 2) GENERAL INFORMATION: In August 2002, the Public Airport Authority Act, MCL 259.108-259.125 (“Act 90”) transferred the operational jurisdiction of the airport from the County of Wayne, Michigan to the Wayne County Airport Authority (Airport Authority). The Airport Authority became responsible for the management and operation of the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Willow Run Airport (YIP), including the power to plan, promote, extend, maintain, acquire, purchase, construct, improve, repair, enlarge and operate both airports. The Airport Authority oversees the operation at DTW and YIP Airports including all parking, roadway, bridge, and other landside facilities. As one of the largest domestic and international airports in the United States, DTW has a major role in the future of southeast Michigan and the national airport system. YIP serves as a reliever airport, primarily serving cargo and general aviation activity. The Smith Building Bridges provides access to the Airport Authority offices as well as accessible parking, permit parking and visitor parking. Below the bridge is the access for the Airport Authority staff parking.
