Custom metal fabrication for municipal buildings, public parks, streetscapes, cemeteries, libraries, schools, courthouses, and public infrastructure. Fencing, gates, railings, signage, public art, and site furnishings built to serve the public for decades.
Request a BidMunicipal and government projects carry requirements that private construction does not. Public procurement processes, prevailing wage compliance, Buy American provisions, ADA accessibility standards, and the expectation that the work will serve the public for decades all shape how the metalwork is specified, bid, fabricated, and installed. The documentation requirements alone set public sector work apart from private projects.
Metal City Fab fabricates custom fencing, gates, railings, signage, public art, site furnishings, canopies, and architectural metalwork for municipal buildings, public parks, streetscapes, cemeteries, libraries, schools, courthouses, and government facilities. Our work in the public sector ranges from ornamental cemetery gates and memorial sculptures to park fencing, library signage, school railings, and civic building canopies.
We are experienced with the public bid process, including the submittal packages, material certifications, certified payroll documentation, and compliance reporting that publicly funded projects require. Every fabrication includes PE-stamped engineering. We are a member of the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) and the American Fence Association (AFA).
Public metalwork is visible to everyone. Taxpayers walk past it. Council members photograph it. Community groups debate it. The quality of the fabrication and installation reflects directly on the municipality, the architect, and the general contractor. We understand that accountability and deliver accordingly.
Municipal metalwork serves a wide range of public spaces and functions. Each project type carries its own design expectations, code requirements, and community context.
Decorative and security fencing for public parks, recreation areas, athletic complexes, and playgrounds. Vehicular and pedestrian gates with automation for park entries and service access. Custom benches, bike racks, bollards, planters, and waste receptacles. All fabricated for institutional-grade public use and vandal resistance.
Ornamental entry gates, archways, fencing, and memorial elements for public and private cemeteries. These fabrications often carry architectural and historic significance. The metalwork must complement the existing character of the grounds while meeting current structural and safety code requirements. Heavy-duty hardware for daily public access.
ADA-compliant handrails and guardrails, perimeter security fencing, athletic field enclosures, entry canopies, and covered walkways for K-12 and university campuses. School projects require coordination with active academic schedules and heightened security awareness. Installation typically happens during summer breaks and holiday periods.
Railings, canopies, entry features, and architectural metalwork for city halls, courthouses, fire stations, police stations, and government offices. ADA-compliant handrails throughout. Signage and wayfinding for public navigation. These buildings represent the municipality and the metalwork must reflect that responsibility.
Custom metal sculptures, commemorative installations, gateway features, wayfinding landmarks, and public art programs. Laser-cut, water-jet-cut, and fabricated steel and aluminum construction. These pieces define public spaces and become permanent landmarks in the communities they serve.
Decorative streetscape fencing, pedestrian bridge railings, traffic bollards, street furniture, tree guards, and infrastructure metalwork for public rights-of-way and downtown districts. Engineered for the abuse that public infrastructure takes from snow plows, delivery trucks, and decades of weather exposure.
Park fencing, perimeter security, athletic field enclosures, playground barriers, and ornamental fencing for civic buildings and public spaces. Aluminum and steel construction.
Cemetery entry gates, park gates, vehicular access gates, automated systems for municipal facilities, and ornamental pedestrian gates. Institutional hardware for daily public use.
ADA-compliant handrails and guardrails for civic buildings, schools, libraries, and public spaces. Interior and exterior applications. Institutional durability for high-traffic public environments.
Sculptures, memorial installations, gateway features, commemorative plaques, and public art programs. Laser-cut and water-jet-cut steel and aluminum. Permanent outdoor installations.
Monument signs, park identification, building-mounted signage, wayfinding systems, and civic branding. Fabricated in steel, aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and bronze.
Entry canopies, covered walkways, bus shelters, pavilion framing, and shade structures for parks, schools, and civic buildings. Steel and aluminum construction.
We are experienced with competitive public bidding, sealed bid processes, and the procurement requirements of municipal, county, state, and federally funded projects. We know what the bid package requires and how to deliver a responsive, compliant submission.
Our team understands prevailing wage requirements on publicly funded construction. We maintain the certified payroll documentation, compliance reporting, and record-keeping that public projects require throughout the duration of the contract.
Every fabrication ships with PE-stamped structural calculations, detailed shop drawings, and a complete submittal package. Public sector submittal reviews are often more rigorous than private projects. We deliver documentation that passes the first time.
Public infrastructure is expected to last decades with minimal maintenance. Our fabrications are engineered and finished for the long term. Hot-dip galvanizing, marine-grade powder coat, and stainless steel hardware for maximum service life in public environments.
Public facilities must be fully ADA accessible. Every handrail, guardrail, ramp railing, and pedestrian gate we fabricate for public projects is designed and built to current ADA requirements. No field interpretation required.
Public metalwork is visible to every taxpayer, council member, and community member who uses the space. We understand that our fabrication reflects on the municipality, the architect, and the general contractor. We build accordingly.
A selection of Metal City Fab municipal and government projects. Visit our full portfolio to see more.
Custom waterjet-cut galvanized steel fence for the Warren Civic Center Library. The perforated decorative panels create a distinctive visual identity for the public library while providing site security. Galvanized steel construction for maximum corrosion resistance and decades of maintenance-free service in a Michigan climate. A landmark civic fabrication visible to the entire community.
Custom steel double-swing cemetery entry gate and ornamental archway for Romulus Memorial Cemetery. The archway serves as both a landmark entry feature and a tribute to the community. Institutional-grade hardware with barrel hinges and drop rods engineered for decades of daily public access in a cemetery setting that demands both dignity and durability.
Custom laser-cut steel archway and decorative posts for the Bailey Park entry. A public art and wayfinding feature that marks the entrance to the community park. Laser-cut detailing creates a distinctive visual signature that identifies the park from the street and creates a sense of arrival for visitors.
Custom laser-cut aluminum "North Star" sculpture for the North Star Reach camp facility. A public art installation that serves as a visual landmark and wayfinding element on the campus. Aluminum construction for permanent outdoor display with corrosion resistance and low maintenance requirements.
Custom ornamental modular aluminum fencing for the Detroit Catholic Central High School campus. Modular panel construction allows for efficient installation around the school perimeter while maintaining a consistent ornamental appearance appropriate for an educational institution.
Custom aluminum canopy at Walled Lake Western High School. The canopy structure provides weather protection at a high-traffic school entry point. Aluminum construction for corrosion resistance and a modern architectural appearance that complements the school building.
