Frequently Asked Questions

Who seals the work?

Daniel Pollex, P.E., Michigan Professional Engineer License No. 6201057369. Work is performed by him; sealed where the deliverable requires it and it is within his competence. Verify at the LARA license lookup.

Is Pollex Royal Straits a new firm?

Yes. The firm was established in 2025. Project experience on this site is the principal's experience from earlier professional roles, not firm past performance.

What sealed scope do you self-perform?

Civil, structural, sewer/storm/water main, process and yard piping, pumps/lift station hydraulics and equipment layout. Hydrants and fire service laterals as part of water main design.

Do you provide CAD drafting and BIM modeling?

Yes. AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroStation plan sets, Revit 3D models and Navisworks model reviews, prepared under the review of Daniel Pollex, P.E.

What is engineering startup support?

Startup & Commissioning engineering — test plans, O&M review and turnover support — framed as engineering startup support. It is not an inspection service.

Can primes use Pollex as a subconsultant?

Yes. Self-performed sealed scope, not pass-through. Use the Teaming intake. Submitting the form does not create an agreement. Pollex is Native American-owned and holds no DBE, MBE or other certification — do not count Pollex toward DBE/MBE goal credit.

Do you work under SOQ, RFQ or on-call contracts?

Yes. SOQ / Statement of Qualifications, RFQ, on-call / as-needed / general engineering services, and project-specific proposals are all normal engagement paths.

Where do you work?

Across Michigan, including Detroit metro, Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Downriver, Lansing, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.

How do I verify credentials?

See Verify Us. SAM.gov entity registration is active (as of November 9, 2026): UEI WZ83JY1VNL25, CAGE 272T6. Statuses change — confirm through the linked lookups.

Are Express Desk reviews guaranteed by a deadline or price?

No. Reviews are quoted and confirmed in a signed engagement letter. Turnaround times are typical, not guaranteed. Reviews are advisory and not sealed unless the engagement letter says so.

Do you provide legal or funding advice?

No. The Michigan Funding-Season Guide is informational only. Confirm EGLE rules on michigan.gov.

Will Pollex bid work after helping an owner write the scope?

Not without the owner's written allowance. See the organizational conflict of interest note on agency pages.

Are references on the website?

No. References are available on request.

Next Step

Send drawings, an RFQ/SOQ or a short description to daniel@pollexengineering.com or call (734) 643-2373. A written engagement letter is required before work starts.