20250923_024444.pdf

The document is a Project Progress Schedule for the DNR-CMF Spark Grant MLK Center Playground (Project 09-02-25), involving the City of Jackson and PSC (Public Services Commission). The schedule outlines a detailed timeline from September 2025 to December 2025, covering key milestones such as site plan completion (09-24-25), contract document finalization, proposal submission, advertisement, letting, bid tabulation, contractor approval, contract award, and final obligations. Critical dates include site plan completion by the architect or engineer, contract document review by the City, proposal submission to PSC, PSC proposal approval, advertisement, letting, bid tab submission, contractor approval, contract award by City Council, notice of award, insurance and bond submissions, and final contract obligations.

The email accompanying the project schedule provides additional context about bidding requirements, emphasizing open, publicly advertised competitive bidding. Key stipulations include advertising bid requests in a public location for at least 14 calendar days, accepting the lowest qualified bid, and placing advertisements in venues typically reviewed by contractors or vendors like the Construction Association of Michigan, Dodge Reports, and the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network. The project appears to be funded through an ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) grant, with specific requirements for documenting bid advertising and ensuring outreach to women-, veteran-, and minority-owned businesses. The email indicates the bid packet has been approved and the City of Jackson is authorized to begin advertising the bid for the MLK Rec Center Playground project.