591/25433. DPL; Monroe & New Buffalo W. C. - Play Equipment

The Michigan Department of Parks and Libraries is soliciting bids for the supply and installation of playground equipment at Monroe and New Buffalo recreation facilities, with proposals due August 12, 2026. A 10% pricing preference under Michigan Public Act 91 of 2005 applies to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) that meet state eligibility criteria — 51 percent or more ownership by one or more veterans with a service-connected disability as defined in 38 USC 101(16). Qualifying vendors must submit proof of service and discharge conditions, proof of service-connected disability, and proof of business ownership, or provide National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC) certification; the state does not accept federal CVE or SBA VetCert certifications.

The scope includes playground equipment meeting ASTM safety standards and ADA accessibility requirements at two state-operated welcome center locations. Equipment specifications, material standards, installation procedures, and site-specific considerations for both Monroe and New Buffalo are detailed in the specification documents and addenda issued August 7, 2026. All bidders must acknowledge receipt of Addendum 1 – Monroe, Addendum 1 – New Buffalo, and Addendum #2 – Monroe as conditions of bid eligibility.

No contract value, contract term, incumbent contractor, or evaluation criteria are identified in the source materials. Funding is provided through the Department of Parks and Libraries budget. Bidders must demonstrate capability to deliver compliant equipment within project timelines and budget parameters established by the municipalities. The specification documents (DCSpec – Monroe.pdf, Monroe Welcome Center Playground Construction Set.pdf) and all addenda are attached to the solicitation and establish the technical and quality standards required for this two-location installation project.