All Abilities Playscape - Rochester Municipal Park

The City of Rochester, Michigan, is seeking bids for the All Abilities Playscape Municipal Park Improvements project, located in Oakland County. This comprehensive infrastructure and recreational development opportunity involves removing the existing playscape and installing a new all-abilities playground with enhanced accessibility features. The project scope includes partial removal and reconstruction of the existing parking lot to create ADA-compliant spaces, reconstructing pathways to meet ADA standards, and improving stormwater infrastructure. Engineering services are being provided by Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc., with specific project requirements including 1,323 square yards of aggregate base, 290 linear feet of 8-inch underdrain, 618 linear feet of 6-inch underdrain, and installation of new playground equipment and surfacing. The bid is scheduled for opening on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025, at 10:30 am local time, with substantial completion targeted for May 1st, 2026, and final completion by May 22nd, 2026. Bidders must submit a bid security of 5% of their maximum bid price and demonstrate qualifications through previous experience, key personnel credentials, and proposed subcontractor details.

The project is funded through Michigan Grant No. B-22-Q-MI, with the City of Rochester reserving the right to accept or reject any bids and negotiate terms. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, contractors will be evaluated on their ability to meet complex infrastructure and recreational improvement requirements. Performance and payment bonds are required at 100% of the contract price, indicating a significant financial commitment from the selected vendor. The project emphasizes creating an inclusive playground environment, suggesting potential preference for contractors with experience in accessible public space design. Although a specific budget range is not provided in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the project, including infrastructure modifications and specialized playground equipment, suggests a substantial investment. The contract will be awarded to the most qualified bidder who can efficiently complete the project while meeting the specified ADA and recreational design requirements.