Brandenburg Park Improvements

Charter Township of Chesterfield, Michigan is requesting bids on Brandenburg Park improvements under RFP-2026-FO-120, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Chesterfield Township Hall. No pre-bid conference will be held; bidders must conduct site visits and visual examinations.

The scope encompasses construction of two pickleball courts with liquid acrylic surfacing, concrete sidewalk connections around existing playscapes, and landscaping improvements. Work items include approximately 1,086 square yards of 6-inch aggregate base, 506 square yards of 8-inch limestone aggregate base, 4,352 square feet of reinforced court pavement, 4,352 square feet of liquid acrylic surface, 7,824 square feet of 4-inch concrete sidewalk, erosion control, drainage structures, concrete curb ramps, fence installation, sign and light standard relocation, seeding and lawn restoration, tree planting, and engineered wood fiber playground surfacing. The contract includes a base bid for pickleball court construction and three alternate phases for playground improvements. Bids must be submitted on a unit price basis with pricing for each line item and alternate phase.

Substantial completion is required within 75 calendar days from notice to proceed, with final completion within 105 calendar days. Liquidated damages are $600 per day for delays. Bid security of 5% of the maximum bid price is required in the form of a bid bond. The successful bidder must execute the Agreement within 15 days of Notice of Award and furnish performance bonds, payment bonds, maintenance and guarantee bonds, and insurance documentation as specified in the General Conditions. Progress payments will be made based on the engineer's estimate of work completed, less retainage as permitted under Michigan Public Act 524 of 1980.

The design engineer is Spalding DeDecker; inquiries are directed to Jacob JaBaay at jjabaay@sda-eng.com or 248-844-5400. Bidding documents are available on the MITN website at www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn, with digital copies required on thumb drive. The contract documents use standard EJCDC forms (2018). The township reserves the right to reject any or all bids, accept alternative bids, waive irregularities, and make the award in its sole discretion.