Demolition of West Park Bandshell

The City of Ann Arbor Community Services Area, Parks and Recreation Services is requesting bids on demolition of the West Park Bandshell, with bids due July 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM local time and questions due June 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM. All contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements under Ann Arbor City Code Chapter 14 and living wage provisions under Chapter 23 — a material cost driver.

The scope encompasses demolition and removal of the existing park shelter, wood retaining wall, and stamped concrete path (27,345 cubic feet of general demolition and disposal); asbestos and lead paint abatement; utility disconnections to storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water main; HMA removal and installation; site excavation, grading, and dewatering; contaminated material handling; and landscaping restoration including site bed preparation and planting of native species (white oak, tuliptree, bur oak, swamp tupelo, birch, perennials, and seed mixes totaling over 4,450 plant units). Erosion control measures are required throughout.

The contract performance period is 224 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays. Bid security of 5 percent of the total bid price is required in the form of a certified check or bid bond from a surety licensed in Michigan. Performance and labor/material bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount are required prior to work commencement. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1 million per occurrence), motor vehicle liability ($1 million per occurrence), and umbrella/excess liability ($1 million). Bidders must submit one original bid, one copy, and one USB drive containing a scanned copy in a sealed envelope to the City of Ann Arbor Procurement Unit, 301 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104. The City intends to award to the lowest responsible bidder and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.