Ghesquiere Park Walking Path

The City of Grosse Pointe Woods is seeking contractors for the Ghesquiere Park Walking Path project, a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative located in Wayne County, Michigan. The procurement involves two primary bid components: a base bid for constructing 0.5 miles of walking path and an alternate bid for resurfacing an existing tennis court. The base bid includes detailed construction work involving grading, aggregate base placement, hot mix asphalt (HMA) installation, and sidewalk ramp reconstruction. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a Statement of Qualifications, Project References, and Subcontractor Listing, with the project adhering to Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction. The bid documents will be available starting November 26, 2024, with the official bid submission deadline set for January 7, 2025. Project milestones indicate substantial completion is expected by May 31, 2025, with full completion targeted for June 30, 2025, and liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for missed deadlines. Bidders are required to provide bid security equal to 5% of their maximum bid price.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the project will utilize unit price and lump sum bidding methods with estimated quantities for various construction elements. The project will involve removing approximately 3 trees between 6-18 inches in diameter, grading 28.1 stations, installing 2,181 square yards of 8-inch aggregate base, and placing 423 tons of various HMA mixtures. The construction site encompasses multiple soil classifications, including MidaaA, UrbarB, WsnuaA, and ZfsucB, with proximity to the Milk River. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical capabilities in site preparation, excavation, paving, sidewalk construction, and site restoration, with careful attention to erosion control and utility coordination requirements.