Landscape Architectural/Civil Engineering Services

Dearborn Public Schools is seeking landscape architectural and civil engineering services through an Invitation for Bid (IFB-1560) for a comprehensive site transformation project. The procurement opportunity involves converting an existing asphalt roadway on Wyoming Service Drive into a safe, fenced recreational space for intermediate students, encompassing approximately 8,000 square feet of recreation field and 4,000 square feet of garden area. Required professional services include preliminary site assessment, conceptual design development, detailed design drawings, construction documentation, bidding assistance, construction administration, and post-construction evaluation. The project involves specific technical requirements such as asphalt/concrete removal, storm drainage adjustments, potential underground retention tanks, turf installation, and constructing a 6-foot black aluminum fence. Bids are due on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. Evaluation criteria will focus on meeting specified requirements and providing the most advantageous proposal, with pricing to remain fixed for the duration of the agreement.

The contract appears open to all qualified landscape architectural and civil engineering firms, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. Insurance requirements for potential bidders include commercial general liability, professional liability, workers' compensation, and automobile liability coverage. The project is partially funded by a federal/state grant, with funds required to be used by the end of calendar year 2026. The estimated hard cost for the project is $750,000, with potential for budget increases as additional funds become available. The school district reserves the right to accept, reject, or negotiate bids, providing flexibility in the procurement process. Bidders will need to demonstrate comprehensive technical capabilities in site design, construction documentation, and project management specific to educational recreational infrastructure. The procurement opportunity represents a significant investment in improving student recreational facilities through professional design and construction services.