Orchard Hills Park

The Washington, Bruce, and Romeo Parks and Recreation Commission has issued a state and local contract opportunity for the Orchard Hills Park project located in Macomb County, Michigan. The procurement involves a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative focused on stormwater drainage enhancement. Specific project deliverables include removing and replacing a 24-inch diameter corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culvert with two new end sections, installing 34 feet of valley gutter, and performing grading work to improve site drainage. The project will be awarded as a single prime contract utilizing unit price and lump sum bidding methods, with 13 distinct pay items ranging from mobilization and traffic control to culvert installation and restoration. Bid documents were issued on August 30, 2024, with sealed bids due on September 16, 2024, at 1:00 PM, and contractors are required to provide bid security, performance and payment bonds, and meet specific insurance and qualification requirements. Project timelines mandate substantial completion by November 30, 2024, and final completion by April 30, 2025, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for failing to meet substantial completion dates. The total project disturbed area is approximately 0.07 acres, and contractors must comply with Macomb County Department of Roads standards and Michigan's Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly detailed in the procurement documents, contractors will need to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in civil infrastructure construction, particularly in culvert replacement and stormwater management. The project includes a $5,000 cash allowance for permits and requires strict adherence to erosion control measures, dust management protocols, and utility coordination. Although no incumbent vendor information is provided, the project necessitates integration with existing park infrastructure and will require precise coordination with local jurisdictional authorities. The bid set indicates that the project will be funded by the Parks and Recreation Commission, though specific budget ranges are not explicitly disclosed. Contractors must provide comprehensive erosion control documentation, maintain strict site conditions, and complete vegetation stabilization within 15 days of final grading. The project's location in Section 30, Township 5 North, Range 12 East, with construction access from 33 Mile Road, suggests a focused, localized infrastructure improvement initiative.