Park improvement at fitzpatrick warwick

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the General Services Department, is requesting proposals for park improvements at Fitzpatrick Warwick Park under RFP 548443, with a pre-bid meeting on November 13, 2026 and proposals due December 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST. No set-asides are designated. Respondents must have at least one staff member holding Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification, a qualifier that narrows the field.

Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of five years of park project experience, including playground installation, and provide three references of prior work. Respondents must also be willing to sign a Priority Hire Agreement with Detroit at Work, disclose debarment or suspension status for the firm and proposed subcontractors, and complete the City's AI Factsheet if the proposed solution involves artificial intelligence. Up to 10 additional evaluation points are available as Detroit equalization credits based on business location, workforce investment status, and joint venture or mentor venture arrangements.

Scope includes 9,700 square feet of concrete walkways, 950 square feet of right-of-way concrete, a 1,700-square-foot acrylic basketball court, five picnic tables, five benches, site amenities, and a planting plan of coniferous trees, deciduous trees, and shrubs. The specifications also reference a 30x40 picnic shelter and playground equipment. Bidders may price an alternate for greenfields fitness equipment with a 900-square-foot slab. The contractor performs field engineering and staking, obtains all permits, maintains a full-time field superintendent, retains an EGLE-certified storm water operator, and submits weekly soil erosion and sedimentation control (SESC) reports. Violations may draw penalties up to $25,000 per day. Plant materials carry one-year warranties. Performance and payment bonds are each required at 100% of contract value.

No contract value is stated. The bid form includes a $10,000 allowance for additional services related to hidden conditions and necessary repairs. The contract term is two years, and renewals require Detroit City Council approval and signature by the Chief Procurement Officer. The City anticipates one award. Payment follows the City's Prompt Payment Ordinance on NET 30 terms. Evaluation weights are pricing at 50 points, experience and qualifications at 25 points, and proposal schedule and construction methodology at 25 points. Pricing is submitted as unit prices for concrete, site work, furnishings, and plant materials. Bids must remain firm for 120 days from the due date.

A pre-bid site visit is required to verify field conditions and dimensions. The pre-bid meeting is November 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Questions are due November 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. through the EUNA Bonfire Supplier Portal, which is the only accepted submission channel, and proposals are due December 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST.