Patton memorialpark JLG path construction mdnr trust fund improvements

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement is requesting proposals for technical and professional services to implement park improvements at Patton Memorial Park under RFP 549024, with proposals due October 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST and a mandatory site walk-through on September 29, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Award must be made to the lowest qualified bidder, as this is a Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) Trust Fund construction project funded through state and federal sources (National Park Service Outdoor Recreation Legacy Program), which restricts eligible work to activities aligned with natural resource improvement objectives.

Respondents must demonstrate five years of experience with park projects involving playground installation and fitness equipment; all subcontractors must meet the same experience threshold. At least one staff member must hold Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification. Respondents must provide three references from projects completed within the last five years of similar scope and disclose information regarding subcontractors, debarment status, prior claims or lawsuits, and contract terminations. The questionnaire emphasizes local hiring priorities, requesting information on Detroit resident employment, willingness to sign a Priority Hire Agreement with Detroit at Work, and projected new hires.

The scope includes site grading and utilities, concrete walking paths and courts, playground installation, picnic shelters, fitness equipment, site engineering, field survey, site restoration, and mobilization across a two-year contract term. A $50,000 allowance is available for additional services. The successful contractor must furnish a payment and performance bond equal to 100 percent of contract value, comply with Detroit City Code Chapter 17 Article V hiring policies, submit three years of financial statements, obtain Detroit Treasury Clearance and System of Awards Management registration, and execute a Covenant of Equal Opportunity binding all subcontractors. All work must comply with GSD specifications, Detroit building codes, Michigan OSHA requirements, and soil erosion and sedimentation control regulations. Questions are due October 5, 2026, with answers distributed October 8, 2026.