Playground Improvements (Federal Funding)

The City of Westland, Michigan is requesting proposals for professional services on playground and landscaping improvements at 32150 Dorsey Road, with proposals due October 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This is a federally funded project requiring compliance with HUD procurement provisions, prevailing wage rates under the Davis Bacon Act, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act — core eligibility and compliance filters.

The scope encompasses site work on two exterior playground areas including vegetation removal using approved organic weed killer, excavation and hauling of old wood chips, installation of a 4-foot-wide landscape barrier with 4 inches of certified play bark or pine bark mulch, and customization and concrete foundation work for existing park bench relocation. All installation personnel costs must meet Davis Bacon Act prevailing wage rates.

Proposers must submit three professional references and demonstrate experience, qualifications, financial capability, project methodology, and comparable completed projects. The City will conduct qualifications-based selection and may interview short-listed proposers, request best and final offers, or reject any or all proposals. Award will not be based solely on cost but will consider experience, references, capacity, and scheduling. Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises and Section 3 business concerns are encouraged to respond. No site visit is mandatory, though interested bidders may view the project independently or by appointment with the Deputy Community Development Director. Written inquiries must be submitted to the City Controller and Deputy Community Development Director by 4:00 p.m. on October 26, 2026. The City allows approximately 30 days from invoice receipt for payment processing.