Revitalize Briley Township Park

Briley Township in Michigan is seeking bids for a comprehensive park revitalization project through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The procurement involves six primary bid items: installing two regulation pickleball courts with 570 square yards of paving, replacing approximately 3,620 square feet of playground surfacing with a poured-in-place rubberized surface, creating a 300-square-yard native bio-swale for stormwater infiltration, renovating a 1,964 square foot park pavilion to include four ADA-accessible unisex restrooms and kitchen improvements, adding weather protection panels to an existing open-air pavilion, and installing an ADA-compliant water bottle fill station. Bids will be received online through the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) until 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on February 18, 2025, with a virtual bid opening to follow. Contractors must submit a bid bond or certified check for 5% of their total bid and comply with detailed technical specifications for materials, installation methods, and performance standards. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and the ability to meet comprehensive project requirements including equal employment opportunity compliance and adherence to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates.

The project includes specific provisions for disadvantaged businesses, with requirements for MBE/WBE/DBE certification and Section 3 hiring provisions targeting low-income workers. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with federal and state regulations, including non-discrimination requirements and minimum wage standards. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project is primarily funded through a MEDC grant, with contractors required to follow guidelines outlined in the MEDC Grant Administration Manual. The project aims to improve community recreational infrastructure while promoting local economic opportunities, though a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated in the provided documents. Contractors will need to provide comprehensive documentation, including non-collusion affidavits, equal employment opportunity forms, and detailed statements of qualifications. The contract may be held open for up to 90 days for review and qualification verification, with the ultimate goal of selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder to complete the comprehensive park improvement project.