RFP-546916 Hasse-Emery Park Improvement

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement on behalf of the General Services Department is requesting proposals for comprehensive park improvement services at Hasse-Emery Park, a 0.89-acre neighborhood park at 19339 Healy Street, Detroit, Michigan, with proposals due July 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for July 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

The scope includes removal and pruning of existing trees (24 trees and shrubs removed, 5 retained and pruned), installation of 6,000 square feet of asphalt pavement and 2,900 square feet of concrete walkways and pads, placement of playground equipment manufactured by Kompan (slides, swings, springers, play panels), site furnishings (4 benches, 2 picnic tables, 1 BBQ grill, 4 trash receptacles), planting of 20 new trees across four species, and installation of 480 linear feet of custom 4-foot cedar wood perimeter fencing with concrete maintenance strips. All plant materials must conform to American Association of Nurserymen standards with one-year warranty and minimum six waterings during the first season. The contractor must employ at least one CPSI playground installer and hold a minimum of five years of experience with similar park projects. An E.G.L.E.-certified Stormwater Operator must be retained to provide weekly Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control reports. SESC violations carry fines up to $25,000 per day with no time extensions granted.

The contract term is two years with renewal options available only after Detroit City Council approval and Chief Procurement Officer signature. An allowance of $35,000 is available for additional services as approved by the City Representative. Payment and performance bonds equal to 100% of contract value are required. Evaluation criteria are contractor experience (30 points), schedule and methodology (30 points), and price proposal (40 points); Detroit Equalization Credits of up to 18 possible points may apply based on business classification. Questions are due July 14, 2026, with answers distributed July 16. The City anticipates one or multiple awards. Contractors must submit three years of financial statements, notarized affidavits addressing hiring policy, slavery-era records, immigration detention system records, equal opportunity covenants, and political contributions, proof of SAM registration, and a Certificate of Insurance meeting minimum requirements of $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.