Stoddard Park Renovations

The City of East Lansing, located in Ingham County, Michigan, is seeking bids for the Stoddard Park Renovations project, a comprehensive park improvement initiative to be completed by August 1, 2024. The procurement involves a full-scale renovation of Stoddard Park at 343 Stoddard Avenue, with specific deliverables including concrete paving, concrete curbing, new playground equipment and specialized surfacing, a dog agility course, landscaping, water service extension for a drinking fountain, and site furnishings. Bidders must submit proposals by October 27, 2023, at 11:00 AM, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 19, 2023, at 2:30 PM at the park site. Contractors are required to provide a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the bid amount and must comply with prevailing wage requirements. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical capability, compliance with project specifications, and ability to meet the comprehensive renovation objectives detailed in the project manual and construction plans.

The project is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies, which introduces specific federal requirements for minority business participation. The City will apply its Local Purchasing Preference Policy, providing advantages to local and regional vendors: registered local East Lansing vendors can reduce their bid to match the lowest responsive bid if within 7.5%, while registered regional vendors in Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton counties can do so if within 5% of the lowest bid. Contractors must provide evidence of local or regional status and comply with federal labor standards, civil rights ordinances, and other regulatory requirements associated with CDBG funding. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the park renovation suggests a significant investment in community infrastructure. Potential bidders must demonstrate compliance with accessibility standards, safety requirements for playground equipment, and the technical specifications outlined in the project manual and construction plans prepared by Viridis Design Group.