The trail of two cities connector pathway

The City of Beaverton is soliciting proposals for prime professional and construction management services for the Trail of Two Cities Connector Pathway project, a grant-funded initiative focused on developing a recreational pathway with three potential design options: a separate sidewalk, a 4' wide paved shoulder, or a route involving street crossings. The project is funded through a Spark grant from the Council of Michigan Foundations in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, utilizing American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Proposals are due on December 3, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with anticipated project approval by December 16, 2024, and a mandate to complete project funding obligations by December 31, 2025, with full expenditure by September 30, 2026. The selected consultant will be responsible for comprehensive services including site survey, design, community engagement, permitting, construction management, and grant reporting. The evaluation criteria will use a 100-point system, with points distributed across work plan (30 points), cost effectiveness (20 points), personnel qualifications (20 points), firm capability (20 points), and response completeness (10 points).

Respondents must demonstrate experience with public parks, grant-funded projects, and compliance with federal requirements including Davis-Bacon Act, nondiscrimination regulations, and Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the project emphasizes comprehensive qualifications and technical capability. The total project budget is $769,500, with $183,000 specifically allocated for the Prime Professional contract. The geographic focus is Beaverton, located in Gogebic County, Michigan, with the project aimed at enhancing local recreational infrastructure. Prospective respondents must submit their electronic proposals to ssirpilla@beavertonmi.org and should be prepared to provide detailed documentation of their firm's capabilities, project approach, and previous experience with similar municipal infrastructure and grant-funded development projects.