Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; and for paving for a playground / park / athletic field.

This work consists of demolition and removal of existing park features and installation of a water playground with splashpad, new playground equipment, new concrete sidewalk, new fencing, new site lighting, and new site furnishings. It also includes improvements to an existing pavilion and restroom as well as landscaping. Bids will be on the basis of unit prices as listed on the Bid Form, and must be submitted using the ebidding system. The City's Mission Statement and Sustainability Vision Statement, defines the purpose of the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) - Construction Policy and Administrative Guidelines (1) provide equitable access to do business with the City; (2) encourage involvement in the City's Sustainability Vision Statement themes; and (3) enhance the growth, development and participation of small and emerging businesses to perform on City construction contracts. The EBO - Construction Policy and Administrative Guidelines include bid discount provisions. A contractor's bid may be discounted when the contractor can demonstrate and substantiate their involvement in practices that further the City's Mission Statement and Sustainability Vision Statement. Section 5 of the Administrative Guidelines for the EBO - Construction Policy describes the City's bid discount provisions and was recently expanded to include additional discount point opportunities by employing graduates from construction entry programs. Bidders and subcontractors must comply with the City of Grand Rapids prequalification and certification requirements. The successful bidder for the above project may not discriminate against any employee or job applicant in any matter related to employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, handicap, age, or marital status, and the successful bidder will be required to insert that provision in all subcontracts relating to the project. The successful bidder will be required to have a policy regarding Drug Free Work Place and certify to the City that this policy is in place. A certified check or bid bond for a sum not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the Bid will be required with each bid. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 45 calendar days after the date and time for receiving bids. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Bids; to reject the Bid of a Bidder who is not, in the opinion of the Engineer or City, in a position to perform the contract; to waive informalities, irregularities and technicalities; to reject any and all non-conforming, non-responsive, unbalanced [unreasonable unit price(s)] or conditional Bids; or to advertise for new Bids. The City also reserves the right to award the Contract in the City's best interest, and therefore, may select a Bidder other than the lowest.