Site work, paving, outdoor lighting and renovation of a mixed-use development in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Completed plans call for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field; for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; for outdoor lighting for a playground / park / athletic field; sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

This work consists of demolition of existing restroom building and shelter, parking lot, pavement and utilities; miscellaneous site demolition; new concrete sidewalks; new restroom building; new picnic shelter; new site furnishings; new chain link fence; new site lighting; site grading; landscaping and related sitework. 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 will be required to sign a Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and other Responsibility matters Affidavit; to comply with all applicable local, state and federal codes, as amended; including the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 2010, as amended; the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, Act 220 of 1976, as amended; the Playground Equipment Safety Act, P.A. 16 of 1997, as amended; and the Utilization of Public Facilities by Physically Limited Act, P.A. 1 of 1966, as amended; the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Acts, Act 453 of 1976, as amended; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended; the Copeland (Anti-Kickback) Act; the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act; and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program as is indicated in the Contract Documents. 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. Any contract awarded under this Invitation to Bid is expected to be funded in whole or part by a grant from the State of Michigan; Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Neither the State of Michigan, the United States Government, nor any of its departments, agencies, and employees is or will be a party to this Invitation to Bid or any resulting contract. 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.