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

This work consists of demolition of restroom building, basketball court, pavement and utilities; miscellaneous site demolition; new concrete sidewalks; new basketball court; new prefabricated restroom building; drinking fountains; salvage and reinstall brick pavers; new site furnishings; landscaping and related sitework. Project Locations: a. Heartside Park, 301 Ionia Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI b. Pekich Park, 2 Cherry St. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 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 has been 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 actual or perceived color, race, religion or creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genotype, age, marital status, familial status, medical condition, disability, height, weight, or source of lawful income 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 Workplace 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. Substantial Completion Date: September 30, 2022 Final Completion Date: October 20, 2022 1. Heartside Park: Demolition of restroom building, basketball court, pavement and utilities; miscellaneous site demolition; new concrete sidewalks; new basketball court; new prefabricated restroom building; drinking fountain (supplied by owner); new site furnishings; landscaping and related sitework. 2. Pekich Park: Demolition of concrete curb, pavement and utilities; salvage and reinstall brick pavers; miscellaneous site demolition; new concrete sidewalks; new drinking fountain; new site furnishings; site grading; landscaping and related sitework.