Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Hartford, Michigan. Design plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

As of March 5, 2025, a design firm has been selected for the project. A firm timeline for construction has not been established. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: The City of Hartford received Spark grant funding administered by the Council of Michigan Foundations through a partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to enhance recreation opportunities at Ely Park in downtown Hartford. The project includes the following activities: shelter improvements, electric upgrades, restroom improvements, wellhouse removal, addition of walkways/parking, installation of playground equipment, furnishings and landscaping/screening. The approved scope of work as part of the City of Hartfords subrecipient agreement with the Council of Michigan Foundations is attached along with the preliminary project concept. Project Budget: The dollar amount of this proposal is intended to cover the cost of Prime Professional services during the projects preconstruction, construction and postconstruction phases, as well as project reporting, grant compliance and community engagement. Construction bidding may start at any time after construction documents have been completed and approved by the City of Hartford and Council of Michigan Foundations. Funds are to be obligated by December 31, 2025, and fully expended by September 30, 2026. To meet the encumbrance deadline of December 31, 2025, the funds will need to be part of an executed construction contract and may be part of a contingency allowance amount. These deadlines are non-negotiable and may not be extended because of federal requirements. The services provided by the Prime Professional will include: 1. Project initiation meeting 2. Site Topographic Survey 3. Design including community engagement 4. Construction Documents 5. Permits 6. Bid Process and Selection of Construction Contractor 7. Construction Management and Site Inspection 8. Federal Funds Compliance 9. Grant Reports and Administration The City of Hartford reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, received as a result of this RFP