Renovation of a playground / park / athletic field in Muskegon, Michigan. Completed plans call for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field.

All proposals must be submitted following the proposal format supplied in this document and shall be subject to all requirements of this document. The City may consider as irregular any proposal in which there is an alteration of or departure from the format stated in the RFP documents, and at its option may reject the same. Each firm will include in their proposal a listing of each principal and the names of any proposed sub-consultant/contractor and the name and address of each office which may be involved in the project. Before executing any subcontract, the successful firm shall submit the name and principals of any proposed subcontractor for prior approval. AWARD / REJECTION OF PROPOSALS The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any irregularity in proposals received whenever such rejection or waiver is in the best interest of the City. The firm to whom the Award is made will be notified at the earliest possible date. All firms submitting proposals will be notified when the award is made. The award will not be completed until confirmed and recommended by the city commission. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES The City of Muskegon will provide information as to the City's requirements for the project and make available pertinent information which may be useful in the project work. The City will designate a person to act as the City's Project Manager with respect to the work to be performed. Such person will have the authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define the City's policies and decisions with respect to elements pertinent to the project. The City will examine all studies, reports, estimates, proposal, and other documents prepared by the bidder and render in writing, if necessary, decisions pertinent thereto within a reasonable time. The City will direct the bidder in writing to begin the work on each phase of the project upon receipt of written evidence from the firm of the appropriateness of such action. The City will direct the bidder in writing to furnish any special services, sub-consultants and/or extra work that may be required on the project upon receipt of written evidence from the firm detailing as to cost, time schedule, and reason for such special service or extra work. TERMS Businesses must bid the entire project, acting as the General Contractor, responsible for the design and oversight of the entire project including, remodeling, refinishing, troubleshooting, scheduling, and completion of the punch list found in the final walkthrough. The City of Muskegon is seeking bids for 3-bathroom furnishings. In general, the work consists of new toilets and partitions in these locations: A.E. McCrea Park, O.A. Seyferth Playfield, and Beukema Park. Contractors will be required to obtain permits (as applicable) through the City of Muskegon Building Department (SafeBuilt), and meet all permit requirements. Fees will be waived or paid by the City. At Beukema Park, the existing partitions are masonry block. The masonry block partitions must be removed in order to create ADA-accessible stalls and in order to make room for the new dividers. The project must be complete by May 1st, 2025. BIDDING REQUIREMENTS The City has a fixed budget of $100,000 for this project. Bidders shall use the included bid form, which is prioritized in numerical order by the City's needs. Bidders shall draw a dark line under the item that brings the bidders total to $100,000 (or under the item that brings the total closest to $100,000 without going over). Bidders must complete the entire bid form, so that in the event the City is able to secure more funding pricing has already been established. Any items not specifically listed in the bid form but necessary to perform the general description of the work herein, as described at the pre-bid meeting, and as required by building and trade permitting shall be considered as included in other listed items. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS Partitions: Graffiti-resistant polymer panels, floor mounted/overhead braced, aluminum hardware. Scranton Products "Hiny Hiders" or City-approved equivalent. Stools and Urinals: Wall-mounted commercial-grade porcelain. Note: If you have any questions regarding this RFP, please contact Matt Schwemin, Park Supervisor of Public Works for the City of Muskegon at (231) 724-6920, or via E-mail at Matt.Schwemin@shorelinecity.com