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

As of June 9, 2025, a design firm has been selected for the project. Although a firm timeline has not been established, the city is hoping to bid the project in summer of 2025. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: It is the City's desire to select a highly qualified firm that will assign the best available landscaping, architectural & engineering design services for the construction of a new restroom facility, parking lot and other site amenities at Dickinson Park. The scope of professional engineering services includes all necessary work to complete the design and development of bid documents for project bidding. Work includes: Construction of a new restroom facility, parking lot and other site amenities at Dickinson Park. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and negotiate with any source, in any manner necessary, deemed to be in its best interest. The new restroom facility will consist of four (4) accessible, unisex single toilet rooms, a mechanical chase and storage area. Additional priorities for the project include: parking lot with 30 parking spaces, including three (3) van accessible ADA spaces, 6' wide sidewalk connection from the ADA Parking to the perimeter sidewalk and the northeast ball field, an 8' wide walk connecting the restroom to the southwest ballfield. The Scope of Work shall include, but is not limited to the following tasks: 1. Provide all design and construction services to implement the goals of this project, including but not limited to architectural and landscape architectural design, civil, electrical, structural, mechanical, and geotechnical engineering services and specialty design consultants as needed. Note: detail design drawings will be based on the conceptual plan developed in 2023 by Abonmarche. (See Appendix 1) 2. Provide all construction services as needed to complete the design, cost estimation, permitting, and construction processes including scheduling, project administration, and management. 3. Oversee the coordination of design development, cost estimation, and pricing with City staff to ensure project goals are being met. 4. Manage and perform all construction services including permitting, scheduling, budget oversight, and the construction process. 5. Effectively coordinate and communicate design and construction activities with City staff throughout the process. 6. Provide construction administration to include, staking, inspections, testing and leading bi-weekly progress meetings during construction. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and negotiate with any source, in any manner necessary, deemed to be in its best interest. Bond Requirements. In accordance with Michigan law, all projects with a contract amount over $50,000.00 will require a performance and payment bond covering the entire amount of the contract price, which shall become binding upon the award of the contract. A bid bond is not required. Substantial completion of design services shall be required by April 11, 2025. Substantial completion of construction services by March 1, 2026.