Site work and renovation of a mixed-use development in Joplin, Missouri. Completed plans call for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field; and for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

Any bids received after the specified deadline will be returned to the vendor. The City of Joplin, Missouri is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to Power wash/prep surface, repair any cracks or cuts in existing pour and play material and re-seal the baseball field and playground area at the Will Norton miracle baseball field and the playground located at the Joplin Athletic Complex. 1) Power Wash and prep existing surfaces. 2) Repair all cracks and cuts in existing surfaces. 3) Re-seal baseball field and playground surfaces. 4) Upon completion, remove and dispose materials. The City reserves the right to evaluate all bids, to reject any or all bids and re-bid at a later date. The City may waive any irregularities in the bid or negotiate variances from specifications and make awards that are in the best interests of the City. The City will have final decision in all matters regarding acceptance of bids and issuance of awards. The City encourages minority and female owned businesses to submit bids on all City purchases. All bids shall have firm-fixed F.O.B. Joplin, Missouri price and shall be honored for a minimum of ninety (90) days following the bid opening. All bids shall be exclusive of Federal, State, and City taxes. It is the intent of the specifications included with this bid document to generally describe the item(s) desired in sufficient detail as to secure bids on comparable items. All parts not specifically mentioned which are necessary in order for the item(s) to perform as intended shall be included. The strength, quality of workmanship, and material shall be in accordance with the best trade practices. Specification variances, manufacturer's literature and additional information should be attached to the bid form. All blanks on the attached bid specifications shall be filled in completely and accurately. Any bid not meeting this requirement may be considered non-responsive. Any protest or grievance must be issued in writing and delivered to the office of the Director of Finance within five (5) working days following the bid opening. Any protest filed after this time period has elapsed will not be considered. The City encourages selection of products manufactured, assembled and/or produced in the United States, as long as the quality and price are comparable with other items bid. Businesses which are located within the city limits of Joplin may be given preference in the awarding of a bid, providing the bid from the local business does not exceed the lowest bid by more than 3% or $2,500, whichever is less. The City may give preference to vendors handling products that contain post-consumer recovered materials, providing the bid does not to exceed the lowest bid by more than 5% or $2,500, whichever is less. Once the bids are reviewed and evaluated, the successful vendor will be notified, in writing, and will receive an authorized City of Joplin purchase order. Verbal acknowledgments will not be considered as official notification and will not obligate the City in any way. Delivery or performance should not be completed without the receipt of an authorized purchase order.