SHRWOOD FOREST PARK LANDSCAPING PROJECT DSS #1 VENDORS ONLY

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) on behalf of General Services Department (GSD) requests proposals from qualified Respondents to provide removal of existing planting materials, site landscaping, planting, installation of specified plants, standard park sign for a period of two (2) years. This RFQ is for pre-approved DDS #1 Ground Maintenance Suppliers Only.

The City of Detroit General Services Department maintains all parks, playgrounds and recreation centers and various public spaces within the city limits.

Scope of work includes completion of site landscaping plan at Sherwood Forest Park. The items shown in the site plan include removal of existing planting materials shown on plan and installation of specified plants per plan along with installation (1) of standard Park Sign with standard Wayne County rider per City of Detroit standard construction details on the standard concrete pad per GSD details. Park sign graphics and Wayne County rider graphics to be provided by the City at time of installation. In addition to the above mentioned scope the following general tasks shall be included in the contract along with one (1) Alternate to install irrigation. See attached drawings, details, and specification for full scope of project to be bid on.

Site Restoration

The completion of the site restoration work shall include, but is not limited to the restoration of all areas disturbed by the construction work operations such as: Backfilling, all final lawn rough grading, finish fine grading of the lawn surfaces as specified in the preparation to install the hydro-seeding materials for lawn areas, the actual hydro-seeding and fertilization of the prepared approved turf lawn areas, protection of all fixed site improvements like fencing, trees, play structures, walk and other paved surfaces from any over-spray, clean-up following installation work, aeration, and fertilizing, and other maintenance and care necessary to produce a quality lawn including scarifying and re-application of any bare areas as required until the new turf is fully established.

Confirm approval by City Representative and final clean-up of the park to turn back over to the City, and all other items necessary to complete the job, whether specifically mentioned or implied. [...]

Layout & Field Survey

Layout and field survey will be contractor’s responsibility. [...] lay out all site elements, mark all field locations, set grades and review with City Representative for approval.

Additional Services

The contractor shall provide additional services as approved by the City Representative(s) for resolutions to hidden conditions, necessary repairs, and desired work associated with this project. An allowance of $500.00 may be provided for additional services.

All proposals must be submitted through the Bonfire/EUNA Procurement Supplier Portal at detroit.bonfirehub.com. Faxed or mailed proposals will not be accepted. Late and/or emailed proposals will not be accepted.

The term of the contract will be for a period of two (2) years. The City anticipates one award as a result of the RFP.

The successful respondent(s) must furnish a payment and performance bond in the amount of **100%** of the contract value specified in the contract guaranteeing the contract will be accepted if an award is tendered. Contractor shall secure bonding and insurance required for this project, per General Conditions.

Proposals will only be accepted by those firms demonstrating a minimum of five (5) years’ experience with park projects including landscaping such as site preparation to install shrubs, perennials and tree planting. Contractor is required to fill and return in excel bid form.

Evaluation Criteria – 100 points

| Criteria | Points |
| --- | --- |
| Price | 40 |
| Experience | 40 |
| Duration | 20 |