CITY OF MONTICELLO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
SKATE PARK RAMP CONSTRUCTION
OVERVIEW: The City of Monticello seeks a qualified contractor to design and construct custom
skate park features within the existing skate park footprint. The project requires on-site
fabrication and installation of all ramps and features, designed for users ages 5 and older. The
existing concrete pad and stormwater drainage infrastructure shall remain unchanged. All new
features must be compatible with the current surface and drainage patterns.
Required features include a Pyramid Entrance, Custom Hip Quarter Pipe, Roll‑In with W Quarter
Pipe and Large Deck, Blended Quarter Pipe with Large Deck, Box Jump, Bump‑to‑Bump with
Ledge, Stage, and A‑Frame with Rail. The skate park must be open for public use no later than
June 30, 2026.
LOCATION: Monticello Community Center, 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN 55362
Project Management: Tom Pawelk, City of Monticello Parks, Arts & Recreation Director, will
manage the contract. Josh Berthiaume, Parks Superintendent, will manage field operations with
the contractor.
Contact information:
Tom Pawelk
Parks, Arts & Rec Director
City of Monticello
505 Walnut Street
Monticello, MN 55362
763-271-3268
tom.pawelk@MonticelloMN.gov
Josh Berthiaume
Parks Superintendent
City of Monticello
303 West 6th Street
Monticello, MN 55362
763-271-3276
josh.berthiaume@MonticelloMN.gov
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
SKATE PARK RAMP CONSTRUCTION
PROPOSAL INFORMATION AND TIMELINE
RFP Solicitation Release: March 11, 2026
Deadline for Questions: March 18, 2026, at 3:30 P.M.
Proposal Deadline:
March 24, 2026, at 3:30 P.M.
Contract Award:
April 14, 2026
General Contract Duration:
The contract will remain in force from date of award until completion of the project and warranty
period. The City reserves the right to cancel the contract with seven (7) days’ written notice for
failure of the contractor to perform in accordance with the specifications. If the contractor fails to
uphold the contract terms the contractor must give 90-day written notice of cancellation. If the
contractor fails to give written notice of cancellation, the city will hire a different contractor and
bill the faulting contractor for services left for the remaining duration of the contract.
SITE VISIT WITH STAFF
If a contractor would like to visit the site to verify conditions, they may do so by contacting the
Parks Superintendent to schedule a site visit.
PROPOSAL DEADLINE
All proposals are due to Tom Pawelk by email only at: tom.pawelk@MonticelloMN.gov on
March 24, 2026, by 3:30 p.m. Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
PROPOSAL ARRANGEMENT
The Contractor must complete and submit the proposal sheet information (attached in Exhibits A
and B). Include all labor, materials, or other associated costs as needed in your proposal, extra
costs will not be accepted. Incomplete proposal sheets will be rejected. Proposals will be
evaluated based on qualifications, experience, design quality, feasibility, cost, ability to meet the
June deadline, and references.
PROPOSAL VS. FINAL COST
Proposals should be complete and as accurate as possible. The contractor’s proposal should be
sufficient to complete the work as described. No extras will be allowed because of the
Contractor's misunderstanding as to the amount of work involved or lack of knowledge of existing
conditions. Any stoppage or re-mobilization costs will be considered incidental to proposal and
not subject to reimbursement. Your proposal is not an estimate. The City of Monticello will
complete a professional service agreement based on the cost proposal awarded. The City of
Monticello is not responsible for costs incurred in the proposal preparation.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
SKATE PARK RAMP CONSTRUCTION
AWARD OF PROJECT
The City of Monticello reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technical
specifications or deficiencies, and to accept any proposal that it may deem to be in the best
interest of the City.
The Contractor must comply with all local and State laws, rules, and regulations; provide their
state contractor licensing information and provide proof of other licenses or certifications that
might be required as a condition of the service. The contractor will be required to meet the
insurance specifications as needed for the project and as required by law. It shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor to supply all necessary tools, supplies and equipment to perform
the work as requested.
The Contractor shall invoice the City within 30 days of the completed project at the rates agreed
to in the contract. The City shall make payment within 35 days of receipt of the invoice unless
other terms are written in the contract. Project Payment: The City will pay upon the receipt of
complete, itemized invoices, and confirmation of contract compliance. No extras will be allowed
because of the Contractor’s misunderstanding as to the amount of work involved or lack of
knowledge of existing conditions. City Council meetings are on the second and fourth Mondays,
final invoice needs to be handed in one week before City Council meetings.
The City of Monticello shall retain the right to terminate the contract with seven (7) days’ notice
should the Contractor fail to perform work in a professional manner or perform the work within
the demands and time constraints established by the City of Monticello.
Failure to maintain necessary licenses and/or insurance coverage is grounds for termination of
the Contract. The contract could be terminated upon mutual agreement between the Owner and
the Contractor, provided that at least 30 days’ notice is given by either party prior to termination.
Contractor will be required to indemnify the City against all suits, claims, judgments, awards,
losses, cost or expense (including attorney’s fees without limitation) arising in any way out of the
Contractor’s performance or non-performance of its obligations under the Service Contract. The
contractor will defend all such actions with counsel satisfactory to Owner at its own expense,
including attorney’s fees, and will satisfy any judgment rendered against Owner in such action.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
SKATE PARK RAMP CONSTRUCTION
1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. Professional Services Requirement
The City requires professional design, fabrication, and construction services for
custom skate park ramps and features.
2. On‑Site Construction Requirement
All skate park features must be constructed, formed, and installed onsite to ensure
proper fit and integration with the existing skate park footprint. See Attachments
A and B.
3. Existing Concrete Surface
The existing concrete pad shall remain in place without modification. No concrete
replacement, resurfacing, patching, grinding, sealing, or other concrete work shall
be performed.
4. Stormwater Infrastructure
Stormwater drainage is already managed by the existing concrete surface. No
drainage modifications or concrete alterations shall be proposed.
5. Tier 1 Skate Park Compliance
All features must comply with the League of Minnesota Cities Tier 1 Skate Park
Standards, including maximum feature height of 48 inches, maximum pyramid
height of 6 feet, and maximum bowl depth of 6 feet.
6. Required Skate Features
The final design must include all required elements listed in Section 2.
7. User Suitability
All features must be designed for users ages 5 and older.
8. Materials and Durability
All materials must be suitable for year‑round outdoor use in Minnesota climate
conditions.
9. Access and Construction Staging
The contractor is responsible for site access, staging, equipment movement, and
protection of adjacent facilities.
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CITY OF MONTICELLO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
SKATE PARK RAMP CONSTRUCTION
10. Project Completion Requirement
The skate park must be fully constructed, installed, and open for public use no
later than June 30, 2026.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.