CITY OF MUSKEGON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
PROJECT NAME:
DATE OF ISSUANCE:
DATE PROPOSAL DUE:
ISSUING OFFICE:
Splash Pad Reconstruction
October 27th, 2022
November 22nd, 2022
City of Muskegon
c/o – Leo Evans
1350 East Keating Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
Tel. (231) 724-6920
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROPOSAL & AWARD .................................................................................................... 3
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS....................................................................................... 4
SPECIFIC PROJECT INFORMATION.......................................................................... 6
CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL ........................................................................................... 8
EVALUATION ................................................................................................................... 8
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR AWARD ...................................................................... 9
INSRUANCE REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... 10
ATTACHMENT A – PROJECT VICINITY MAP
Note: Should any of the pages or documents listed above be missing from your packet, or if you
have any questions regarding this RFP, please contact Leo Evans at the City of Muskegon via
(231) 724-6920 or via E-mail at Leo.Evans@shorelinecity.com
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PROPOSAL & AWARD
The undersigned having become thoroughly familiar with and understanding of all the proposal
documents attached hereto, agrees to provide the services as specified herein, for the total fees as
stipulated herein, subject to negotiation.
I hereby state that all of the information I have provided is true, accurate and complete. I hereby
state that I have authority to submit this proposal which will become a binding contract if
accepted by the City of Muskegon.
I hereby state that I have read, understand and agree to be bound by all of the terms of this
proposal document.
Signature _____________________________ Title ________________________
Print Name ____________________________ Date ________________________
Firm Name
Address
Telephone No.
E-Mail
Fax No.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
PROPOSALS
All proposals must be submitted following the proposal format supplied by the City of
Muskegon 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 documents, and at its option may reject the same.
Each bidder will include in their proposal a listing of each principal firm 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.
SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSALS
Three (3) copies of the proposal documents shall be submitted in a sealed envelope:
City of Muskegon
Attn: Clerk’s Office
RE: Skate Park
933 Terrace Street
Muskegon, MI. 49440
The envelope shall be clearly marked on the exterior denoting the name of the firm submitting
the proposal and the name of the particular RFP for which the proposal is offered.
The proposals shall be submitted by no later than 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022.
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
bidder to whom the award is made will be notified at the earliest possible date. All bidders
submitting proposals will be notified when the award is made.
Award will not be completed until confirmed and recommended by the City Commission.
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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 (Leo Evans) 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 consultant 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.
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