RFQ D/B - Skate Park

The City of Muskegon is seeking proposals from qualified full-service firms to assist in the design and construction of a new skate park within the City of Muskegon. The City of Muskegon previously had a skate park which has become obsolete and is essentially fully abandoned. Questions on the above phasing can be submitted to Leo Evans via email (Leo.Evans@shorelinecity.com). Questions received prior to Monday, September 12th, 2022 will receive a response prior to the acceptance of the RFP. Requests received after that date will receive a response pending staff availability. Vendor Insurance Requirements: Vendor shall not commence work under this contract until obtaining the insurance required under this paragraph. All coverage shall be with insurance companies licensed and admitted to do business in the State of Michigan and Best Rated A VIII. All coverage shall be with insurance carriers acceptable to the City. City Commission Consideration of Bids ...................October 11th, 2022 Phase 1 Start Date ......................................................After Notice to Proceed issued by City Staff City / Stakeholder Kickoff Meeting ...............November 2022 Community Meeting #1 .................................February 2023 Community Meeting #2 .................................April 2023 Phase 1 Completion Date ...........................................May 1st, 2023 Phase 2 Start Date ......................................................May 2023 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.

Division 11 -	Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures, Playground Equipment, Play Structures.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Selective Clearing, Grading.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Site Improvements, Fences and Gates, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.