Project Information

Bid Title

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PUBLIC DOG PARK VANDERCOOK LAKE COUNTY PARK JACKSON, MICHIGAN

Issuing Agency

Jackson County

Location

Michigan

Published Date

Apr 7, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 24, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

JC-912-022326

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Project Description

Bid Number:	JC-912-022326
Bid Title:	REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PUBLIC DOG PARK VANDERCOOK LAKE COUNTY PARK JACKSON, MICHIGAN
Category:	County Administration
Status:	Open

Publication Date/Time: 4/7/2026 8:30 AM Closing Date/Time: 4/24/2026 10:00 AM Related Documents: Public Dog Park - Vandercook Lake- RFP-JC-912-022326 - Final

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COUNTY OF JACKSON, MICHIGAN

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR

PUBLIC DOG PARK

VANDERCOOK LAKE COUNTY PARK

JACKSON, MICHIGAN

JC-912-022326

BID SUMMARY

Commodity/Service Being Requested: Public Dog Park

Type of Solicitation: Request for Proposals - It is the intention of Jackson County to bid and award a Master

Agreement to a contractor capable of excavating and constructing a public dog park at Vandercook Lake

County Park in Jackson, Michigan.

Type of Resulting Contract: Jackson County will use the results of this process to award a contract to a

Vendor capable of meeting the terms and conditions outlined in this RFP.

Resulting Contract Term: Project will commence in Summer of 2026. Estimated project start and duration will

be confirmed with possible contractors.

ANTICIPATED TIMETABLE

Release of RFP:

Pre-bid Meeting (Optional) at 9:30 AM/EST:

Bidders Questions Due by (10:00 AM/EST):

Questions and Answers Responses Posted:

Bids Due by (10:00 AM/ EST) *:

April 7, 2026

April 14, 2026

April 16, 2026

April 17, 2026

April 24, 2026

*Any response received later than the specified deadline will be disqualified.

Final Agreement Award Determination: Jackson County reserves the right to make one total award, one

award for each section, multiple awards, or a combination of awards, and to exercise its judgment

concerning the selection of one or more bids, the terms of any resultant agreement(s), and the

determination of which, if any, bid(s) best serves the interests of Jackson County.

Pre-bid Meeting: A meeting will be held on April 14, 2026 at 9:30 AM EST with potential vendors. Contact

Jack McCloughan via email at: jmccloughan@mijackson.org for further information.

Contacts with Jackson County Personnel: All contact with Jackson County regarding this RFP or any

matter relating thereto must be e-mailed as follows:

Email address: purchasing@mijackson.org

If it is discovered that a Bidder contacted and received information regarding this solicitation from any

Jackson County personnel other than the Procurement Contact, Jackson County, in its sole discretion, may

disqualify its bid from further consideration. Only those communications made by Jackson County in

writing will be binding with respect to this RFP.

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Contents

SECTION 1.0 – SCOPE OF WORK AND BIDDER RESPONSES....................................................................................................... 4

1.

Minimum Mandatory Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 4

2.

Description of Deliverables ............................................................................................................................................. 4

3.

Site Work Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5

4.

Fencing Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6

5.

Project Schedule…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7

6.

Scope of Work ................................................................................................................................................................ 7

7.

Contractor Responsibilities.............................................................................................................................................. 8

8.

Jackson County Parks Responsibilities........................................................................................................................... 9

9.

Product and Service Offerings……………………………………………………………………………………………………9

10. Delivery of Services……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9

11. Personnel………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10

12. Supervision………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10

13. Service Capabilities....................................................................................................................................................... 10

14. Customer Service ......................................................................................................................................................... 11

15. Pricing Schedule ........................................................................................................................................................... 11

16. Price Assurance ............................................................................................................................................................ 12

SECTION 2.0 – BIDDING, EVALUATION, SELECTION & AWARD PROCESS................................................................................ 13

2.1 Jackson County Responsibility ..................................................................................................................................... 13

2.2 Truth and Accuracy of Representations ........................................................................................................................ 13

2.3 Bidders Questions......................................................................................................................................................... 13

2.4 Preparation of the Bid ................................................................................................................................................... 14

2.5 Bid Submission Deadline .............................................................................................................................................. 15

2.6 Adherence to Mandatory Requirements (Pass/Fail) ..................................................................................................... 15

2.7 Evaluation Process ....................................................................................................................................................... 16

2.8 Evaluation Criteria......................................................................................................................................................... 16

2.9 Optional Tools to Enhance Evaluation Process ............................................................................................................ 16

2.10 Jackson County Option to Reject Bids.......................................................................................................................... 17

2.11 Freedom of Information Act .......................................................................................................................................... 17

2.12 Contacts with Jackson County Personnel..................................................................................................................... 17

2.13 Final Agreement Award Determination ......................................................................................................................... 17

2.14 Statutory Requirements ................................................................................................................................................ 18

SECTION 3.0 – BIDDER INFORMATION AND ACCEPTANCE ........................................................................................................ 19

3.1 Company Profile ........................................................................................................................................................... 22

3.2 References.................................................................................................................................................................... 23

ATTACHMENT A - PRICING SHEET…………………………………..…………………………………………………..……………..25

ATTACHMENT B – INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................... 27

ATTACHMENT C – DRAWINGS AND DIAGRAMS..................................................................................................................... 29

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SECTION 1.0 – SCOPE OF WORK AND BIDDER RESPONSES

1. Minimum Mandatory Requirements

All Bids will be reviewed for compliance with the mandatory requirements. Bids deemed non-

responsive will be eliminated from further consideration.

1) Bidder must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience with proven effectiveness in

providing a range of services equivalent or similar to the services being requested by Jackson

County as outlined in this RFP. Please provide company history.

2) Bidders must be qualified vendors who have proven extensive experience in excavating

and construction projects equivalent or similar to those being requested in this RFP.

3) The successful contractor must be licensed and insured.

4) The Bidder shall submit a list of five (5) references, including name of institution, address, contact

person, and telephone number. Refer to Section 3.2

5) If selected for award, Bidder shall submit a list of five (5) references for each subcontractor to be

used on the project. Identify the work each subcontractor will be designated to do for the project.

6) The bidder shall meet ALL insurance requirements in regard to Workers’ Compensation

Insurance, Professional and Commercial General Liability Insurance and Motor Vehicle Insurance

as outlined in this RFP.

7) The vendor must certify that they are not on any Federal, State, or local list of debarred or

prohibited contractors.

2. Description of Deliverables

The Jackson County Parks Department oversees 18 County Parks with more than 1,000 acres of

wooded and natural areas, beaches, trails, and more. The Parks Department plans to excavate and

construct a public dog park at Vandercook Lake County Park located at 407 Parkway Street, Jackson,

Michigan, 49203. Project will consist of two (2) separate fenced in dog paddock areas (1.6 and .4

acres), an aggregate walk path to a lakefront, and a concrete entry plaza with drinking fountain.

The purpose of this RFP is to secure a contractor or contractors to complete the excavation,

construction, and general contracting work for this project.

Vendor or vendors will provide excavation and grading, aggregate walk path, concrete, and water

line installation. These services shall include, but are not limited to:

• Supplying equipment, materials, labor, permits, fees, verification of numbers, etc.

• Minor grading, site work, and sand fill work will be required for the project.

• Prep and pour approximately 1,100 square feet of concrete.

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• Installation of a one (1) inch municipal water line of approximately 300 linear feet, including

excavation, tap fees, and fountain installation. Fountain will be provided by Jackson

County Parks Department.

• Installation of an aggregate walkway of approximately 540 square feet, requiring

excavation of existing soils to a depth of 6” and replacement with weed barrier fabric and

6” of crushed limestone aggregate.

• Installation of approximately 1,710 linear feet of four (4) feet black wire mesh fencing.

Four (4), forty-two (42) inch self-closing gates with ADA compliant hardware. Two (2) sets

of double six (6) feet maintenance gates.

3. Site Work Specifications

1.3.1 General Excavation and Site Work

• All equipment, labor, fuel, trucking, and associated costs are the responsibility of the

contractor.

• All spoils to be trucked off site and disposed of appropriately by contractor.

• Minor excavation and grading in one corner of the paddock consisting of

approximately 1,800 square feet to bring the grade up with approximately 225 cubic

yards of fill sand. Fill sand is to be washed and screened fill sand.

• At the conclusion of the project, site restoration will include necessary topsoil, seed,

and straw coverage. This will include edges of the aggregate paths, concrete work,

and water supply line installation areas.

1.3.2 Water Supply

• All necessary permits and fees with the township for municipal water supply hook up.

• Install a one (1) inch supply line from the Fourth Street water main to the concrete

entry plaza area. Line will be approximately 300 linear feet in length. Installation

should be done with the best practices for materials, depth, etc.

• Installation of curb stop and the ability to winterize necessary equipment via a self-

draining mechanism or air pressure access.

• Installation of dual use water fountain suitable for human and pet usage. Water

fountain will be supplied by Jackson County Parks Department.

1.3.3 Concrete Work

• All necessary prep work, including soil removal, installation and compaction of fill sand

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238990All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
• NAICS 721211RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds

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