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Bid Title

Playground RFP

Issuing Agency

Grosse Ile township

Location

Michigan

Published Date

Jun 16, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 19, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Playground RFP (Due June 19th @ 3 PM)

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TOWNSHIP OF GROSSE ILE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT SALE AND CONSTRUCTION

GROSSE ILE, MI

May 13th, 2026

The Recreation Department of the Township of Grosse Ile is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or firms desiring to supply and construct a new playground in the downtown district on Macomb Street. Details are listed within this RFP on preferred design and equipment.

The facility is located near 7799 Macomb Street, Grosse Ile, Michigan.

Parcel Number for piece of land is 73028010039000

The parcel of land on Macomb street is a Township owned property. The parcel is 320 feet long by 100 feet wide. Parcel shown on page 3 of this document.

Preference will be given to the individuals, parties, groups or organizations interested in supplying and constructing the playground whose proposal is consistent with this request and is compatible with the philosophy of the Township to provide a youth-oriented recreation area.

. Interested parties are required to submit sealed proposals and qualifications to the Grosse Ile Township Clerk, 9601 Groh Road, Grosse Ile Michigan, 48138

Pre-Bid virtual meeting will be June 5th, 2026 @ 11:00 AM EST

Deadline for submission is June 19th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

The Township of Grosse Ile is located in the Downriver Area of Wayne County. The Township consists of a chain of islands at the mouth of Lake Erie in the Detroit River. Grosse Ile is located adjacent to Gibraltar, Trenton, Riverview, and Wyandotte. The population of the Township of Grosse Ile is 10,342. The primary land use in the Township is Single-Family Residential.

DESCRIPTION OF DESIRED PLAYGROUND BUILD

The Macomb Street parcel of land is under the control of the Grosse Ile Recreation

Department and the Community Recreation Commission. The parcel of land is 320 feet long and 100 feet wide. It is preferred that none of these trees be cut down.

Desired equipment in the new playground includes:

1. Multi-level playscape structure with multiple different slide heights for ages 4 to 12

2. Playscape with climbing wall, child friendly zip line, soft ground padding, ADA playground access ramp.

3. Swing set composed of 4 regular youth swings and 2 infant/toddler swings. Option for ADA swing also preferred.

4. 2 benches in the front of the park and 2 benches in the back of the park. Option to have benches relative to clear site lines.

5. Soft flooring whether it be fabricated woodchips or rubber padding.

6. Durable rubber lining around playground exterior

7. Nautical or nature themed playscape preferred.

LOCATION OF PLAYGROUND

REQUIRED DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL

All proposals are required to include a narrative description of the proposed playground and construction service, which would occupy the parcel of land.

Proposals are suggested to address the following items:

1. Provide a detailed description of the services to be provided. Preference will be given to the proposals, which offer the most desirable playground set up and construction lead time.

2. Identify the target market. Preference will be given to proposals, which demonstrate cooperation with the mission of Community Recreation and Township residents.

3. Provide anticipated pricing for the playground build.

4. Summarize previous experience in playground sales and construction. Include references.

5. Include a mission statement for the proposed service and identify how it is compatible with the recreational and leisure goals of the Grosse Ile Recreation Department.

8. Identify length of construction period.

9. Demonstrate ability to secure all necessary permits and licenses to sell and construct playground. Provide evidence of solid financial standing and identify any creditors should they exist

10. Provide warranty information on all playground equipment.

11. Provide lifespan information on all playground equipment/

12. Provide delivery and procurement lead time for all equipment proposed.

13. Provide total project timeline which includes installation of equipment.

13. As design and theme are still being developed, elaborate on what playscape components would be provided at $150,000, $200,000, $300,000, $400,000. Please provide recommendation if there were no financial constraints as well.

LEGAL & INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Throughout the entire term of this contract, lessor shall:

1. Maintain General Liability Insurance with the following minimum coverage limits:

Policy aggregate: $2,000,000.

Per occurrence Limit: $1,000,000.

Personal Injury and advertising injury per occurrence limit: $1,000,000.

Products and completed operations aggregate $2,000,000.

Leased Property of Others: $100,000

2. Maintain Workers Compensation Insurance policy for all employees and volunteers with Statutory limits. Owners and/or Officers of operating company are not to be excluded from coverage. Policy is also to include Employers Liability coverage with the following minimum coverage limits:

$500,000. Bodily Injury by Accident Each Accident

$500,000. Bodily Injury by Disease Policy Limit

$500,000. Bodily Injury by Disease Each Employee

3. Maintain Auto Liability insurance providing coverage for all owned, non-owned, and/or leased vehicles with minimum coverage limits of $1,000, 000.per occurrence.

Maintain Commercial Umbrella Policy providing additional limits over the General Liability, and Employers Liability, with minimum limits of: $5,000,000.

4. All policies shall name the following as additional insured's:

Grosse Ile Township

Water's Edge Recreation Complex (Department of Grosse Ile Township)

Grosse Ile Recreation Department

Grosse Ile Community Recreation Commission

5. Should chosen company have any property and/or equipment of their own or leased

from a third party other than the township, company shall purchase an "All

Risk" property policy with limits adequate to provide 100% Replacement Cost

Coverage (new for old) on such property or equipment.

6. All policies shall also provide waiver of subrogation in favor of the four

entities named in item 5 above.

7. Provide Grosse Ile Township with a hold harmless agreement indemnifying

the Township from any claims arising from the construction of the playground.

8. The Community Recreation Commission reserves the right to add additional

criteria, specifications, and limitations on construction of playground per provisions of

required contractual agreements as approved by the Commission and the Township Board.

10. Identify the form of your organization, whether your entity is a partnership,

corporation, or sole proprietorship, where it is organized, and the names of

principals, officers, and the directors of the entity.

11. Provide a sample of your proposed playground construction or detailed list of your

expected construction options, conditions or expectations of the Township.

EVALUATION

The prospective operators will be selected based upon their response to the criteria in

this request as well as an overall demonstration of their qualifications and ability to

operate this type of service and facility.

The Township Administrative team, consisting of the Recreation Director, Township

Board Recreation Liaison, Recreation Commission Chair, and Township Manager

will evaluate all proposals, with recommendations forwarded to the Community

Recreation Commission and the Township Board for consideration. Additional or

supplementary information may be requested by staff to assist in the decision-making

process.

SELECTION

Recommendation of the desired proposal will be made by Community Recreation

Commission; however, the Township Board reserves the right to reject any or all

proposals.

Once a proposal has been selected a contract will be negotiated. Final rights to contract are

subject to the approval of contractual agreements by the Community Recreation

Commission, the Township Board and the review and approval of submitted

insurance indemnifications by the Township’s insurer.

CONTACTS

Interested parties should contact Zaid Beeai, Recreation Director, at 734-675-

2364. Site inspections will be accommodated by appointment.

DEADLINE

Proposals must be forwarded to the Township Clerk’s Office, sealed and identified as

Grosse Ile Recreation Playground Equipment Sale and Construction Proposal, no later than June 19th, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The Township of Grosse Ile reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any and

all reasons. The Township of Grosse Ile is an equal opportunity

Proposal Sheet (Optional)

Design			$
Playground Equipment 1.		(Ages 5-12)	$
			$
Construction/Install Costs			$
Surface Material			$
Other :			$
Other :			$
Other:			$

Total Cost $

Project Timeline:

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REFERENCES/WORK EXPERIENCE

The vendor must furnish at least three (3) references from people who can attest to the quality of similar prior work performed:

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238990All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

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