Summary of Specifications:
The Charter Township of Oakland Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) is seeking itemized quotes from experienced and qualified contractors to provide and install native plant seed for prairie restoration plantings. Proposals will be received at the Oakland Township offices at 4393 Collins Rd, Rochester, MI 48306 until May 3, 2017, at 3:00 P.M., Local Time.
The submission of a proposal by a contractor shall be considered evidence that the contractor is satisfied with respect to the conditions to be encountered and the character, quantity and quality of the work to be performed.
Oakland Township Parks and Recreation officially distributes bid documents from the Oakland Township office, 4393 Collins Rd, Rochester, MI 48306 or through the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN, www.mitn.info). Copies of bid documents obtained from any other source are not considered official copies. Only those vendors who obtain bid documents from either the Oakland Township office or the MITN System are guaranteed access to receive addendum information, if such information is issued.
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP PARKS AND RECREATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL PROPOSALS. Any deviation from the specifications must be noted on the proposal.
Please submit proposals to: Oakland Township Clerk Charter Township of Oakland 4393 Collins Road Rochester, Michigan 48306
Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: “RFP – 2017 Prairie Restoration Seed and Planting.”
PROJECT SUMMARY
The Oakland Township Parks & Recreation Commission is currently accepting bids for the 2017 Prairie Restoration Seed and Planting at Charles Ilsley Park (14.3 acres) and Gallagher Creek Park (3.1 acres). Locations and an overview of the restoration sites can be found on the attached maps. Charter Township of Oakland Parks and Recreation will perform all site preparation and all maintenance following planting. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to provide and/or install seed. Bidders may provide a quote for both providing and installing regional ecotype seed, or an itemized bid for either providing seed or installing it.
A recommended pre-bid meeting will be held Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 11 am to inspect the restoration sites. Meet in the parking lot at Gallagher Creek Park (2780 Silver Bell Road, Rochester, MI 48306). After review of the Gallagher Creek Park restoration site, we will proceed to Charles Ilsley Park, about a 10-15 minute drive (1479 East Predmore Rd, Rochester, MI 48363).
Direct questions to Ben VanderWeide, Natural Areas Stewardship Manager, Charter Township of Oakland Parks and Recreation, (tel) 248-651-7810 ext: 401, (fax) 248-601-0106. Bid documents will be available at no cost at Township offices on April 10, 2017 or after.
