RFP-LPS-270000000005-2 | THRIVE TRACK BID

Livonia Public Schools is soliciting bids for the Thrive Track project at the Garfield Skills Center in Livonia, Michigan. The scope of work involves the demolition, reconfiguration, and installation of an outdoor track, including the placement of synthetic turf with silica sand infill, HDPE pipe drainage systems, geotextile fabric, and free-draining aggregate stone. Additional requirements include the installation of concrete turf anchors, poured-in-place rubber surfacing, and athletic amenities such as basketball hoops with concrete footings and padding. Work is scheduled to commence in Spring 2027 with a final completion deadline of September 2027. Bids must be submitted on a lump sum basis by October 21, 2026, and must include a bid security of 5 percent of the total amount. Evaluation factors include bid pricing, contractor experience with K-12 projects, and manufacturer certification for playground surfacing installers. Awarded contractors with contracts exceeding 50,000 dollars must provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract value. Compliance is required with Michigan's Prevailing Wage Act, MiOSHA guidelines, and various federal and state non-discrimination laws. Required submission documents include a Familial Disclosure Affidavit, an Iran Sanctions Affidavit, and an Affidavit of Compliance for criminal background checks. Payment will be made via progress invoices with a 10 percent retainage held until project completion.