Withington Park Civil War Monument Restoration

The City of Jackson, Michigan, has issued a solicitation for the restoration of the Withington Park Civil War Monument, a historic structure dedicated in 1904 by General William H. Withington to honor the city’s significant contribution to the Union cause during the Civil War, including the service of over 3,200 men from Jackson County. The solicitation, numbered 2026-PARKS & RECREATION-033, was posted on July 17, 2026, with proposals due by August 20, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Parks & Recreation under the NAICS code 541320 for architectural and engineering services. The contract will be governed by a Professional Services Agreement that incorporates standard terms and conditions, including requirements for insurance coverage, indemnification, and ethical compliance. The selected professional service provider must carry professional liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per claim, along with commercial general and automobile liability coverage of $500,000 per occurrence naming the City as an additional insured, and valid worker’s compensation insurance compliant with Michigan law. All work must meet professional standards of due care and skill, and the provider is required to conduct general engineering observation of construction activities and may be tasked with resident construction oversight. The provider will have authority to reject nonconforming work on behalf of the City and must promptly report substandard performance. All deliverables including reports, plans, and documentation become the property of the City, though the provider retains the right to use them. The agreement includes a clause allowing the City to void the contract if a city employee with a financial interest fails to disclose it or if a prohibited gift is offered to any official. Payment will be made no later than 60 days after invoice submission, and invoices may be submitted no more than monthly. The exact scope of work, total contract value, and technical specifications are not detailed in the available documentation, but the project is understood to involve restoration of a historically significant monument central to the community’s heritage.