Charter Township of Garfield - Nature Trail Renovation Project RFP - 2026
Town of GarfieldCity · Garfield, MI- Due
- Nov 3, 2026
- 6 days left
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
- Duration
- 12 months
- Primary contact
- Chris Barsheff
- (231) 941-1620
The 30-second brief
The Charter Township of Garfield is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced contractors to perform design-build renovation construction services for a crushed gravel trail at the Township-owned Boardman Valley Nature Preserve, located in Traverse City, Michigan. The project involves repairing erosion damage caused by historic spring 2026 floods, restoring crushed gravel trails, soil erosion and sedimentation controls, site grading, seeding, and drainage improvements across two scopes of service. Scope #1 includes furnishing, leveling, and compacting 800 feet of 25A-Special crushed gravel to restore the trail to a 6-inch depth and 6-foot width, maintenance of existing drainpipes, and site restoration. Scope #2 covers an additional trail section between the trailhead and boardwalk requiring stump removal, leveling and grading a 100-foot by 8-foot pathway, filter fabric installation, 10-foot by 6-foot drainpipes, drain stone base layer, and 25A-Special crushed gravel. Proposals are due by 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026, at 3:30 pm at the Garfield Township Hall.
Mobilization, Demobilization, And equipment; Install soil erosion and sedimentation controls; Furnish, Level, Compact 800’ of 25A-Special crushed gravel, Restoring trail to 6” depth and 6’ width; Maintenance of existing drainpipes to ensure proper drainage; Restoration (including site grading and seeding) of all disturbed areas; Final clean-up of the site upon completion; Stump removal; Level and grade 100’ X 8’ pathway from trailhead area to boardwalk; Furnish and install filter fabric under pathway; Furnish and install two 10’ X 6’ drainpipe; Furnish and level 100’ X 8’ X 6” drain stone as a base layer; Furnish, Level, Compact 100’ X 6’ X 6” of 25A-Special crushed gravel
Total proposed cost, qualifications of the bidder and its employees, approach to the services, anticipated schedule of completing the project, price, accessories, options, overall capability to meet the needs of the Township
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Summary
The Charter Township of Garfield is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced contractors to perform design-build renovation construction services for a crushed gravel trail at the Township-owned Boardman Valley Nature Preserve, located in Traverse City, Michigan.
The project involves repairing erosion damage caused by historic spring 2026 floods, restoring crushed gravel trails, soil erosion and sedimentation controls, site grading, seeding, and drainage improvements across two scopes of service. Scope #1 includes furnishing, leveling, and compacting 800 feet of 25A-Special crushed gravel to restore the trail to a 6-inch depth and 6-foot width, maintenance of existing drainpipes, and site restoration. Scope #2 covers an additional trail section between the trailhead and boardwalk requiring stump removal, leveling and grading a 100-foot by 8-foot pathway, filter fabric installation, 10-foot by 6-foot drainpipes, drain stone base layer, and 25A-Special crushed gravel. Proposals are due by 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026, at 3:30 pm at the Garfield Township Hall.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Total proposed cost
- Qualifications of the bidder and its employees
- Approach to the services
- Anticipated schedule of completing the project
- Price
- Accessories
- Options
- Overall capability to meet the needs of the Township
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
12- Mobilization, Demobilization, And equipment
- Install soil erosion and sedimentation controls
- Furnish, Level, Compact 800’ of 25A-Special crushed gravel, Restoring trail to 6” depth and 6’ width
- Maintenance of existing drainpipes to ensure proper drainage
- Restoration (including site grading and seeding) of all disturbed areas
- Final clean-up of the site upon completion
- Stump removal
- Level and grade 100’ X 8’ pathway from trailhead area to boardwalk
- Furnish and install filter fabric under pathway
- Furnish and install two 10’ X 6’ drainpipe
- Furnish and level 100’ X 8’ X 6” drain stone as a base layer
- Furnish, Level, Compact 100’ X 6’ X 6” of 25A-Special crushed gravel
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Instructions to Bidders, Proposal Form
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Traverse City, Michigan
- Reported agency
- Charter Township of Garfield
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Garfield?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 3, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Chris Barsheff.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Garfield in MI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Chris Barsheff at (231) 941-1620. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Mobilization, Demobilization, And equipment; Install soil erosion and sedimentation controls; Furnish, Level, Compact 800’ of 25A-Special crushed gravel, Restoring trail to 6” depth and 6’ width; Maintenance of existing drainpipes to ensure proper drainage; Restoration (including site grading and se. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Total proposed cost, qualifications of the bidder and its employees, approach to the services, anticipated schedule of completing the project, price, accessories, options, overall capability to meet t..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Garfield?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Garfield are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Garfield regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 12 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 3, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Instructions to Bidders, Proposal Form. Review the full document from Town of Garfield for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Traverse City, Michigan. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.