City of East Grand Rapids Waterfront Park Professional Landscape Architect Services RFP 2026
- Due
- Feb 26, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Derek Melville
- (616) 949-2110
The 30-second brief
The City of East Grand Rapids is seeking landscape architect firms for the Waterfront Park Improvement Project. Services include community input, conceptual and final design, bidding, and construction administration. Proposals are due Feb. 26, 2026.
Community input, Conceptual design, Final design, Bidding, Construction administration
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Summary
The City of East Grand Rapids is seeking landscape architect firms for the Waterfront Park Improvement Project. Services include community input, conceptual and final design, bidding, and construction administration. Proposals are due Feb. 26, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Community input
- Conceptual design
- Final design
- Bidding
- Construction administration
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Plans
- Submit to
- 750 Lakeside Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
- Scope location
- Kent, MI
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of East Grand Rapids?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 26, 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: 750 Lakeside Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506. For questions, contact Derek Melville.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of East Grand Rapids 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 Derek Melville at (616) 949-2110. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Community input, Conceptual design, Final design, Bidding, Construction administration. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: Plans. Review the full document from City of East Grand Rapids for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kent, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.