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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
ONLINE PROPOSALS for Glass City Metropark Mini Maumee Water Play Underground Vault Equipment Replacement, City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio will be received until Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time, at which time all bids will be publically opened / shared through the PlanetBids website.
THE SCOPE OF WORK consists of selective demolition of the existing water damaged mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and the furnishing and installation of in-kind replacements to re-establish functionality of the Mini Maumee water feature and supporting systems within the underground vault. Two mandatory pre-bid on-site meetings will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on January 16, 2026 and January 20, 2026. Prospective bidders need only attend one of the two scheduled meetings.
In accordance with R.C. 307.87 this notice is available on, and Bidders may obtain contract documents/ additional information at, www.metroparkstoledo.com/bids and following the Current Opportunities link.
SUBMISSION: Bids for this Project will be accepted via e-bid only through the Metroparks' PlanetBids portal. Each bidder shall be responsible for submitting its electronic bid before the bid deadline. All paper bids will be rejected unless, in its sole discretion, the Metroparks determines good causes exists to accept the paper bid, and the bid is submitted before the bid deadline.
EACH BIDDER MUST FURNISH a bid guaranty either in the form of (1) a bond for the full amount of the bid or (2) a certified check, cashier’s check or irrevocable letter of credit in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid with its bid. The successful bidder must furnish a 100 percent (100%) Performance and Payment Bond.
No bidder may withdraw its bid within thirty (30) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS OF THE METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT OF THE TOLEDO AREA reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality in bidding.
By order of the Board of Park Commissioners
METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT OF THE TOLEDO AREA
David D. Zenk, Director
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
ONLINE PROPOSALS for Metroparks Toledo, Fall 2026 Reforestation Project will be received until Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time, at which time all bids will be publically opened / shared through the PlanetBids website.
THE SCOPE OF WORK consists of the reforestation of approximately 4.7 acres of parkland on four sites within Glass City Metropark, Lucas County, Ohio with 200 ball and burlap (B&B) trees. Contractor shall furnish and install trees, watering bags, and tree staking/guying system per specifications. All planting areas included in this reforestation project are currently open parkland. Reforestation activities under this project must be completed by December 1, 2026. In accordance with R.C. 307.87 this notice is available on, and Bidders may obtain contract documents and additional information at, www.metroparkstoledo.com/bids by following the Current Opportunities link.
The bidder must be a tree-planting contractor licensed and registered to work in the City of Toledo and pre-qualified with Metroparks Toledo in order to perform this work. Pre-qualification status must be in force at the time of bid, at the time of award, and through the life of the construction contract. Please contact Sam Wilhelm regarding obtaining prequalification at 419-708-0585, Samuel.Wilhelm@metroparkstoledo.com.
Bidders not registered on the PlanetBids Metroparks Toledo Vendor Portal must first create a free Vendor Profile by clicking New Vendor Registration. For additional guidance regarding electronic bidding, bidders can click the Help Center (Headset icon in the upper right of the Vendor Portal) to review the frequently asked questions, get the PlanetBids contact information, or open a support ticket with PlanetBids.
SUBMISSION: Bids for this Project will be accepted via e-bid only through the Metroparks' PlanetBids portal. Each bidder shall be responsible for submitting its electronic bid before the bid deadline. All paper bids will be rejected unless, in its sole discretion, the Metroparks determines good causes exists to accept the paper bid, and the bid is submitted before the bid deadline.
No bidder may withdraw its bid within thirty (30) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS OF THE METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT OF THE TOLEDO AREA reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality in bidding.
By order of the Board of Park Commissioners
METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT OF THE TOLEDO AREA
David D. Zenk, Director