Do you represent a business bidding on construction or goods and services projects with the City of Grand Rapids? You can receive a 1% bid discount and support Friends of Grand Rapids Parks by participating in select Friends programs!
Bid discounts allow your original bid amount to be discounted by a certain percentage for the purpose of bid evaluation and will be used in the evaluation of awarding to the low responsive, responsible bidder. However, the successful bidder will be paid the original contract amount.
For example, if your company bids on a $100,000 project with a 1% bid discount for working with Friends, the bid would be evaluated at $99,000 and paid at $100,000.
Bid Discount Program Details
The City of Grand Rapids’ Office of Equity and Engagement offers businesses a 1% discount on bid-eligible contracts in exchange for participating in Friends of Grand Rapids Park programs. Participating businesses and their employees must:
- Participate in two community-wide tree-plantings (such as ArborFest or Neighborwoods) or custom tree-planting projects per year at sites within the City
- Host two invasive species removal workdays
- Participate in the Park Stewardship Program (formerly Adopt a Park)
Tree-planting typically happens in the spring and fall; invasive species control happens year round. The Friends team will coordinate more specific timeframe and locations once projects are confirmed.
How to Participate in the Bid Discount Program
You can find more details on the bid discount program and associated benefits at the City’s Office of Equity and Engagement under the Supplier Diversity tab. The City’s bid discount form is also available online.
If you have questions about participating in the bid discount program, park stewardship, tree-planting, or Park Stewardship Program, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to working with you!
