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Request for Proposals

The Barry County Parks Commission is requesting proposals from qualified and experienced companies to provide Design and Construction Administration Services for Historic Charlton Park located at 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. The County is seeking a consultant who is capable of partnering with the County to provide design, engineering, inspection, and construction administration services for the construction of a multi-use Gathering Center and site development. 

The Parks Commission has been awarded a Labor & Economic Opportunity Grant ($819,200) toward completion of this project. General construction costs are expected to range from $1.2 million to $1.3 million. The proposed project includes constructing a gathering space, parking improvements, and concrete access pathways connecting to the Historic Village.

Proposals Due: 10 a.m. on May 12, 2026

The new Gathering Center at Historic Charlton Park is drawn on a large green field with parking, sidewalks, and accessible spaces.