2026 Fochtman and Ray Lots Irrigation

2026-11-03

Boyne City Main Street / Downtown Development Authority is seeking proposals from qualified companies for irrigation installations to two separate downtown areas : one designated as the Fochtman Lot and the other as the Ray and Lake Lot ( overhead views attached ). These properties are used for public parking and will be fully landscaped concurrent with this installation . The Fochtman Lot is located at the intersection of the south side of River Street and the west side of Park Street ; bounded on the south by the Boyne River . The entrance is on River Street . The Ray and Lake Lot is located at the northeast corner of Lake Street and Ray Street , with an entrance on Ray Street . A successful bidder will consider the following : 1 ) The layout and purpose of the area being improved 2 ) Attached landscaping and irrigation plans 3 ) All work to be completed by May , 31 , 2026 . We are looking for bids for a fully functional drip irrigation system with one emitter ( with appropriate precipitation rate ) per plant as depicted on the landscaping plan . The system shall be battery controlled with a commercial latching solenoid zone valve installed below grade in a pit box . Brass backflow prevention shall be installed with all above ground fittings and piping is to be copper . Contractor shall be responsible for the required permits and inspections . A ¾ ” water supply shall be furnished at grade level with below grade blowout by the City with the necessary metering device . Items to be provided by others : 1 ) Parking lot signage 2 ) Lighting 3 ) Parking lot extension on the south end of the lot 4 ) Trim work around the river ’ s edge 5 ) Finish sidewalk on south end of the lot to the adjoining lot to the west 6 ) All plant materials .

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