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Detroit council authorizes up-to-$275,000 contract for City Center Park pavilion
Summary
The council authorized a cooperative-procurement contract with Romtec for a 35 ' by 45 ' wood-framed pavilion and park upgrades, approving procurement and construction not to exceed $275,000; excavation and concrete work remain separate contracts.
The Detroit City Council authorized city staff to proceed with procurement and construction of a covered pavilion at City Center Park, approving a cooperative-procurement contract with Romtec not to exceed $275,000.
Matt Del Moro of HBH Engineering presented a Romtec proposal for a 35' by 45' wood-framed pavilion with elevation and plan drawings; the supply-and-install bid from Romtec was listed at $273,092 and does not include excavation or concrete work. Councilor Michele Tesdal said she will pursue a grant request with DLF to fund power to the pavilion site, and Councilor Denny Nielsen urged staff to evaluate overall site electrical needs rather than financing only the pavilion connection.
Councilor Eric Page raised concerns about warranty and customer-service history with Romtec based on a previous restroom installation in town; Del Moro responded that Romtec’s scope covers materials and construction of the pavilion but not site excavation or concrete. Councilor Todd Smith offered an amendment setting a completion target (complete by June 1, 2026) or postponing a start date to Sept. 1, 2026; the council authorized the procurement and the motion passed unanimously with the understanding that the mayor and engineer will complete final approvals.
What happens next: the contract will be finalized after engineer review and mayoral sign-off; excavation and concrete will require separate procurement and contracts.
