While an RFP (request for proposal) for Hancock Field designs was not approved at Leland Township’s regular meeting last week, township board and community members did discuss what should come next and which parties should be consulted in the process before moving forward.
The RFP sought proposals from engineering and planning firms to complete a design plan with attached cost estimates for construction and improvements for a portion of Hancock Field in Leland, a property the township owns. The selected firm would work with the Leland Township supervisor to create a detailed design plan that includes: Additions and improvements to the park, including, but not limited to, “ADA-compliant parking, pickle ball courts, a playground, a basketball court, and a little league baseball/softball field, along with the demolition of a grandstand and dedicated space for an ice rink.”
The RFP also included a project schedule, noting that the draft plan must be completed no later than Aug. 29, 2025 with final adoption by the township board scheduled for Sept. 8, 2025. July 14 was the projected date for awarding of the project.
