Chesterfield Township Fie Station Architectural and Engineering Services

Chesterfield Township in Macomb County, Michigan, is seeking architectural and engineering services for the construction of a new Fire Station North located at 25 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue. The Request for Proposals (RFP) targets qualified architectural firms with extensive experience in fire station design to deliver a comprehensive project spanning from initial design through construction administration. The proposed facility will be a 9,500 square foot masonry fire station featuring a 6,000 square foot apparatus bay with three vehicle bays, living quarters, kitchen, administration areas, exercise room, and dormitory spaces. Required services include site plan approval, civil and structural engineering, architectural design, one exterior rendering, opinion of probable cost, mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering, permit documentation, bidding services, and construction administration. Proposals are due on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Firms must submit detailed proposals with a comprehensive cost breakdown covering surveying services, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding services, construction staking, and construction administrative services.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Extensive insurance requirements are mandated, including $2 million in general liability coverage, $2 million in automobile liability, a $3 million commercial umbrella policy, workers' compensation insurance, and $1 million in professional liability insurance. The township will retain ownership of all project documents, and the selected consultant must transfer all digital and electronic files. No bid bond is required, and payment will be made upon completion and acceptance of work by Chesterfield Township. The estimated project cost ranges between $5-6 million, providing potential respondents with a clear understanding of the project's financial scope. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the RFP emphasizes the need for comprehensive architectural and engineering expertise specific to fire station design and construction. Interested firms should carefully review the detailed requirements and prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their technical capabilities and understanding of the project's complex technical and administrative demands.