Civil engineering and professional consulting services-township of independence

The Charter Township of Independence in Clarkston, Michigan, is seeking qualified civil engineering and professional consulting firms through a Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide on-call engineering services. The procurement aims to select up to three prequalified engineering firms that will be available to perform various municipal engineering tasks on an as-needed basis. The scope of work is comprehensive, encompassing construction project planning, design, and management; topographic surveying; permit applications; construction administration and inspection; park and recreation planning; and infrastructure development. Specific services include roadway construction, sidewalk and pathway construction, water main and sewer infrastructure work, underground utility rehabilitation, and traffic signal construction. The evaluation of proposals will use a point-based system, with 30 points allocated to professional qualifications, 30 points to past project involvement, and 40 points to the fee proposal. Proposals are due on July 10, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., with potential interviews scheduled for the week of July 14, 2025, and an anticipated contract award date of July 22, 2025.

The RFP does not specify any explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be a non-exclusive Professional Services Agreement, allowing the Township flexibility in project assignment through individual purchase orders. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the agreement includes detailed provisions for consultant compensation, with monthly invoicing and a 30-day payment term. Reimbursable expenses will be calculated at actual cost plus a 1.15 factor for approved additional services. The consultant will be required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including worker's compensation, general liability, professional liability, and automotive insurance with specified minimum coverage amounts. Though a specific contract value is not disclosed, the on-call nature of the services suggests a potentially significant but variable budget depending on the Township's infrastructure needs and project volumes throughout the contract period.