Clinton County Courthouse South Door and Snowmelt Replacement

Clinton County is procuring a comprehensive renovation project for the Clinton County Courthouse located at 100 E. State Street in St. Johns, Michigan. The project involves replacing the existing concrete and snowmelt systems on the South, East, and North sides of the building, replacing the South entry and other exterior doors, and repairing concrete in the garage area. Specific deliverables include installing a new snowmelt system with two zones covering approximately 1,024 square feet, replacing mechanical and electrical infrastructure, and upgrading door systems. The project requires a single prime contractor who will complete the work in phases to minimize disruption to courthouse operations. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on July 17, 2024, with bids due by 2:00 p.m. local time on August 12, 2024, at the Clinton County Administration office. The project timeline mandates substantial completion by December 6, 2024, with final project closeout by December 30, 2024. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and provide 100% performance and payment bonds, with two potential alternates available for bidding.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders will be required to provide a builders risk policy equal to 100% of the total contract value, with two financial allowances included in the base bid: $5,000 for owner field changes and $10,000 for unknown existing construction at the South Entry. The project anticipates reduced permit fees, with building permits expected to be free and trade permits reduced by 50%. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in courthouse infrastructure upgrade. The project documents indicate that change order pricing will require detailed labor and material work sheets for review, and the work is not subject to prevailing wage rates. Electrical and mechanical specifications are quite detailed, requiring precise coordination with existing systems and careful implementation of new technologies for the snowmelt and entry systems.