Construction Manager Services for a New Recycling and Education Center

Genesee County is soliciting proposals through RFP #25-461 for Construction Manager Services for a new Recycling and Education Center located at 609 Chavez Drive in Flint, Michigan. The project involves developing a 23,000 square-foot permanent, state-approved recycling drop-off facility that will enable residents to dispose of household hazardous waste, electronics, paper, cardboard, plastic, and metals. Qualified Construction Management firms will be responsible for pre-construction and construction phase services, including project scheduling, budgeting, bidding, and coordination with the County and design team. The evaluation criteria will assess firms based on experience (40 points), project approach and methodology (30 points), cost proposal (15 points), schedule (5 points), and references (10 points). A mandatory pre-conference meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. EST, and attendance is required for bid consideration. Proposals are due by 12:00 p.m. EST on November 6, 2025, with a tentative review and potential interview period from November 7-17, 2025. The project is anticipated to be released for bid no later than April 2026, with construction completed and the facility operational by early 2027.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The project's Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) is not anticipated to exceed $10,500,000, excluding requested fees. The facility is designed with sustainability considerations, potentially incorporating features such as solar panels, stormwater management systems, locally-sourced materials, and efficient mechanical and electrical systems. The site will include concrete bunkers for different recycling categories, a recycling roll-off shelter, spaces for public interaction, staff administration, and household hazardous waste processing. The geotechnical investigation reveals complex subsurface conditions, including uncontrolled fill and very loose granular materials, which will require careful foundation design and potential fill removal or specialized foundation techniques. The site survey indicates the location is in Zone X, an area of minimal flood hazard, and includes comprehensive utility and infrastructure mapping. The County reserves the right to award the contract based on the most advantageous proposal, with board approval recommendation anticipated on December 10, 2025, and contract execution expected by January 30, 2026.