Grand Traverse County Civic Center Park-South Building Renovation and Expansion

Grand Traverse County is seeking sealed bids from qualified, licensed, and insured firms for a design/build services project to renovate and expand the South building at Civic Center Park in Traverse City, Michigan. The project involves comprehensive services including design, architectural and engineering planning, permit management, bid management, and construction management. The current single-story South building houses two restrooms, a vestibule, and storage space for Norte Youth Cycling, and the renovation will expand the restrooms, eliminate the vestibule, and add a two-plus bay garage for grounds equipment storage. An alternate component of the project requires supporting activities for a 19,000 sq ft pump track construction at the northwest corner of the park, including permitting, land clearing, tree management, and post-construction landscape restoration. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 17, 2025, at 8:30 am, with sealed bids due on November 5, 2025, at 12:00 pm. Bidders will be evaluated based on qualifications, project experience, approach feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and client references, with the county reserving the right to reject any or all bids and negotiate terms as needed.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide proof of bondability and maintain appropriate insurance coverage. The bid form includes sections for base bid and alternate pricing, with provisions for potential additional work and subcontractor listings. Contractors are required to hold their bid open for 60 consecutive calendar days from the bid due date. While a specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the design/build services suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The project requires the selected contractor to coordinate activities with the pump track installer and demonstrate expertise in municipal building renovation and expansion. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements for this specific county parks and facilities project.