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

Grand Traverse County is soliciting sealed bids for a design-build project to renovate and expand the South building at Civic Center Park in Traverse City, Michigan. The project requires comprehensive services including design, architectural, engineering, permit management, bid management, and construction management for a complete, code-compliant building expansion. The current single-story South building contains two restrooms, a vestibule, and storage space for Norte Youth Cycling, and the renovation will modernize the restrooms, eliminate the vestibule, and add a 2+ bay garage for grounds equipment storage. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 9:00 am, with sealed electronic bids due via MITN Bidnet by Friday, October 10, 2025, at 12:00 pm. Bid evaluations will focus on team qualifications, project experience, approach and methodology, preliminary schedule, cost-effectiveness, and client references. Bidders must provide detailed submissions demonstrating their capabilities, including proof of bondability, and must hold their bid open for 60 consecutive calendar days. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids and negotiate separately to serve its best interests.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The project appears open to qualified, licensed, and insured design-build firms with demonstrated experience in similar municipal facility renovation and expansion projects. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project requires integration with existing Civic Center Park infrastructure and must align with Grand Traverse County standards, applicable building codes, and accessibility requirements. Though a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving design, demolition, site preparation, construction, and project management—suggests a substantial investment in modernizing the county's civic facilities. Interested firms should be prepared to provide a comprehensive proposal that balances technical expertise, project innovation, and cost-effectiveness to meet the county's operational and community needs.