Solar Canopy Design and Installation at Genesee County Animal Control

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	Jan 29, 2026
Due:	Feb 18, 2026
Agency:	Genesee County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	26-469
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Chrystal Simpson

Chief Financial Officer

Purchasing Department

324 S Saginaw Street, Ste 9A, Flint, Michigan 48502

Phone: (810) 257-3030 Fax (810) 257-3560

January 9, 2026

GENESEE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 26-469

Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m. (EST), Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Genesee

County Purchasing Department 324 S Saginaw Street, Ste 9A, Flint, MI, 48502 for Solar Canopy Design

and Installation at Genesee County Animal Control Facility.

This procurement is conducted in accordance with the Genesee County Purchasing Regulations, a copy of

which is on file and available for inspection at the Genesee County Purchasing Department or at the website

Microsoft Word - PURCHASING REGULATIONS 8222016.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (EST) at the

Genesee County Animal Control Facility, G-4351 W. Pasadena Ave., Flint, MI 48504. All vendors

submitting a proposal must attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting and arrive within a reasonable time

following the start of the meeting. This meeting will afford consultants the opportunity to obtain

information about this project and ask any questions directly related to this solicitation. An attendance

sheet will be provided and shall serve as the official document verifying attendance. Failure to attend this

meeting shall result in disqualification of the Consultants’ bid.

Each offeror is responsible for labeling the exterior of the sealed envelope containing the proposal response

with the proposal number, proposal name, proposal due date and time, and your firm’s name. The proposal

request number and due date for this RFP are:

DUE DATE:

DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS:

PRE-BID MEETING:

POST MEETING SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS:

PROPOSAL NUMBER

2:00 PM (EST), Wednesday, February 18, 2026

3:00 PM (EST) Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Monday, January 26, 2026 @ 10:00 AM (EST)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026, before 3:00 PM

#26-469

Rita Schubert

Rita Schubert, Purchasing Manager

Attachments

GENESEE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

www.geneseecountymi.gov

RFP #26-469

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS...................................... 3

SECTION 2 - STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS.................................. 5

SECTION 3 - ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS................................ 5

SECTION 4 - QUALIFICATIONS OF PROPOSERS .................................. 9

SECTION 5 - SCOPE OF WORK ............................................................... 9

SECTION 6 - INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM PROPOSERS ............ 12

SECTION 7 – SUPPLEMENTAL CONDITIONS....................................... 11

SECTION 8 - EVALUATION CRITERIA & SELECTION PROCEDURE... 13

SECTION 9 – INSURANCE REQUIRED FROM PROPOSERS ............... 14

COST PROPOSAL FORM ....................................................................... 17

SIGNATURE PAGE.................................................................................. 18

GENESEE COUNTY INSURANCE CHECKLIST ..................................... 19

REFERENCES…...................................................................................... 20

CONSTRUCTION WORK CONTRACT .................................................... 21

EXHIBIT A………. .................................................................................... 31

EXHIBIT B………. .................................................................................... 33

EXHIBIT C..................................................................................................34

RFP #26-469

RFP #26-469 SOLAR CANOPY DESIGN AND INSTALLATION AT

GENESEE COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY

SECTION 1 - INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

1. Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m. (EST), Wednesday, February 18,

2026, at the Genesee County Purchasing Department, 324 S Saginaw Street, Ste

9A, Flint, MI, 48502. The Genesee County Purchasing Department hours of

operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed holidays check website for closed days.

Label the sealed envelope containing the proposal response as described on page

1. LATE PROPOSALS AND PROPOSALS SENT BY FACSIMILE OR E-MAIL

WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

2. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 10:00

a.m. (EST) at the Genesee County Animal Control Facility, G-4351 W. Pasadena

Ave., Flint, MI 48504. All vendors submitting a proposal must attend the mandatory

pre-bid meeting and arrive within a reasonable time following the start of the meeting.

This meeting will afford consultants the opportunity to obtain information about this

project and ask any questions directly related to this solicitation. An attendance sheet

will be provided and shall serve as the official document verifying attendance. Failure

to attend this meeting shall result in disqualification of the Consultants’ bid.

3. Please carefully review this document. It provides information necessary to aid

participating vendors in formulating a thorough response. A formal, comprehensive

review period will be conducted to ensure that Genesee County selects the best

possible vendor that will provide the best value and service.

4. Submit one original and one paper copy of your proposal. After the proposal

closes, you will be contacted to send the County an electronic copy of your

complete proposal via email. All proposals submitted become the property of

Genesee County. The original must include a signature on the Signature Page of a

person authorized to make a binding offer. Failure to provide the required number of

duplicate copies may result in rejection of your proposal. Proposals may not be

submitted on the MITN site for this offering.

5. All submissions will be time stamped by an individual within Fiscal Services. The only

acceptable evidence of the time of receipt of the submissions is that of the time clock

that resides within said department. It is each Proposer’s responsibility to ensure that

its proposal is time stamped by Fiscal Services by the deadline. This responsibility

rests entirely with the Proposer, regardless of delays resulting from postal handling

or for any other reasons. Proposals will be accepted at any time during the normal

course of business only, said hours being 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Local Time, Monday

through Friday, legal holidays as exception.

6. Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network– an alternate review of the RFP #26-

469 Solar Canopy Design and Installation at Genesee County Animal Control

Facility can be done at:

http://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn

RFP #26-469

a. Genesee County has partnered with BidNet as part of the Michigan Inter-

governmental Trade Network (MITN) and will post their bid opportunities to

this site. As a vendor, you can register with Michigan Inter-governmental

Trade

Network

(use

hyperlink

https://www.mitn.info/Registration.asp?ID=2340) and be sure that you see

all available bids and opportunities. By selecting automatic bid notification,

your company will receive emails once Genesee County has a bid

opportunity that matches your company's business. In addition, the site

handles bid opportunities, RFPs, and RFQs for other member governmental

agencies. If you need help registering, please call Michigan Inter-

governmental Trade Network support department toll free 1-800-835-4603.

7. All communications, any modifications, clarifications, amendments, questions,

responses or any other matters related to this RFP, shall be made by and through

the purchasing contact reference in this solicitation. No contact regarding this

solicitation made with other County employees is permitted. Any violation of this

condition may result in immediate rejection of proposal.

8. All prospective proposers shall be responsible for routinely checking the Genesee

County Purchasing Department website at Genesee County, MI for issued addenda

and other relevant information. Genesee County shall not be responsible for the

failure of a prospective proposer to obtain addenda and other information issued at

any time related to this RFP.

9. A sample of a contract is attached to this RFP. After the award is made to the

successful proposer, the County and the successful proposer will negotiate a final

contract that substantially conforms to said contract. Any exceptions to the terms and

conditions of the contract and this RFP must be clearly set forth in your proposal and

referenced on company letterhead. The County will not entertain negotiations to

change any terms and conditions of the contract or RFP unless those changes are

requested in your proposal.

10. Insurance must be provided prior to the contract starting date and kept in full effect

and compliance during the entire contract period. Insurance requirements are

provided in Section 8 Insurance Required from Proposer. Failure to comply with these

provisions will cause termination of the agreement. The County of Genesee requires

a signed Genesee County Insurance Checklist form with each proposal submitted.

The Contractor agrees to be responsible for any loss or damage to property or

persons due to the performance of services herein contracted and further agrees to

indemnify and defend the County of Genesee harmless from any loss or damage

resulting therefrom.

County Policy dictates that under no circumstances can the County agree to indemnify

proposers pursuant to Michigan Law.

11. Proposal Format: Proposals must be submitted in the format outlined in SECTION 6

- INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM PROPOSERS to be deemed responsive.

RFP #26-469

SECTION 2 - STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. See Genesee County website, Purchasing Department for Standard Terms and

Conditions by going to the following link: Std T C SECTION 2023.pdf

SECTION 3 - ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Purpose: Through this RFP, Genesee County (“the County”) is soliciting

proposals from qualified firms who can provide Solar Canopy Design and

Installation at Genesee County Animal Control Facility.

2. Issuing Office: This RFP is issued by the Genesee County Purchasing

Department on behalf of the Genesee County Facilities and Operations

Department. The contact person is Rita Schubert, Purchasing Manager, Genesee

County, 324 S Saginaw Street, Ste 9A, Flint, Michigan 48502, phone (810) 257-

3195 and rschubert@geneseecountymi.gov. Email is the preferred method of

contact.

3. Questions & Inquiries: All questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted in

writing and received no later than Wednesday January 21, 2026, before 3:00 PM

(EST) to the Genesee County Purchasing Department as listed above. E-mail is

the preferred method of contact for all inquiries concerning this RFP, and please

entitle the subject line of your e-mail as follows: Question(s) for RFP 26-469. No

verbal interpretation to any respondent as to the meaning of any requirement

stated in this RFP shall be binding on Genesee County. All responses to questions

regarding this RFP shall be issued in writing and distributed as an addendum by

Genesee County. All responses to questions regarding this RFP will be addressed

during the pre-conference meeting. Vendors who have attended the pre-

conference meeting will also be allowed to submit questions no later than Tuesday,

January 27, 2025, before 3:00 PM.

4. Addenda: Genesee County reserves the right to amend and provide clarification

of this RFP prior to the date for proposal submission. In such an event, an

addendum will be posted on the Purchasing Department website Genesee County,

MI. Further, all proposers shall acknowledge having seen any and all addendums

issued (1, 2, 3, etc.) on the Signature Page.

5. Proposal Considerations: All costs incurred in the preparation of a response to

this RFP or any costs prior to approval of the contract by Genesee County and

formal notification to the selected proposer will be the responsibility of the

respondent and will not be reimbursed by Genesee County. Proposals should be

prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise description

of the proposer’s ability to meet the requirements of this RFP.

6. Responsive Proposals: To ensure proper consideration, all proposers are

encouraged to submit a complete response to this RFP using the format outlined

in SECTION 6 - INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM PROPOSERS. In addition, at

RFP #26-469

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

BID NO	BID NAME	BID DUE DATE AND TIME	BID AWARDED TO
26-469	Solar Canopy Design and Installation at Genesee County Animal Control A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (EST) at the Genesee County Animal Control Facility, G-4351 W. Pasadena Ave., Flint, MI 48504. All vendors submitting a proposal must attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting and arrive within a reasonable time following the start of the meeting. Wage Determinant Addendum 1 Pre-Bid Meeting Sign in Sheet	Wednesday, February 18, 2026 @ 2:00 PM