Energy Auditor and Quality Control Inspector Contractors for the Genesee...

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	Feb 20, 2026
Due:	Mar 26, 2026
Agency:	Genesee County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	26-477
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February 20, 2026

GENESEE COUNTY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) #26-477

Sealed statements of qualifications will be received until 12:00 p.m. (EST), Thursday,

March 26, 2026, at the Genesee County Purchasing Department, 324 S Saginaw Street,

Suite 9A, Flint, MI, 48502 for Energy Auditor and Quality Control Inspector Contractors

for the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission’s (GCMPC)

Weatherization Program.

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.

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

offeror’s response with the offer number, offer’s name, offer’s due date and time, and your

firm’s name. The offer request number and due date for this RFQ are:

DUE DATE:

12:00 PM (EST), Thursday, March 26, 2026

DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS: 3:00 PM (EST) Wednesday, March 4, 2026

REQUEST OFFER NUMBER

#26-477

Rita Schubert

Rita Schubert, Purchasing Manager

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Attachments

RFQ 26-477

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS ..................................................... 3

SECTION 2 – STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS .............................................. 4

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

SECTION 4 – MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFERORS ................................ 7

SECTION 5 – SCOPE OF SERVICES ................................................................... 10

SECTION 6 – INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM OFFERORS ........................... 12

SECTION 7 – EVALUATION PROCESS AND SELECTION ................................ 14

SECTION 8 – INSURANCE REQUIRED FROM BIDDERS...................................14

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

Insurance Checklist……..……………………………………………………………..19

Inspection Bid Price Sheet...................................................................................20

CONTRACTORS DATA SHEET ............................................................................ 23

ATTACHMENT 2 – System for Award Management (SAM) Registration.........27

ATTACHMENT 3 – Sample Insurance Documents ............................................ 28

Exhibit C………………………………………………………………………………….32

RFQ 26-477

RFQ #26-477 Energy Auditor and Quality Control Inspector Contractors

for the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission’s (GCMPC)

Weatherization Program

SECTION 1 – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. Sealed statements of qualifications will be received until 12:00 p.m. (EST), Thursday,

March 26, 2026, at the Genesee County Purchasing Department, 324 S Saginaw

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

of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed holidays. Label the envelope containing

the information response as described on page 1. LATE PROPOSALS AND

PROPOSALS SENT BY FACSIMILE OR E-MAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

2. 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.

3. Submit one original, one paper copy of your bid. After the offer closes you may

be contacted to send the County an electronic copy of your offer. 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. Offers

may not be submitted at the MITN site for this offering.

4. All submissions will be time stamped by an individual within the Office of Fiscal Service

Department. 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 Bidder’s

responsibility to ensure that its bid is time stamped by the Fiscal Services Department

by the deadline. This responsibility rests entirely with the Bidder, regardless of delays

resulting from postal handling or for any other reasons. Bids will be accepted at any time

during the normal course of business only, said hours being 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Local

Time, Monday through Friday, legal holidays as exception.

5. Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network– an alternate review of this quote under

Offer under #26-477 Energy Auditor and Quality Control Inspector Contractors for

the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission’s (GCMPC)

Weatherization Program can be done at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn.

i. 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 or

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, RFQs, and RFQs for

other member governmental agencies. If you need help registering,

RFQ 26-477

please call Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network support

department toll free 1-800-835-4603.

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

responses, or any other matters related to this RFQ, 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 quote.

7. All prospective offerors shall be responsible for routinely checking the Genesee County

Purchasing Department website at Genesee County, MI (geneseecountymi.gov) for

issued addenda and other relevant information. Genesee County shall not be

responsible for the failure of a prospective offeror to obtain addenda and other

information issued at any time related to this RFQ.

8. A sample of a contract is attached to this RFQ. After the award is made to the successful

offeror, the County and the successful offeror will negotiate a final contract that

substantially conforms to said contract. Any exceptions to the terms and conditions of

the contract and this RFQ must be clearly set forth in your bid and referenced on

company letterhead. The County will not entertain negotiations to change any terms

and conditions of the contract or RFQ unless those changes are requested in your bid.

9. 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.

10. Offers must be submitted in the format outlined in SECTION 6 - INFORMATION

REQUIRED FROM OFFERORS to be deemed responsive.

SECTION 2 – STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS

See Genesee County website, Purchasing Department for Standard Terms and

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

RFQ 26-477

SECTION 3 – ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Purpose: Through this RFQ, Genesee County (“the County”) is soliciting RFQ’s from

individuals who are qualified as an Energy Auditor and Quality Control Inspector

Contractors for the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission’s (GCMPC)

Weatherization Program.

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

on behalf of the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission (GCMPC). The

contact person is Rita Schubert, Purchasing Manager, Genesee County, 324 S Saginaw

Street, Suite 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 RFQ shall be submitted in

writing and received no later than Wednesday, March 4, 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 RFQ, and please entitle

the subject line of your e-mail as follows: Question(s) for RFQ #26-477. No verbal

interpretation to any respondent as to the meaning of any requirement stated in this

RFQ shall be binding on Genesee County. All responses to questions regarding

this RFQ shall be issued in writing and distributed as an addendum by Genesee

County.

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

RFQ prior to the date for quote submission. In such an event, an addendum will be

posted on the Purchasing Department website Genesee County, MI

(geneseecountymi.gov). Further, all offerors shall acknowledge having seen any and

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

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

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

notification to the selected offeror will be the responsibility of the respondent and will not

be reimbursed by Genesee County. Quotes should be prepared simply and

economically, providing a straightforward, concise description of the offeror’s ability to

meet the requirements of this RFQ.

6. Responsive Offerors: To ensure proper consideration, all offerors are encouraged to

submit a complete response to this RFQ using the format outlined in Section 6,

INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM OFFERORS. In addition, at least one of the paper

quotes must be signed with an original signature of the official authorized to bind the

offeror to its provisions.

7. Offerors Modifications: Clarifications, modifications, or amendments to any quote that

has been submitted, but prior to the Quotes closing date, may be made only within the

discretion and written approval of the Purchasing Manager.

RFQ 26-477

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
26-477	Energy Auditor and Quality Control Inspector Contractors for the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission's (GCMPC) Weatherization Program Prevailing Wage	Thursday, March 26, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Energy Auditor and Quality Control Inspector Contractors for the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission's (GCMPC) Weatherization Program

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