6818 RFP General Civil Engineering Services

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	Feb 17, 2026
Due:	Feb 27, 2026
Agency:	Washtenaw Community College
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
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WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Purchasing Department – Room SC 326

RFP # 6818 General Civil Engineering Services

RFP Due Date: February 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST

4800 E. Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

PHONE: (734) 973-3448

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Request for Proposal #6818

General Civil Engineering Services

RFP Release Date: February 10, 2026

Proposal Due Date: February 27, 2026

Submit proposals electronically via email to:

Don Harrison

Washtenaw Community College

pur@wccnet.edu

RFP # 6818 General Civil Engineering Services

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Purchasing Department – Room SC 326

RFP # 6818 General Civil Engineering Services

RFP Due Date: February 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST

4800 E. Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

PHONE: (734) 973-3448

1.0 Proposal Invitation

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is requesting proposals from engineering firms able to provide a

variety of studies, civil engineering, surveying and construction management services required by

Washtenaw Community College as needed. The services desired include, but are not limited to, design

and preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates, construction inspection/observation,

construction contract administration, permit drawings and applications, grant applications and

administration. This is an indefinite scope, indefinite delivery solicitation for miscellaneous services

under $50,000 per project.

Firms are asked to submit general, non-project related proposals in line with their area of expertise. Firms

will be chosen based on how closely their expertise fits with the needs of the required work, their

proposed work plan and fees. If a partnership is required for a particular project between two firms, then

the lead firm will submit qualifications, work plan and fee proposal for the sub-consultant, which will be

evaluated as part of the proposal.

2.0 Planned RFP Schedule

RFP Issued: 02/10/2026

Submission of Written Questions for Contractors: 0 2 / 2 0 / 2 0 2 6

Written Questions Responded by the College: 02/24/2026

RFP Due Date: 02/27/2026

3.0 Specifications

General services to be provided may include any of the following:

A. Prepare plans and specifications for capital improvement projects varying in complexity, which may

include projects such as renovations, design for service roads and pathways, storm water

infrastructure, and upgrades to athletic fields and facilities. Services may include preliminary plans

and cost estimates, testing services, detail design and construction documents, and construction

inspection.

B. Prepare permit applications as needed, including EGLE, FEMA, WCRC, WCWRC, Ann Arbor Township,

etc.

D. Perform inspections of sidewalk, stairs, boardwalks and other structures, as well as plans and

specifications for repairing and replacing them.

E. Provide special reports on a variety of subjects including but not limited to feasibility studies,

including pedestrian, vehicle and boardwalks.

F. Coordinate, facilitate and/or attend project-related meetings, such as public information gathering

meetings, WCC and staff pre-bid and pre-construction meetings.

G. Review plans for ADA compliance and accessibility improvements.

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Purchasing Department – Room SC 326

RFP # 6818 General Civil Engineering Services

RFP Due Date: February 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST

4800 E. Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

PHONE: (734) 973-3448

H. Provide construction administration, including, but not limited to, review and approval of material

submittals, construction observation, change order approval, attendance at construction progress

meetings and preparation of meeting minutes, punch list development, and final review for project

close out.

a. Provide as-built drawings in AutoCAD.

b. Coordinate with other local agencies.

I. Provide staff to work as contract administrators and owner’s representatives on projects.

Examples of Projects

Projects that may be completed wholly or in part under this RFP may include, but not be limited to:

A. Design for renovation, replacement, and new trails, pathways, park roads and parking lots.

B. Design and engineering for repairs and renovation of existing areas and boardwalks.

C. Design for accessibility improvements to rectify non-ADA compliant amenities.

D. EGLE MS4 Storm Water permit update.

E. Update overall campus infrastructure map and CAD files.

Requirements

A. Ability to work effectively with WCC supervisory staff to create user specific to drawings/standards

of design work required.

B. Ability to work effectively with the public and public agencies.

C. The ability to manage construction contracts effectively.

D. The ability to provide support at public meetings, including explaining technical issues and

responding to public comments and input.

E. Extensive experience and expertise with design and implementation of ADA laws and the principles

of universal design and barrier-free access.

F. Extensive experience administering grants through State and other agencies.

G. Expertise with sustainable design practices.

Example of Tasks for Projects:

1. Construction Projects:

Engineering or project management services as requested on public works projects including, but

not limited to sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water mains, street paving, sidewalks, bridges, drainage

projects, and building repairs in accordance with Ann Arbor Township and WCC Standards and

procedures.

2. Topographic Survey (it is acceptable if this service is via a subconsultant):

Perform various topographical surveying tasks as requested for the preparation of civil engineering

construction plans. The desired surveying services will include but not be limited to the gathering of

topographical survey data and providing digital submissions. It is understood that the final work

product will be a complete survey that will contain all known site features and will be ready for use

as a base drawing for final engineering plans.

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Purchasing Department – Room SC 326

RFP # 6818 General Civil Engineering Services

RFP Due Date: February 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST

a) Data Collection:

4800 E. Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

PHONE: (734) 973-3448

1. Topographic data for 1” = 20’ scale plans.

2. All Right-of-Way (ROW) lines and monumentation to be located and shown.

3. Location of all planimetric features within project site, within ROW adjacent to or

within project site, and 100 ft. outside of the project site.

4. Minimum of one (1) on-site bench mark for every 600 ft. of utility or 36,000 sq. ft. of

project area shall be shown and described, minimum of two (2) per project.

5. All overhead and underground, public and private utilities shall be located.

Overhead information shall include:

Location and type of utility

Underground information shall include:

Type of structure Location and type of utility Size of structure

Measured casting elevation

Measured invert(s) elevation of pipe/top of pipe elevation

7. Datum to be in vertical datum of NAVD88 and horizontal datum of NAVD83

(Michigan State Plane coordinates, international feet).

8. Sufficient ground elevations for digital terrain model (DTM) generation for 1 ft.

contours, including around curb radii and through intersections. Curb ramps should

have all four (4) corners of the “level landing” and ten (10) adjacent flags of the

sidewalk transition located.

9. Where there is the potential of utilities crossing the project area, obtain utility

information outside the project limits (i.e. Locate downstream/upstream sanitary

sewer manholes that tie into manholes within the project area).

3. Plans and Specifications:

Preparation of plans and specifications shall include preliminary reports, identification of

alternatives, cost estimates and contract documents. The consultant shall also secure all necessary

permits from all approving agencies including, but not limited to the Michigan Department of

Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), WCRC, Washtenaw County Water Resources

Commissioner (WCWRC), and Ann Arbor Township.

4. Supervision and Administration:

Contract administration shall require the performance of all general field services required on

construction projects such as construction staking, continuous monitoring of the project,

coordination and supervision of testing services, approval and correction of shop drawings,

attendance at meetings and conferences, final inspection and measurement, periodic reporting of

progress, preparation of progress payments, review and recommendation of claims, preparation of

change orders and preparation of final payment.

5. Supervision and Inspection:

Engineering supervision and full-time inspection services shall be provided for all construction work

on which this task is assigned to the consulting engineer. Sufficient personnel as agreed upon by

WCC shall be assigned to the construction project to ensure that each element of the project is

constructed in keeping with the plans and specifications approved by WCC.

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Purchasing Department – Room SC 326

RFP # 6818 General Civil Engineering Services

RFP Due Date: February 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST

4800 E. Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

PHONE: (734) 973-3448

Activities associated with this task will be dedicated to verifying that all materials provided and work

performed is in conformance with the project plans and specifications and they include:

a) Providing inspection personnel that posses the necessary, current accreditations consistent

with the current edition of the MDOT Standard Specifications.

b) Thorough review of the plans and specifications, and other project related documents prior to

construction start up.

c) Daily communication with contractor supervision to coordinate inspection activities and to

properly inspect, test, measure and document the work.

d) Daily communication with the contractor advising of needed corrections to the work –

i.e. traffic control, soil erosion device maintenance, etc.

g) Attend progress/planning meetings.

h) Inspect materials to be used in the work, verifying they meet the project specifications.

i) Document material usage and quantities on Daily Observation Reports.

k) Inspect the Contractor’s workmanship to verify that it meets the methods, tolerances, time

requirements, temperature requirements, etc., of the specifications and document this on

Daily Observation Reports.

l) Inspect and document that the work is performed and completed to the lines, grades and

elevations required by the project plans and specifications.

m) Document daily Contractor workforce and weather conditions on the Daily Observation

Reports.

n) Document daily Contractor activities, including any description and explanation of downtime,

damage to the work, any actions taken by others including private utilities, City forces, adjacent

property owners, etc., on the Daily Observation Reports.

o) Conduct daily review/inspection of temporary traffic control devices and the maintenance of

traffic throughout the construction influence area.

p) Perform and document wage rate interviews on Federally funded projects.

q) Document changes, extra work, “revisions to” notes, etc. on the plans provided to the

inspector to assist in preparation of “as built” plans.

r) Develop and maintain the project “punch list”;

6. As-Built Construction Plans:

The specific tasks associated with the development of the “as-built” plans include:

a) Obtain “original” electronic format contract plans from WCC;

b) Document all plan changes, extra work, “revisions to” notes, etc. as project work progresses.

c) Collect and confirm all field changes, develop the appropriate “as constructed” notes;

d) Develop/draft the “as-built” drawings, review and approve the “as-built” plans.

The “as-built” plans will conform to WCC or Ann Arbor Township Standard Specifications

and will be provided to WCC on USB drive or other approved media. As-built plans shall be

provided within one month of completion of the project.

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

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