Demolition of Genesee County Administration Building

June 25, 2026
GENESEE COUNTY INVITATION TO BID (ITB) #26-507
Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. (EST), Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Genesee County
Purchasing Department, 324 S Saginaw Street, Suite 9A, Flint, MI, 48502 for the Demolition of
Genesee County Administration Building (1101 Beach St. Flint, MI 48502).
An on-site mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (EST)
at 1101 Beach St., MI 48502 on the veranda. All contractors submitting a bid must attend the
mandatory pre-bid meeting and arrive within a reasonable time following the start of the meeting. This
meeting will afford contractors and sub-contractors the opportunity to obtain information about this
project and ask any questions directly related to this solicitation. An attendance sheet will be provided
and will serve as the official document verifying attendance. Failure to attend this meeting shall result
in disqualification of a Contractor's bid. After the formal meeting, contractors will be able to tour the
building to gather any information needed to submit a bid. Please note that the building's air
conditioning will not be operational.
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 the sealed envelope containing the bid response
with the bid number, bid name, bid due date and time, and your firm's name. The bid request number
and due date for this ITB are:
DUE DATE: Thursday, July 30, 2026, before 2:00 pm (EST)
DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, before 5:00 pm (EST)
PRE-BID MEETING: Thursday, July 9, 2026 @ 10:00 AM (EST)
POST MEETING SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, before 5:00 PM
BID REQUEST NUMBER: #26-507
Derrick Jones, Purchasing Administrator
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ITB #26-507 Demolition of Genesee County Administration
Building
SECTION 1 - INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
1. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 PM (EST), Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the
Genesee County Purchasing Department, 324 S Saginaw Street, Suite 9A, Flint, MI,
48502. Genesee County Purchasing Department hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., closed holidays, check website for closed days. Label the envelope containing the
bid response as described on page 1. LATE BIDS AND BIDS SENT BY FACSIMILE OR
E- MAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
2. An on-site mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at
10:00 a.m. (EST) at 1101 Beach St., MI 48502 on the veranda. All contractors submitting
a bid must attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting and arrive within a reasonable time
following the start of the meeting. This meeting will afford contractors and sub-contractors
the opportunity to obtain information about this project and ask any questions directly
related to this solicitation. An attendance sheet will be provided and will serve as the official
document verifying attendance. Failure to attend this meeting shall result in disqualification
of a Contractor's bid. After the formal meeting, contractors will be able to tour the building
to gather any information needed to submit a bid. Please note that the building's air
conditioning will not be operational.
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, one paper copy of your bid. After the bid closes you will be
contacted to send the County an electronic copy of your complete bid. All bids
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 bid. Bids may not be
submitted at the MITN site for this offering.
5. All submissions will be time stamped by an individual within the Office of 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 Bidder's responsibility to ensure that
its bid is time stamped by the Office of Fiscal Services 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 an exception.
6. Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) - an alternate review of this project
can be done at (under bid # 26-507 Demolition of Genesee County Administration
Building https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn
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a. Genesee County has partnered with BidNet as part of the Michigan Inter-
governmental Trade Network 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, ITBs, 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 ITB, shall be made by and through the purchasing
contact reference in this solicitation. No contact regarding this solicitation made with other
County employees or County hired consultants is permitted. Any violation of this condition
may result in immediate rejection of bid.
8. All prospective bidders 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 proposer to obtain addenda and other
information issued at any time related to this ITB.
9. A sample of a contract is attached to this ITB. After the award is made to the successful
bidder, 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 ITB must be clearly set forth in your bid and referenced on the company
letterhead. The County will not entertain negotiations to change any terms and conditions
of the contract or ITB unless those changes are requested in your bid.
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 the
attached sample contract. Failure to comply with these provisions will cause termination
of the agreement. The County of Genesee requires a signed Genesee County Insurance
Requirements acknowledgement form with each bid 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 against all claims or demands whatsoever, and to hold the
County of Genesee harmless from any loss or damage resulting from thereof.
County policy dictates that under no circumstances can the County agree to indemnify
bidders pursuant to Michigan Law.
11. Bid Format: Bids must be submitted in the format outlined in Section 7. IMFORMATION
REQUIRED FROM BIDDERS to be deemed responsive.
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12. Local Preference for Genesee County Businesses: Unless the funding source for the
contract prohibits such preferences, within 5 business days of bid opening, if the lowest
responsive responsible bidder is not a Genesee County Business a Genesee County
Business who has submitted a responsive bid that is no more than 5% higher than the
lowest responsive bid may submit an amended bid to the Purchasing Administrator. In the
event that there are multiple Preferred Businesses that would qualify for an opportunity to
submit an amended bid, only the Preferred Business submitting the lowest qualifying bid
may submit an amended bid. A Preferred Business who is the lowest responsive
responsible bidder may not amend their bid pursuant to this section. Amended bids
submitted by Preferred Businesses in this manner shall be considered along with other
responsive bids submitted by responsible bidders
13. Contractors are to utilize the forms that are contained in this packet.
SECTION 2 - STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS
View Genesee County's 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 ITB, Genesee County ("the County") is soliciting bids from
qualified contractors who can provide demolishing services to the County's vacant old
administration building, 1101 Beach St., Flint, MI, as requested by Genesee County
Facilities and Operation Department.
2. Issuing Office: This ITB is issued by the Genesee County Purchasing Department on
behalf of the Genesee County Facilities and Operation Department. The contact person
is Derrick Jones, Purchasing Administrator, Genesee County, 324 S Saginaw St, Suite
9A, Flint, Michigan 48502, phone: (810)-257-3195, fax: (810) 257-3380 and
djones@geneseecountymi.gov. Email is the preferred method of contact.
3. Bid Bond: A bid bond is required upon submission of bid. Contractor must furnish a
bid bond or cashier's check (payable to Treasurer, County of Genesee) equal to five
percent (5%) of the total amount of the submitted bid price.
4. Questions & Inquiries: All questions regarding this ITB shall be submitted in writing
and received before 5:00 pm on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, to the Genesee County
Purchasing Department as listed above. E-mail is the preferred method of contact for
all inquiries concerning this ITB, and please title the subject line of your e-mail as
follows: Question(s) for ITB # 26-507. No verbal interpretation to any respondent as
to the meaning of any requirement stated in this ITB shall be binding on Genesee
County. All responses to questions regarding this ITB shall be issued in writing and
distributed as an addendum by Genesee County after the due date. Contractors who
have attended the mandatory pre-bid meeting will also be allowed to submit questions
no later than Wednesday, July 15, 2026, before 5:00 pm. Responses to all questions
received for this project, along with the attendance sheet from pre-bid meeting, will be
posted as an addendum no later than July 20, 2026.
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5. Addenda: Genesee County reserves the right to amend and provide clarification of this
ITB prior to the date for bid submission. In such an event, an addendum will be posted
on the Purchasing Department website Current Bids (www.geneseecountymi.gov).
Further, all proposers shall acknowledge having seen any and all addendums issued (1,
2, 3, etc.) on the Signature Page.
6. Bid Considerations: All costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this ITB 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. Bids should be prepared simply and economically,
providing a straightforward, concise description of the proposer's ability to meet the
requirements of this ITB.
7. Responsive Bids: To ensure proper consideration, all proposers are encouraged to
submit a complete response to this ITB using the format outlined in Section 7,
INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM PROPOSERS. In addition, at least one of the paper
bids must be signed with an original signature of the official authorized to bind the
proposer to its provisions.
8. Bid Modifications: Clarifications, modifications, or amendments to any Bid that has
been submitted, but prior to the Bid Opening Date, may be made only within the
discretion and written approval of the Purchasing Manager.
9. Withdrawal of Bid: Bids may only be withdrawn by the proposer with written notice
prior to the date and time set for the opening of bids.
10. Validity Period: Any bid submitted as a result of this Invitation to Bid shall be binding
on the proposer for 120 calendar days following the due date.
11. Right To Reject: Genesee County reserves the right to reject any and all bids received
in response to this ITB.
12. Disclosure: All information in an offeror's bid is subject to disclosure under the
provisions of Public Act N. 442 of 1976 known as the "Freedom of Information Act". This
Act also provides for the complete disclosure of contracts and attachments thereto. In
the event that a proposer wishes to designate any portion of their submission as
"confidential" or "proprietary," the proposer must contact the Purchasing Manager prior
to submission of the bid. All requests regarding disclosure and requests for
confidentiality of a bid response to this ITB shall be submitted in writing and received no
later than Friday, July 24, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. (EST), to the Genesee County
Purchasing Department as listed above.
13. Errors, Omissions, And Discrepancies: If a Bidder discovers any ambiguity, conflict,
discrepancy, omission, or other error in the ITB, it shall immediately notify the Genesee
County Purchasing Manager of such error in writing and request modification or
clarification of the document prior to the deadline for submitting questions. Genesee
County will make modifications by issuing a written addendum. The bidder is
responsible for clarifying any ambiguity, conflict, discrepancy, omission, or other error in
the Invitation for Bids prior to submitting a bid or it shall be waived.
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14. Best and Final Offers: Discussions may be undertaken with those proposers whose
bid, based on the evaluation criteria stated herein, has been determined to be
reasonably susceptible of being selected for an award. After discussions are held, and
prior to award, proposers may be allowed the opportunity to submit revisions to their
bids for the purpose of obtaining best and final offers.
During the aforementioned procedures, neither the names of any of the proposers nor
the contents of any bid will be disclosed until the completion of negotiations and revision
of bids (Best and Final Offers).
The contract that may be entered into will be awarded based on the bid response and,
where applicable, the Best and Final Offer that is the most advantageous to Genesee
County, per the evaluation criteria included in this ITB.
15. Prime Contractor Responsibilities: The successful offeror(s) shall be required to
assume responsibility for all services offered in the bid regardless of who produces
them. Further, the County will consider the successful offeror to be the sole point of
contact with regard to contractual matters, including payment of any and all charges
resulting from the contract.
16. Non-Assignability: The contract may not be assigned, transferred, or conveyed by the
Contractor without the expressed written consent of Genesee County.
17. Independent Contractor: It is understood and agreed to, by and between the
Contractor and Genesee County, that any and all acts that the Contractor or its
personnel, employees, and servants perform pursuant to the terms of the Contract shall
be undertaken as independent contractors and not as employees of Genesee County
by or with a contract or agreement, nor impose any liability upon Genesee County. All
acts and contracts of the Contractor shall be in its own name and not in the name of
Genesee County.
18. Subcontracts: The Contractor shall not enter into subcontracts to this Agreement with
additional parties without obtaining prior written approval of Genesee County. A
condition of granting such approval is that such subcontractors shall be subject to all
conditions and provisions of this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for the
performance of all subcontractors.
19. Prevailing Wage Addendum: The Contractor acknowledges that Section 3-302(3) of
the Genesee County Purchasing Regulations requires the Contractor and its
subcontractors to pay laborers and mechanics not less than the prevailing wage rates
and fringe benefits for corresponding classes of laborers and mechanics employed on
similar projects in the area. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the
Prevailing Wage Addendum attached as Exhibit C to this Contract.
20. Statement of Exceptions: The proposer shall furnish a statement on the company
letterhead giving a complete description of all exceptions to the terms, conditions, and
specifications set forth in the bid. Failure to furnish this statement shall mean that the
proposer agrees to meet all requirements set forth in this solicitation.
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21. Acceptance of Bid Content: It is proposed that, if a contract is entered into as a result
of this ITB, the ITB will serve as the basis for the contract. The contents of the bid of
the successful bidder may become contractual obligations if a contract is issued. Failure
of the successful offeror to accept these obligations will result in cancellation of contract
award.
22. Termination for Misrepresentation: If the successful bidder receives a contract and
is subsequently found to have misrepresented any information in its bid and/or Best and
Final Offer submission, the contract may be terminated at the discretion of Genesee
County.
23. Acceptable Deviations: The decision of Genesee County shall be final as to what
constitutes acceptable deviations from specifications or requirements.
24. News Release: News releases pertaining to this ITB or the services to which it relates
will not be made without prior written Genesee County approval, and then only in
accordance with the instructions from the contract administrator. No information
regarding the procurement and services shall be released without prior approval of the
contract administrator.
25. Contract Award/Split Awards: The County reserves the right to award by item and/or
group of items. The Bidder to who the award is made will be notified at the earliest
possible date. Tentative acceptance of the bid, intent to recommend award of a contract
and actual award of the contract will be provided by written notice sent to the Bidder at
the address designated in the bid if a separate Agreement is required to be executed.
26. Debarment and Suspension: The contractor certifies to the best of its knowledge
and belief, that the corporation, LLC, partnership, or sole proprietor, and/or its'
principals, owners, officers, shareholders, key employees, directors and member
partners: (1) are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment,
declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal
department or agency; (2) have not within a three-year period preceding this form been
convicted of or had a civil judgement rendered against them from commission of fraud
or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing
a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction;
violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft,
forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or
receiving stolen property; (3) are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally
charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of
the offenses enumerated in (2) of this certification; and , (4) have not within a three-year
period preceding this bid had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local)
terminated for cause or default.
27. Tax: Genesee County is a Michigan Municipal Corporation and as such it is exempt
from Federal Excise Tax and Michigan Sales Tax.
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SECTION 4 - QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS
In order to qualify for an award, a bidder shall have the capability in all respects to perform the
work and the integrity and reliability, which will assure good faith performance. This requirement
shall include, but is not limited to, the availability of the appropriate financial material, equipment,
facility, personnel, ability, expertise, and experience necessary to meet all procurement
requirements.
Bidders must have at a minimum of five (5) years of experience doing work as outlined in
this specification, be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades, and
be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work. A Performance Bond, a
separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Insurance will be required of the successful
Bidder.
No bid will be considered from any bidder unless known to be skilled and regularly engaged
in the work of a character similar to that covered by the solicitation documents.
At a minimum, the following requirements are necessary for consideration of contract award:
1). Certificate of Good Standing (Corporation) or Certificate of Existence: The bidder shall
provide a Certificate of Good Standing (Corporation) or Certificate of Existence (Limited
Liability Company) issued by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Corporations, Securities and Commercial Licensing Bureau. (If Respondent is a joint venture,
a Certificate of Good Standing or Certificate of Existence, as applicable, must be submitted
for each entity comprising the joint venture).
2). Michigan Residential Builders or Maintenance & Alteration - Home Wrecking License: The
bidder must be licensed by the State of Michigan as a Residential Builder and/or Maintenance
and Alterations Contractor with a House Wrecking trade designation. (The person/company
that is issued the License by the State of Michigan must be the entity that applies in order to
be qualified).
3). Bid, Performance and Payment Bond: Bidders must have the ability to secure a Bid Bond
in the amount of five percent (5%) of their bid amount and a Performance and Payment Bond,
if awarded, in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract amount.
Surety on such bonds shall be by a bona fide company authorized to do business in the State
of Michigan. Bond requirement shall be increased consistent with any contract amount
increase.
4). Conflict of Interest Statement & Supporting Documentation: Respondent shall disclose
any professional or personal financial interests that may be a conflict of interest in representing
GCMPC. In addition, all Respondents shall further disclose arrangements to derive additional
compensation from various investment and reinvestment products, including financial
contracts.
5). Other State License and/or Certification:
a. Asbestos Abatement License is required for Ordered/Emergency Demolitions.
Asbestos Abatement training is required for all employees on site of an
Ordered/Emergency Demolition. Demolitions involving Class I or Class II ACM
require a 40-hour trained competent person.
b. Any other State License and/or Certification that is deemed necessary to complete
the Scope of Work as described.
6). Prevailing Wage: The successful proposer and all subcontractors are subject to federal
Davis-Bacon Act requirements in addition to Genesee County's Prevailing Wage Policy.
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Genesee County requires the rates of wages and fringe benefits to be paid to each class of
construction mechanics by the contractor and all of his/her subcontractors, on this project,
shall not be less than the wage and fringe benefits currently prevailing in the County of
Genesee. A wage determinant is included in this specification. The contractor shall be required
to submit certified payroll reports to the County. The reports shall detail the rates of wages
and fringe benefits paid to each class of construction mechanics by the contractor and all of
his/her subcontractors. Further, the Certified Payroll Reports must be submitted by the
contractor with all invoices for payment. Proposers shall submit a list of all construction
mechanics called for in this project and possible contract. The information shall include the
corresponding prevailing wages and fringe benefits to be paid for each class of relevant
construction mechanics.
If a bidder does not convince Genesee County that it possesses the above qualifications with the
bid submission, Genesee County shall not consider its bid for award.
SECTION 5. SCOPE OF WORK AND SPECIFICATIONS
Contractor shall complete the agreed upon abatement and demolition project at the property
addressed 1101 Beach Street, Flint,
Michigan 48502 (hereinafter, the "Site"). The project specifications are summarized as:
1. Site preparation, submittals, and Site service.
2. Mobilization/Demobilization.
3. Install temporary barricades and securing site safety.
4. Install temporary facilities and utility services.
5. Disconnect, cap, and/or plugging of all utilities and/or verify that all utilities have been
disconnected.
6. Abatement, transportation, and disposal of approximately 168,707 square feet and 5,765 each of
friable asbestos-containing materials.
7. Abatement, transportation, and disposal of approximately 135,420 square feet and 45 linear feet
of non-friable asbestos containing materials.
8. Removal, transportation, and disposal of universal and other regulated wastes.
9. Demolition, transportation, and disposal of the Site building(s) and associated parking garage.
10. Removal, transportation and disposal of asphalt parking areas, concrete slabs, concrete curbing,
and concrete sidewalks.
11. Backfill to match surrounding grade.
Alternate Item
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The following is a description of Alternate Bid Item:
Alternate Item 12 - Removal, Transportation, and Proper Disposal of a reported 3,000-Gallon
Underground Storge Tank (UST). Reportedly, this UST was abandoned in place and is located
13 feet below ground surface (bgs), with base being located 18 feet bgs.
The County of Genesee, a Michigan Municipal Corporation (hereinafter, the "County) has retained
and authorized The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) to prepare the Technical Specifications,
oversee, and approve Work completed by the awarded Contractor. MSG shall be referred to herein
as the "Engineer".
Detailed specifications: Click the Link and locate this bid number
Genesee County, MI (Geneseecountymi.gov) and then click on "1101
Beach Street Technical Specifications").
SECTION 6. SUPPLEMENTAL CONDITIONS
1. Reference Form: All proposers shall include information for current or prior project
references similar to the requested services referenced in this solicitation (see
Reference Page). The name, address, and telephone numbers of the appropriate
contact for each reference shall be submitted as part of the bid. Particular attention
will be paid to references from other municipalities and/or public sector entities in
the state of Michigan.
2. Surety Bonds:
A. Performance Bond: The successful proposer must provide a Performance
Bond insuring the Contractor's performance of awarded structures/projects.
B. Payment Bond: The successful proposer must provide a Materials & Labor
Payment Bond insuring that the Contractor's subcontractors will be paid
according to their subcontracts.
C. Maintenance Bond: The successful proposer must provide a 24-month
maintenance bond insuring the Contractor's performance of awarded
project. The maintenance bond commences with final acceptance of project
completion.
D. General Conditions: The Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds
must be issued by a surety authorized to issue bonds in the State of
Michigan and must have a penal amount at least equal to 100% of the total
amount due to the Contractor under this Agreement. In addition, the surety
bonds must be submitted to the County as a condition of contract execution.
The County reserves the right to reject any surety proposed by the
successful proposer if the County, in its sole discretion, determines that the
surety proposed by the successful proposer is unable to provide adequate
protection for the County.
3. Payment: Payments shall be made to the contractor, which will be agreed upon
before execution of contract, upon receipt of an invoice. The County will retain
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