To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Derek Bradshaw, Director
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RE: Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Wieland, in an amount not to exceed $604,227.00, to provide pre-construction and construction management services for the Genesee County Recycling and Education Center; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 2321-735.00-804.000
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission (GCMPC) is recommending approval of the Genesee County Recycling and Education Center Construction Manager (CM) contract with Wieland in the amount of $604,227 to conduct pre-construction and construction management services, and for Board Chairperson Dale K. Weighill to sign the contract. Staff is also requesting approval of the attached budget transfer and to create a purchase order for Wieland in the amount of $604,227 for this activity.
BACKGROUND:
GCMPC is developing a permanent recycling and education center that will be available to Genesee County residents to properly dispose of various materials including household hazardous waste, electronics, as well as general items like paper, cardboard, and plastic containers. As the preliminary design phase wraps up and the project team begins working towards finalizing the design of the facility, a construction management firm must be engaged to commence pre-construction administration, scheduling, budgeting, and bidding services as well as construction oversight. Overall, the construction manager, in coordination with the project team and construction contractors, will help ensure the project is completed safely, on time, and within budget. A Request for Proposals (RFP) for Construction Management services related to the Genesee County Recycling and Education Center closed on November 6, 2025, and ten (10) proposals were received. Proposals were evaluated and scored by an internal evaluation team in consultation with DLZ, the project architect. The top two (2) qualified firms were then interviewed and scored. A GCMPC consultant selection subcommittee meeting was held to discuss results and determine a recommended CM firm. Through this process, Wieland was selected as the preferred firm after receiving the highest overall evaluation score and submitting the lowest qualified bid.
DISCUSSION:
GCMPC is recommending approval to enter into a contract with Wieland in the amount of $604,227 to conduct pre-construction and construction management services for the Genesee County Recycling and Education Center located at 609 Chavez Dr, Flint, MI 48503, and for Board Chairperson, Commissioner Dale K. Weighill, to sign the contract.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
No impact on human resources. Construction management services will be conducted by a hired consultant.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
No General Funds will be used for this project. The project will be funded through the Genesee County Solid Waste Ordinance. The expense will be covered by solid waste's fund balance (Account# 2321-735.00-804.000).
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
This project will develop a new recycling and education center in partnership with the project architect and construction manager. Once established, this new facility will be managed by the Genesee County Facilities and Operations Department.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
No impact on technology.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
To meet Genesee County’s priority of healthy, livable, and safe communities, this project will support the construction of the Genesee County Recycling and Education Center, located in the City of Flint. By establishing a recycling center, county residents will have a more convenient and accessible opportunity to properly dispose of household hazardous waste, electronics, and other materials.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Director of Planning to authorize entering into the Genesee County Recycling and Education Center Construction Manager (CM) contract between Genesee County and Wieland, whereby the contractor will perform pre-construction and construction management services for the Genesee County Recycling and Education Center, at a total cost not to exceed $604,227.00 to be paid from account 2321-735.00-804.000, and to authorize a Purchase Order for Wieland, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documentation being on file with the official records of the February 11, 2026 meeting of the Public Works Committee of this Board), the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to execute the contract on behalf of Genesee County, and the Chief Financial Officer is directed to record the attached budget amendment.