To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Granger Construction Company, in an amount not to exceed $10,525,000.00, to provide for Phase 2 of the Flint River Restoration Project; the cost of this agreement is fully grant funded
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval to award ITB #24-417 for Phase 2 of the Flint River Restoration to Granger Construction Company, for an initial total contract amount not to exceed $10,525,000.00 for the Base Scope of Work.
BACKGROUND:
The Invitation to Bid was advertised by the Genesee County Purchasing Department. Proposals were received until January 30, 2025. One (1) bid was received and reviewed by Parks staff and Wade Trim, the contractor providing project management.
DISCUSSION:
After review and consideration, it is recommended to award the Base Scope of Work to Granger Construction Company, subject to Corporation Counsel approval of contract documents. Based on past working experience and references provided, Granger Construction Company is believed to be qualified to complete the Base Scope of Work.
Contingent upon securing additional funds, Parks will seek amendments to this contract for the completion of Alternates #2-10 of ITB #24-417. The Riverbank Park improvements planned within the remaining blocks comprise the Alternates. Alternates also include trail improvements, Bridges, and Vietnam Veterans Park improvements.
This Project includes improvements to Playground, Amphitheater, Grand Fountain, Grand Traverse, Water Wall, Market Stall, UofM Flint area, and Archimedes Screw Blocks, as well as trail improvements, and Vietnam Veterans Park improvements. The Riverbank Park improvements include modifying existing concrete and sheet metal retaining walls with new walls, river access areas, and terraces. The park infrastructure improvements are planned to include concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter, stairs, ramps, pavers, river access areas, outcropping stone walls, structural improvements, restroom renovation, pavilions, exercise equipment, handrails, concrete repair, concrete cleaning and painting, HMA trail and roadway, storm sewer and outfalls, boulders, electrical and lighting, and landscape restoration. The Riverbank Park improvements planned within the Market Stall and Amphitheater Blocks are included in the Base Bid. Also included in the Base Bid are Safety and Security improvements for the full project area. These include removing and replacing river safety ladders, installing portions of proposed handrail, and replacing existing light pole fixtures where they are currently non-functional.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND. NO USE OF PARKS FUND.
To be paid from account 2088-770.32-801.028.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This request directly supports the promotion of environmental stewardship, promotion of public health, and promotion of safe communities, creating economic growth in the area.
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 Parks and Recreation Director to authorize awarding Invitation to Bid #24-417 - Flint River Restoration - Phase 2 to Granger Construction Company (“Granger”) and entering into a Contract between Genesee County and Granger, whereby Granger will provide construction services for Phase 2 of the Flint River Restoration, for the period commencing March 26, 2025, through completion of the project, in an amount not to exceed $10,525,000.00 to be paid from account 2088-770.32-801.028, with the option to request amendments to the total contract amount and Scope of Work in order to complete Alternates #2-10 of ITB #24-417 as submitted by Granger, contingent upon funds being secured, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the March 19, 2025 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 after approval by Corporation Counsel, and the Document Review Board is authorized to approve any amendments or change orders to this contract that are less than $100,000.00.