Genesee County Land Bank

Sealed Proposals will be received by the Genesee County Land Bank Authority (GCLBA) for abatement and demolition of residential and commercial structures in Flint and Genesee County. Proposals will be received from pre-qualified contractors on GCLBA’s Bidder’s List at GCLBA main office located at 452 S. Saginaw St, 2nd Floor, Flint, MI 48502, until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Envelopes must be sealed and clearly marked with the bid number. The bid documents can be found at https://www.thelandbank.org/contracts_bids.asp under the tab “Current Bids”. Due to size, the pdf of the bid documents have not been attached here. All bids received will be opened and publicly read aloud. 

The above referenced project is a federally funded activity authorized under the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF), 31 CFR Part 35, as amended. All successful bidders must comply with federal labor standards, which may include the Davis-Bacon Act and the Copeland Anti-Kickback legislation; federal equal opportunity requirements.

Minority and Woman business owned enterprises (MBE/WBE) and Section 3 business concerns seeking bid opportunities under this Project Notice are encouraged to respond.

The GCLBA reserves the right to waive any informality in any bid, to reject any or all bids, omit bid items, negotiate any part of the bid, or accept any bid that is considered most favorable to GCLBA. Bidders can request access Environmental Site Assessments, maps, and Pre-demolition surveys by emailing requests to ffinholm@thelandbank.org or jmateen@thelandbank.org. Respondents will be invited to review information via Box.com. Bidders are not required to purchase a membership with Box.com, but should create a free account.  IFB responses must be submitted both via hard copy and electronic copy. Each respondent shall submit one (1) original, one (1) additional copy of application and one flash drive containing a PDF copy. Respondent is responsible for labelling the exterior of the sealed envelope containing the proposal response with the proposal number, proposal name, proposal due date and time, and your firm’s name.

Information on sampling and pumping/discharging water from flooded basements/foundations can be found at https://www.thelandbank.org/contracts_bids.asp. Contractors are to follow these procedures for dewatering as necessary in the City of Flint.

Information on how to become Pre-qualified to submit bids, identifying MBE/WBE and Section 3 firms, signing up for a free www.box.com account, procedure for requesting a Ground Water Variance for dewatering per City of Flint guidelines, and much more can be found at: https://www.thelandbank.org/contracts_bids.asp

This Request for Proposals ("RFP") is being issued by the Genesee County Land Bank Authority ("GCLBA").  GCLBA invites the submissions of proposals from law firms or attorneys who are licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan and are in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan for legal services to serve as legal counsel. The Organization shall contract with a qualified attorney or legal firm to handle legal matters of the Organization and to receive compensation, as the Organization may provide. The Organization encourages participation by respondents who are MBE/WBE.

Sealed Proposals will be received by the Genesee County Land Bank Authority (GCLBA) for abatement and demolition of commercial structures in Flint and Genesee County. The above-referenced project is being funded through State of Michigan Land Bank Authority Grants. Additional funding may include Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF), authorized under 31 CFR Part 35, as amended. Sealed Proposals will be received from pre-qualified contractors on GCLBA’s Bidder’s List at GCLBA main office located at 452 S. Saginaw St, 2nd Floor, Flint, MI 48502, until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024. Envelopes must be sealed and clearly marked with the bid number. All bids received will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately following the due date and time. 

All successful bidders must comply with federal labor standards, which may include the Davis-Bacon Act, Copeland Anti-Kickback legislation, and federal equal opportunity requirements.

Minority and Woman business owned enterprises (MBE/WBE) and Section 3 business concerns seeking bid opportunities under this Project Notice are encouraged to respond.

The GCLBA reserves the right to waive any informality in any bid, to reject any or all bids, omit bid items, negotiate any part of the bid, or accept any bid that is considered most favorable to GCLBA. Bidders can request access Environmental Site Assessments, maps, and Pre-demolition surveys by emailing requests to ffinholm@thelandbank.org or jmateen@thelandbank.org. Respondents will be invited to review information via Box.com. Bidders are not required to purchase a membership with Box.com, but should create a free account.  IFB responses must be submitted both via hard copy and electronic copy. Each respondent shall submit one (1) original, one (1) additional copy of application and one flash drive containing a PDF copy. Respondent is responsible for labelling the exterior of the sealed envelope containing the proposal response with the proposal number, proposal name, proposal due date and time, and your firm’s name.

Information on how to become Pre-qualified to submit bids, identifying MBE/WBE and Section 3 firms, signing up for a  www.box.com  account and much more can be found at: https://www.thelandbank.org/contracts_bids.asp.

Invitation for Bids – #LB 24-003 Environmental Abatement & Disposal of Asbestos and Hazardous Materials & Demolition and Disposal of Residential and Commercial Structures in Genesee County Michigan, Sealed Proposals will be received by the Genesee County Land Bank Authority (GCLBA) for abatement and demolition of residential and commercial structures in Flint and Genesee County. Proposals will be received from pre-qualified contractors on GCLBA’s Bidder’s List at GCLBA main office located at 452 S. Saginaw St, 2nd Floor, Flint, MI 48502, until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Envelopes must be sealed and clearly marked with the bid number. The bid documents can be found at https://www.thelandbank.org/contracts_bids.asp under the tab “Current Bids”. Due to size, the pdf of the bid documents have not been attached here. All bids received will be opened and publicly read aloud. 

The above referenced project is a federally funded activity authorized under the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF), 31 CFR Part 35, as amended. All successful bidders must comply with federal labor standards, which may include the Davis-Bacon Act and the Copeland Anti-Kickback legislation; federal equal opportunity requirements.

Minority and Woman business owned enterprises (MBE/WBE) and Section 3 business concerns seeking bid opportunities under this Project Notice are encouraged to respond.

The GCLBA reserves the right to waive any informality in any bid, to reject any or all bids, omit bid items, negotiate any part of the bid, or accept any bid that is considered most favorable to GCLBA. Bidders can request access Environmental Site Assessments, maps, and Pre-demolition surveys by emailing requests to ffinholm@thelandbank.org or jmateen@thelandbank.org. Respondents will be invited to review information via Box.com. Bidders are not required to purchase a membership with Box.com, but should create a free account.  IFB responses must be submitted both via hard copy and electronic copy. Each respondent shall submit one (1) original, one (1) additional copy of application and one flash drive containing a PDF copy. Respondent is responsible for labelling the exterior of the sealed envelope containing the proposal response with the proposal number, proposal name, proposal due date and time, and your firm’s name.

Information on sampling and pumping/discharging water from flooded basements/foundations can be found at https://www.thelandbank.org/contracts_bids.asp. Contractors are to follow these procedures for dewatering as necessary in the City of Flint.

Information on how to become Pre-qualified to submit bids, identifying MBE/WBE and Section 3 firms, signing up for a free www.box.com account, procedure for requesting a Ground Water Variance for dewatering per City of Flint guidelines, and much more can be found at: https://www.thelandbank.org/contracts_bids.asp

Sealed Proposals will be received by the Genesee County Land Bank Authority (GCLBA) for abatement and demolition of residential and commercial structures in Flint and Genesee County. Proposals will be received from pre-qualified contractors on GCLBA’s Bidder’s List at GCLBA main office located at 452 S. Saginaw St, 2nd Floor, Flint, MI 48502, until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Envelopes must be sealed and clearly marked with the bid number. All bids received will be opened and publicly read aloud. 

The above-referenced project is a federal funded activity authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)  as amended. All successful bidders must comply with the federal labor standards, including the Copeland Anti-Kickback legislation, and federal equal opportunity requirements. Additionally, some projects may be assisted thro Congressionally directed Economic Development Initiative Community Project Funding (CPF) grants initially authorized in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (P.L. 117-103).

Minority and Woman business owned enterprises (MBE/WBE) and Section 3 business concerns seeking bid opportunities under this Project Notice are encouraged to respond.

The GCLBA reserves the right to waive any informality in any bid, to reject any or all bids, omit bid items, negotiate any part of the bid, or accept any bid that is considered most favorable to GCLBA. Bidders can request access Environmental Site Assessments, maps, and Pre-demolition surveys by emailing requests to ffinholm@thelandbank.org or jmateen@thelandbank.org. Respondents will be invited to review information via Box.com. Bidders are not required to purchase a membership with Box.com, but should create a free account.  IFB responses must be submitted both via hard copy and electronic copy. Each respondent shall submit one (1) original, one (1) additional copy of application and one flash drive containing a PDF copy. Respondent is responsible for labelling the exterior of the sealed envelope containing the proposal response with the proposal number, proposal name, proposal due date and time, and your firm’s name.

Information on how to become Pre-qualified to submit bids, identifying MBE/WBE and Section 3 firms, signing up for a  www.box.com account and much more can be found at: https://www.thelandbank.org/contracts_bids.asp.

The following information is to be incorporated into the bidding and contract documents and acknowledged by all bidders for the above referenced project. Bids submitted that do not acknowledge this Addendum will be deemed incomplete and may be rejected on such basis.

1. Important Dates: Important dates throughout the Bid Documents should be replaced with the dates as outlined below:

NOTE: Dates are estimates and may be modified by GCLBA as appropriate.

QUESTIONS

Questions regarding this IFB should be submitted by no later than indicated date above and in writing via email to ffinholm@thelandbank.org

Submittals are to be addressed as follows:

BID 24-002, Due 03/19/2024 3:00 PM.
Faith Finholm, Grants Manager
Genesee County Land Bank Authority
452 S. Saginaw St. 2nd Floor
Flint, MI 48502

2. Updated Wage Rates. Attachment 1.  Bidders are to replace the wage rates in the bidding documents under General Decision Number MI20230083 01/19/2024 with the attached schedule, MI20240083 02/23/2024.

3. Revised Attachment D, including Abatement Bid Tabs. Attachment 2. Review for cancelled project and updates to surveys/Bid Tabs.

4. Procedure to Request a Groundwater Variance. Attachment 3. Please review for information on sampling and pumping/discharging water from flooded basements/foundations. Contractors are to follow these procedures for dewatering as necessary in the City of Flint.

Each bidder must acknowledge receipt of this addendum on IFB SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST.            

The following information is to be incorporated into the bidding and contract documents and acknowledged by all bidders for the above referenced project. Bids submitted that do not acknowledge this Addendum will be deemed incomplete and may be rejected on such basis.

1. Updated Bid Tabs uploaded to Box.com 3-13-24. Previous file had an error in the Total column as the formula left out column I. This was addressed and corrected file uploaded 3-13-24.

2. Questions and Answers:

1. Q: Which properties require archaeologist oversight and who will do that work?
A: The projects listed in Appendix 12 and relisted below will require coordination with the designated Qualified Environmental Professional’s archaeologist. This will be coordinated with Mannik Smith. Schedules will need to be created and kept. Successful bidder may be held responsible for costs incurred for archaeologist oversight due to poor scheduling and communication.

 2. Q: Which properties require subsurface testing and who will do that work?
A: The projects below will require coordination with the designated Qualified Environmental Professional, PSI/Intertek so that they may be on site to conduct oversight and environmental testing of subsurface soils.

3. Q: Which properties have an Environmental Construction Management Plan and Contractor Disclosure Statements?
A: A project specific Environmental Construction Management Plan and Contractor Disclosure Statement (Appendix 13) was created for each of the projects listed below.

Bidders are to review and be prepared to implement ECMPs, to include fencing commercial sites as indicated in ECMP. Bidders are to sign and submit disclosure statements. Employees working on these sites will also need to sign disclosure statements.
Some additional items of note: Wage and Job boards will need to be posted on site- perhaps in decon trailers. This will be verified when GCLBA conducts Davis Bacon interviews.

Please take special note of backfill required to meet the 1 to 4 slope post demolition of 3200 N Saginaw St.

 4. Q: If contaminated material is found such as soil that has to be transported to the landfill, will a change order (per ton) be issued?  We have an extensive history of ground soil contamination construction.  It is a standard procedure that this material is transported to the landfill per ton.  It is not fair for either party to try and estimate how many tons are going to be on each site.  In the past engineering had to approve start and stop points and the depth.  We don’t see this in the proposal if this work occurs how is it going to funded and controlled.
A: In the event that it is determined that impacted soils are to be removed, the extent of the removal will be informed by the appropriate Qualified Environmental Professional conducting oversight (PSI). While subsurface testing will be conducted by GCLBA QEP for the commercial projects on this bid, characterization of materials appears in the UNIT PRICE FOR NON-SCOPE ADD/DEDUCT. You will note there is also an item for disposal of impacted non-hazardous soils/liquids. There is space for additional material and unit rates that the bidder may write-in at the end of the UNIT PRICE ADD/DEDUCT. Please use the space provided to add your disposal per ton with the parameters for material indicated.

Please take note that some contaminated subsurface soils may remain in place. In this event the contractor will place an barrier under the guidance of the QEP. Any such barrier will follow this guidance from EGLE: 
“A demarcation or separation layer of highly visible geotextile fabric or other non-degrading porous material to be placed above the contaminated soils before the installation of the clean fill layer. The material must be chemically compatible with the contamination on site to provide an acceptable design life. A geotextile fabric may also provide protection from upward migration of debris or cobble with frost heave that could affect the integrity of the barrier. EGLE’s previous acceptance of orange snow fence as a demarcation layer has proven to degrade over time and is no longer considered effective.
Design life is for as long as the soil remains contaminated, but for a minimum of 20-25 years.”

This barrier may also be written in to the UNIT PRICE ADD/DEDUCT.

5. Q: Has the GCLB considered work practices that other municipalities have used in the past where they remove the commercial building to slab only.  Leaving the slab or parking lot on location would eliminate having to cover everything with plastic and you eliminate disturbing any material that would be contaminated .  If there is a basement on location all concrete stays in place and the hole is backfilled with any other contaminated material being handled at a later date. 
A: The City of Flint Building and Safety Inspections office will only issue demolition permits for 100% removal at this time. We do hope it is a policy they may reconsider as capping is a federal compliance method.

6.Q: Can you confirm the timeline for this work?
A: This work is to be funded with time-sensitive grant funding. All work must be completed with acceptable submittals received for reimbursement no later than July 5, 2024. Genesee County Land Bank must submit requests to funders for reimbursement by August. These projects must be prioritized. There is no room for extensions.

Each bidder must acknowledge receipt of this addendum on IFB SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST.           
**END OF ADDENDUM**

Invitation for Bids – #LB 23-007 Environmental Abatement & Disposal of Asbestos and Hazardous Materials  & Demolition and Disposal of Residential and Commercial Structures in Genesee County Michigan, Sealed Proposals will be received by the Genesee County Land Bank Authority (GCLBA) for abatement and demolition of residential and commercial structures in Flint and Genesee County. Proposals will be received from pre-qualified contractors on GCLBA’s Bidder’s List at GCLBA main office located at 452 S. Saginaw St, 2nd Floor, Flint, MI 48502, until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Envelopes must be sealed and clearly marked with the bid number. All bids received will be opened and publicly read aloud. 

The above referenced project is a federally funded activity authorized under the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF), 31 CFR Part 35, as amended. All successful bidders must comply with federal labor standards, which may include the Davis-Bacon Act and the Copeland Anti-Kickback legislation; federal equal opportunity requirements.

Minority and Woman business owned enterprises (MBE/WBE) and Section 3 business concerns seeking bid opportunities under this Project Notice are encouraged to respond.

The GCLBA reserves the right to waive any informality in any bid, to reject any or all bids, omit bid items, negotiate any part of the bid, or accept any bid that is considered most favorable to GCLBA. Bidders can request access Environmental Site Assessments, maps, and Pre-demolition surveys by emailing requests to ffinholm@thelandbank.org or jmateen@thelandbank.org. Respondents will be invited to review information via Box.com. Bidders are not required to purchase a membership with Box.com, but should create a free account.  IFB responses must be submitted both via hard copy and electronic copy. Each respondent shall submit one (1) original, one (1) additional copy of application and one flash drive containing a PDF copy. Respondent is responsible for labelling the exterior of the sealed envelope containing the proposal response with the proposal number, proposal name, proposal due date and time, and your firm’s name.

Information on how to become Pre-qualified to submit bids, identifying MBE/WBE and Section 3 firms, signing up for a free www.box.com account and much more can be found at: https://www.thelandbank.org/contracts_bids.asp

The following information is to be incorporated into the bidding and contract documents and acknowledged by all bidders for the above referenced project. Bids submitted that do not acknowledge this Addendum will be deemed incomplete and may be rejected on such basis.

1. Important Dates: Important dates throughout the Bid Documents should be replaced with the dates as outlined below:

2. Removed 414 W Baltimore (PID 46-36-129-027). (See attachment 1).
3. Removed 638 W Baltimore (PID 46-36-104-054). (See attachment 1).
4. Added 426 W Stewart (PID 46-36-179-035) to bid tab. (See attachment 1).
5. Added 308 W Stewart (PID 46-36-179-018) to bid tab. (See attachment 1).
6. Updated LB 23-007 ARPA Abate and Demo Excel sheet in box.com folder.
7. Questions and Answers: Please see below:

Q: In the abatement tabs in group 2, address #6 (533 W Philadelphia Blv) has multiple zip codes listed. I’m assuming it is 48505 like the rest, but just want to make sure. Also, in group 2 of the bid tabs #46-50 have different zips than the abatement tabs.

A: The zip codes for these addresses have been corrected. (See attachment 2)

 Each bidder must acknowledge receipt of this addendum on IFB SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST.           

**END OF ADDENDUM**

The following information is to be incorporated into the bidding and contract documents and acknowledged by all bidders for the above referenced project. Bids submitted that do not acknowledge this Addendum will be deemed incomplete and may be rejected on such basis.

1. The following changes were made to the abatement tabs (see attachment 1):

1. 641 W Marengo: added assumed roof shingles, roof underlayment, floor underlayment, garage roof shingles, and garage roof underlayment.
2. 635 W Marengo: added assumed roof underlayment.
3. 118 W Stewart: marked roof shingles and roof underlayment as assumed.
4. 157 E Stewart Ave: marked roof shingles and roof underlayment as assumed.
5. 161 E Stewart Ave: marked roof shingles and roof underlayment as assumed.
6. 1729 Webster: add assumed roof shingles and roof underlayment.
7. 2714 E Pierson Rd: added assumed roof underlayment.
8. 5005 Alpha way: marked phone junction, roof shingles, and roof underlayment as assumed.
9. 2712 Gamma: added assumed roof underlayment.
10. 2711 Plainfield: added assumed roof underlayment and garage roof shingles.
11. 2910 Alpha Way: added assumed roof shingles and roof underlayment. Added a note on drywall joint compound being less than 1%.
12. 6614 Eastmont Dr: added assumed roof shingles, roof underlayment and phone junction.
13. 6629 Eastmont Dr: added assumed roof underlayment, roof shingles, and location of phone junction.
14. 308 W Stewart: added assumed floor underlayment, roof shingles, and roof underlayment.  
15. 6502 Elmridge: added location of phone junction.
16. 222 E Eldridge: added location of phone junction.
17. 410 E Bishop: corrected quantity of windows.
18. 141 E Stewart: added assumed roof underlayment to abatement tab.
19. 426 E Stewart: added assumed roof underlayment, garage roof underlayment, and assumed window glaze.
20. 540 W Eldridge: added assumed roof underlayment.
21. 646 W Eldridge: added assumed plaster with vermiculite and roof underlayment
22. 329 W Pierson Rd: thorough survey completed, not a demo as containing house.

Each bidder must acknowledge receipt of this addendum on IFB SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST.

**END OF ADDENDUM**

Genesee County Land Bank Authority invites the submission of proposals from Attorneys at Law to facilitate the drawing up and forming of a condominium association.

Invitation for Bids – #LB 24-003 Environmental Abatement & Disposal of Asbestos and Hazardous Materials & Demolition and Disposal of Residential and Commercial Structures in Genesee County Michigan, Sealed Proposals will be received by the Genesee County Land Bank Authority (GCLBA) for abatement and demolition of residential and commercial structures in Flint and Genesee County. Proposals will be received from pre-qualified contractors on GCLBA’s Bidder’s List at GCLBA main office located at 452 S. Saginaw St, 2nd Floor, Flint, MI 48502, until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Envelopes must be sealed and clearly marked with the bid number. The bid documents can be found at https://www.thelandbank.org/contracts_bids.asp under the tab “Current Bids”. Due to size, the pdf of the bid documents have not been attached here. All bids received will be opened and publicly read aloud. 

 The above referenced project is a federally funded activity authorized under the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF), 31 CFR Part 35, as amended. All successful bidders must comply with federal labor standards, which may include the Davis-Bacon Act and the Copeland Anti-Kickback legislation; federal equal opportunity requirements.

 Minority and Woman business owned enterprises (MBE/WBE) and Section 3 business concerns seeking bid opportunities under this Project Notice are encouraged to respond.

 The GCLBA reserves the right to waive any informality in any bid, to reject any or all bids, omit bid items, negotiate any part of the bid, or accept any bid that is considered most favorable to GCLBA. Bidders can request access Environmental Site Assessments, maps, and Pre-demolition surveys by emailing requests to ffinholm@thelandbank.org or jmateen@thelandbank.org. Respondents will be invited to review information via Box.com. Bidders are not required to purchase a membership with Box.com, but should create a free account.  IFB responses must be submitted both via hard copy and electronic copy. Each respondent shall submit one (1) original, one (1) additional copy of application and one flash drive containing a PDF copy. Respondent is responsible for labelling the exterior of the sealed envelope containing the proposal response with the proposal number, proposal name, proposal due date and time, and your firm’s name.

 Information on sampling and pumping/discharging water from flooded basements/foundations can be found at https://www.thelandbank.org/contracts_bids.asp. Contractors are to follow these procedures for dewatering as necessary in the City of Flint.

 Information on how to become Pre-qualified to submit bids, identifying MBE/WBE and Section 3 firms, signing up for a free www.box.com account, procedure for requesting a Ground Water Variance for dewatering per City of Flint guidelines, and much more can be found at: https://www.thelandbank.org/contracts_bids.asp