Site work and new construction of an educational facility in Merritt, Michigan. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

As of July 11, 2023, per the owner, this site is no longer being sought for development. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: Missaukee County, owner of the former Merritt Elementary School, seeks a developer for the school building and grounds. The Missaukee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (MCBRA) and the MCLBA will offer state and local brownfield incentives to help a developer reuse the sturdy 11,000-square foot brick and concrete block school building. The MCBRA has developed a county-wide Brownfield Redevelopment Plan to facilitate redevelopment. Environmental, lead, asbestos, and mold assessments have been completed. The developer will be responsible for other environmental due diligence costs, though the county will support the project with available redevelopment incentives to the fullest extent possible. The developer may also be eligible for rural development incentives from the US Department of Agriculture. Any feasible reuse may be proposed (links to township and county ordinances are at the end of this document) and will be considered by the county. Housing, especially workforce and accessible senior housing, has been identified as a development need in Missaukee County. Light manufacturing or assembly is also a potential reuse. A Butterfield Township ordinance prohibits recreational marijuana establishments in the township.The original brick structure was constructed in 1940. A concrete block gym / auditorium and library were added in 1963. The building is on a slab foundation. It appears sound but functionally obsolete. o Replacement windows are in good to fair condition. o The site is served by electricity, a private water well, and a private septic system. o A 1995 well log (attached) indicates the well is 5" in diameter with a PVC casing and a total depth of 109 feet. Developer incentives may include: o A reduced purchase price. The minimum bid for the property is one dollar. o Brownfield incentives. The developer may submit a proposed amendment to the County's brownfield plan to request brownfield incentives for the Merritt Elementary School property. Under a brownfield plan, a developer can be reimbursed for eligible costs from captured taxes paid on the property. Eligible costs may include environmental due diligence, environmental due care, demolition, lead and asbestos abatement, infrastructure improvements, site preparation, and other costs associated with acquisition and redevelopment of the property. Incentives may be limited by the amount of capturable property taxes generated by the redevelopment. o Grants may be available to offset some of these costs. Questions are submitted online No Question Acceptance Deadline 09/27/2021 12:00 AM EDT General Requirements - Bid Deposit Required - Insurance Required The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time