Site work and outdoor lighting for a mixed-use development in Beulah, Michigan. Working plans call for site work for a municipal facility; for outdoor lighting for a municipal facility; sidewalk / parking lot; and sidewalk / parking lot.

**As of April 4, 2024 , no bids were turned in. Benzie County currently has two different styles of light polls in the Governmental Center parking lot. We currently have ten (10) light polls, with a concreate base, located in the back (south) portion of the upper parking lot along with the east parking lot and the DHS parking lot. Benzie County has one (1) additional light on the north side of the upper parking lot that is different than all the rest. All lights have been updated in the last five (5) years to be equivalent to 300 watt led lightbulbs to project the best lighting coverage. The goal is to provide necessary lighting updates that will provide a well-lit area to conduct County business. County Administration will serve as the owner's representative and project manager. This project may consist of a phases with options for Benzie County to negotiate separate contractual terms with different vendors if necessary. This is at the sole discretion of Benzie County. The following shall be considered as part of the proposal. Adding additional light polls and the possibility of replacing existing. Building Security Needs that include working with our Security Vendor to incorporate cameras. Detailed cost estimating. An estimated timeline for completion. Other services that may be required or recommended. Site Plan to be submitted to County Administration for Permit issuance from Benzonia Township. Questions regarding the process may be addressed to Katelyn Zeits at 231-882-0035. All proposals submitted must include "not to exceed" cost figures for the Parking Lot Lighting at the Government Center. Benzie County reserves the right to waive any informality or defect in any proposal, to accept any proposal or parts thereof or to reject any or all proposals, should it deem it to be in the best interest of Benzie County to do so. The County reserves the right to revise the contents of the proposal and to negotiate all aspects of this proposal and any future agreement with the successful company of the County's choice. The County further accepts no responsibility for expenses which may be incurred in the preparation of such proposals. The selected company shall be expected to comply with all applicable State and Federal laws in the performance of services. Submittals to the County are considered public information. The County has the right to disclose information contained in the submittals. The County further reserves the right to photocopy, circulate or otherwise distribute any material submitted in response to the Request for Proposal (R.F.P.). Original materials which the consultant may wish returned should be clearly marked to be returned to them. The selection of the successful company shall be made without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual preferences, handicap, political affiliation, veteran status, or national origin. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected Company may be required to enter into an agreement for this project. Any questions regarding this request for proposal should be submitted in writing to the County Administrator at least seven (7) days prior to the deadline for submitting the request for proposal. Written answers to questions, which in the opinion of the County may change or substantially clarify the request for proposal, will be submitted to all prospective Company. Any questions regarding this request for proposal should be submitted in writing to the County Administrator no lather than 03/26/2024