Request for Proposals: Mid-Michigan Lime Calciner Feasibility Study

Updated: April 2, 2024

The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (Tri-County), on behalf of the Mid-Michigan Regional Lime Calciner Committee, is seeking proposals from professional engineering firms to conduct a Mid-Michigan Lime Calciner Feasibility Study. There are 10 entities involved in the project. The study shall evaluate the feasibility of each entity’s participation in a regional calciner (also known as a lime kiln). The participating entities are:

1. Lansing Board of Water & Light

2. City of Jackson

3. City of Ann Arbor

4. East Lansing Meridian Water & Sewer Authority

5. Plainfield Charter Township

6. City of Owosso

7. City of Mount Pleasant

8. City of Howell

9. Marion-Howell-Oceola-Genoa Sewer & Water Utilities

10. City of Fenton

The regional nature of this project makes it necessary to have a detailed analysis of the residual from each entity and a determination if the residuals can be appropriately blended to provide a high-quality lime from the calcining process. Additionally, a completed feasibility study will identify the best type of lime kiln for mid-Michigan, determine potential site locations and transportation options, complete a financial analysis and identify options for ownership, and conduct an environmental and economic analysis of the facility.

Interested candidates’ submissions should include a concise statement of the consultant's approach to the project and a summary of the consultant's ability to provide the required services.

See the full RFP and detailed submission requirements here. Interested candidates must submit complete proposals to info@mitcrpc.org by 4:30 p.m. EST (COB) on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. All questions pertaining to this RFP must be submitted electronically to lschnoebelen@mitcrpc.org by Friday, April 12, 2024 (COB). All submitted queries and formal responses will be shared publicly and made available on Tri-County's website on Friday, April 19, 2024. No verbal requests for information or contact with Tri-County, its staff, or selection committee members will be accepted, and may result in disqualification.

Updated April 19, 2024: All responses to submitted questions are available to view here.

This RFP is not an offer to contract. Issuance of this RFP and the receipt of responses by Tri-County do not commit Tri-County to award a contract to any vendor.

Disadvantaged business enterprises, and minority and women-owned business enterprises, will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. A full statement of Tri-County’s Non-Discriminatory Practices may be found in the RFP.