Summary
Barry County, Michigan is seeking a Construction Manager firm to provide pre-construction engineering and cost-reduction analysis services for a proposed new law enforcement facility that would house the Barry County Sheriff's Office and a new county jail. The RFP was authorized by the Barry County Board of Commissioners on June 23, 2026 in response to consultant estimates of $38-42 million, with the County seeking a construction manager to help refine scope and bring costs closer to a $30-35 million target. Responses are due by July 23, 2026, with vendor interviews expected at the Board's July 28 or August 11, 2026 meetings.