Washtenaw County seeks a consultant to facilitate and provide technical analysis for the Police Services Steering Committee. The consultant will review police service contracts, conduct research, interview stakeholders, facilitate meetings, and prepare reports. Proposals due October 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST via the Open Bids website. Award based on lowest responsive, responsible bidder with relevant experience and qualifications. Contract initial term 8 months with option to renew for 1 year. Bidders must provide qualifications, references, and review contract provisions. Local vendor preference may apply.
Proposals must be submitted by Thursday, October 22, 2026 @2:00 PM EST. Proposals received after the above cited time will be considered a late bid and are not acceptable unless waived by the purchasing manager.
Payment is made upon completion of services and submission of invoices. Upon completion of the above services and submission of invoices the county will pay the contractor an annual amount not to exceed spell out dollar amount.
Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with the most relevant experience and best qualifications. However, the award may not be based solely on low bid alone.
Bidders must state qualifications, include years in business, staff profile and experience, and list three references from previous customers purchasing similar services. Failure to include all of the required information may result in disqualification of a bidder.
Unsuccessful bidders may appeal an award in writing to the county administrator within five business days of the notice to award. All appeals shall be made in writing to the county administrator with a copy to purchasing within five (5) business days of the notice to award.
Bidders are prohibited from communicating with county employees regarding this RFP except as provided under technical questions. Violation of this provision by the bidders and/or their agent may lead to disqualification of the bidders proposal from consideration.