Bargain Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that proposals for retiree health insurance billing services will be accepted up until 2 pm Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

The total period of performance, given all options exercised, will be November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2031.

The solicitation will result in a single, firm fixed price contract.

All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database or their proposal may not be considered for award.

The bid notice states that proposals are due by June 5, 2026, 11:00 AM.

The bid notice states he city s judgement will best serve the public interest.

The bid notice states that proposals are sought from qualified law firms or individual attorneys.

The bid notice states that questions are due by May 27, 2026, 12:00 noon.

The bid submission deadline is Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The bid responses must be emailed to tcmanage@traversecitymi. gov.

The City prefers a monthly retainer but will consider all pricing structures submitted. Proposals should include the proposed pricing structure, including monthly retainer rate and hourly costs for additional work.

The bid will be evaluated and awarded on the basis of the best value to the city. The criteria used by the city may include, but will not be limited to: experience, price, availability, and other pertinent factors and overall capability to meet the needs of the city.

Minimum qualifications include at least five years of responsible experience as a practicing attorney, with at least three years involving municipal or other government law practice and litigation/trial experience. Specific experience is required for Michigan Tax Tribunal and labor/employment matters. Attorneys must be licensed in Michigan and in good standing with the Michigan Bar Association.

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.

Questions regarding the bid must be submitted by Monday, May 18, 2026.

The City of Torrington requires proposals to be received no later than Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The sealed envelope containing the proposal must be enclosed in another envelope marked RFP ****, Labor Counsel Services.

The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms. However, it mentions that the city maintains the right to withhold payment for unsatisfactory work product until the defect is corrected.

The City will review and evaluate all proposals to determine whether the firm has submitted a complete proposal that adequately demonstrates that they meet the minimum technical and experience qualifications and they have the proper facilities, personnel and background to satisfactorily execute the full scope of services. The evaluation will include interviews of qualified firms.

Respondents should clearly describe the specific legal services for which their proposal is submitted and must provide a background and qualifications statement including the name of the firm/individual, capabilities, description and history of the firm, and servicing office. A list of not less than three municipal client references is also required.

The City reserves the right to cancel the contract at any time with no cost to the City. Any violations of the contract specifications shall be deemed to be justification to cancel the contract. The City reserves the right to deduct from the vendors invoices any costs incurred due to the cancellation of a contract for cause.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement or possibility for a site visit.

The bid notice does not require the submission of samples.

The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid or its results.