Optimization Government Bids & RFPs

Required installation completion is by 02 November 2026.

Offers will be evaluated based on lowest priced technically acceptable. The two lowest priced quotes shall be evaluated first. If the lowest priced quote is deemed technically acceptable, the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated to ensure competition exists.

A site visit is scheduled for 9:00 am, EST, 15 June 2026. Participants are to meet in the lobby of 23d Contracting Squadron at the address above.

Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on July 16, 2026. The project must be completed within six months of contract award, which is expected to commence on or about August 31, 2026.

The contractor shall submit monthly invoices for services rendered, which will be due 30 days following receipt by the town. The contractor shall submit monthly invoices to the town for services rendered, which will be due 30 days following receipt by the town.

The town will determine the most advantageous proposal from a responsible and responsive proposer, taking into consideration price and all evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP. The town will determine the most advantageous proposal from a responsible and responsive proposer, taking into consideration price and all evaluation criteria set forth in the rfp.

Proposals must meet minimum quality criteria, including providing all required items, identifying a plan of services with at least five years of experience, proof of insurance, and demonstrating the ability to complete the project on time. Key project team members must have a minimum of five years of experience with comparable projects. Proposals must meet the following minimum criteriarequirements: 1. Proposals must provide all of the items described in section i and below.

Questions concerning this RFP must be submitted in writing by July 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Questions concerning this rfp must be submitted in writing to tina cote, with subject operational efficiency rfp questions

Attempts by proposers to contact town employees directly with questions may subject the proposer to disqualification. Failure to acknowledge receipt of addenda may also result in rejection. Attempts made by proposers to contact town employees directly with questions may subject the proposer to disqualification.

Proposals must be received electronically no later than 5:00 p. m. local time on July 24, 2026. Submittal due date: july 24, 2026 at 5:00 p. m.

Payments may be made to the consultant after satisfactory service and upon receipt of a valid invoice approved by the city. Final payment shall be made upon completion of all the consultant's services. Payments may be made to the consultant after satisfactory service and upon receipt of a valid invoice approved by the city.

The proposal will be evaluated and awarded on the basis of best value to the city. Criteria include price, qualifications, and overall capability. The proposal will be evaluated and awarded on the basis of best value to the city. Criteria used, but not limited to, will include price, qualifications and overall capability to meet the needs of the city.

Firms must be licensed to do business as professional engineers in the state of Michigan. Proposals should include firm qualifications, staff qualifications, and examples of experience with similar projects. The undersigned understands and agrees that they must be licensed to do business as professional engineers in the state of Michigan.

Up to 4 site visits may be scheduled upon request. Site visits up to 4 site visits may be scheduled upon request.

The city 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. The city of traverse city 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 inthe best interest of the city of traverse city to do so.