Active SLED Opportunity · MICHIGAN · CITY OF TRAVERSE CITY
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City of Traverse City requests proposals for preliminary design of utility replacements and street reconstruction on several streets. Services include surveying, environmental reports, public engagement, design, and cost estimates. Proposals due April 24, 2026, submitted electronically.
The City of Traverse City is inviting qualified consultants to submit proposals for the preliminary design of utility replacements and street reconstruction on portions of Boardman Ave., Washington St., Cass St., State St., and a public alleyway (approximately 4,000 LF). See Attachment A for the project area map, which also illustrates the water main and sanitary sewer mains that will be replaced with this project. Services are to include but are not limited to: topographic surveying including existing utilities, environmental investigations and reports, public engagement, conceptual alternatives analysis, preliminary design and construction cost estimates. Geotechnical investigation will be provided by others. **Project Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2569614.C21230401 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 04/06/2026 04:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: No **Bid Submission Type**: Physical Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: Interested firms must submit a proposal that is received electronically no later than 5:00 PM local time on Friday, April 24, 2026 to: tcmanage@traversecitymi.gov Hard copy proposals will not be accepted. Please indicate in the subject line of your e-mail the project description, “Proposal for Preliminary Design for Brownfield Watermain and Street Reconstruction Project”. Please submit one pdf file of your proposal. Proposals are limited to 20 – 8.5”x11” pages (minimum 11-point font) including appendices. 11”x17” sheets count as two pages. Please include: 1. Cover letter including firm name, any subconsultants, and introduction stating interest in the contract. Please acknowledge receipt of any addendums posted relative to this RFP. 2. Firm’s qualifications relative to the requested services and qualifications of staff to be assigned to this project. Describe where personnel will be physically located while they are engaged in work for the City. Include a statement of work breakdown by lead firm and subconsultants (if any), and availability of staff. 3. Examples of experience with similar projects. Include at least five past projects, completed in the past five years that show the firm’s relevant experience and how critical issues were addressed. Include references for each project. 4. Firm’s approach to the project including identification of critical issues, and proposed project schedule to complete preliminary design. 5. Public outreach and participation plan – please include the firm’s plan for public outreach, meetings, surveys, etc. 6. Cost breakdown by task with position titles and hourly rates, along with direct cost reimbursable rates such as mileage and printing. **Owner Organization**: City of Traverse City **Reference Number**: 0000417753
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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