Works include approx. 20,000 SF Remove and Replace Sidewalk, Conc., 4", 4,000 psi on 4" Sand; 5,000 SF Remove and Replace Sidewalk, Conc., 6", 4,000 psi on 6" 21AA Stone; 15 EA Misc. Structure Cover Adjustment; 50 EA ADA Truncated Dome.
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Census ID
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208332
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
115
Population
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27,445
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
45 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $5,000, use sole source; otherwise pivot to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, Michigan statewide cooperative purchasing, and MITN; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Allen Park:No evidence that a sole source path is used. With a low ~$5,000 competitive bidding threshold, treat sole source as unlikely and deprioritize.
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The city has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., Sourcewell, Michigan cooperative programs, and MITN). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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City of Allen Park Contracts
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Multiple Vendors at City of Allen Park
Effective: Oct 7, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an Invoice GL Distribution Report for the City of Allen Park, detailing expenses and payments processed on March 16, 2022. It systematically categorizes expenditures across various funds and departments, listing individual invoice line items, vendors, descriptions, invoice numbers, post dates, and amounts. The report consolidates all these financial activities, showing a comprehensive total expenditure of $2,446,615.32 across all funds. The service periods for the items listed in the report range from October 7, 2021, to February 1, 2038.
Multiple Vendors at City of Allen Park
Effective: Sep 3, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an Invoice GL Distribution Report for the City of Allen Park, detailing expenses processed on January 19, 2022. It itemizes payments to various vendors across multiple funds and departments, covering service periods primarily from September 2021 to March 2022, with a total expenditure of $3,480,840.47.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Allen Park
City Of Allen Park Council Regular Council Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting involved the appointment of a new member to the Historical Commission and several student commissioners to the Planning Commission, Downtown Development Authority, and Historic Commission. The council accepted operational reports from the City Administrator and approved a consent agenda that included claims, payroll, a parade permit, and a handbill license. Other key actions included the approval of an outdoor event application for a trunk or treat event, the ratification of emergency water main repairs, the adoption of a 5-year Sidewalk Replacement Program, and the passage of ordinances regulating the use of bicycles and similar devices and addressing residential leaf disposal.
Allen Park Housing Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission focused on several operational and policy-related matters. Key actions included the approval of a new Prohibited Substances and Items Policy and directives for management regarding unit vacancy turnarounds. Discussions covered the RAD conversion process, the five-year plan, and the establishment of a Resident Council, including guidelines for funding resident activities. The Commission addressed waitlist management, determining to close the list until a lower threshold is reached, and reviewed updates on ongoing projects such as CO alarm research, email system transitions, and website improvements. Additionally, plans for third-party apartment inspections were reviewed. Tenant feedback highlighted concerns regarding vending machine costs, pest control, laundry machine maintenance, elevator reliability, structural concerns, and inquiries about office staffing.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Allen Park.
Matthew A. BakerBuilding Department Director / Economic Development Director
Frequently asked questions
Who manages procurement for City of Allen Park?
The City Administrator, under the oversight of the Mayor and City Council, authorizes departmental procurement; a City Purchasing Officer executes purchases within Council-established thresholds and the City Attorney reviews contracts as to form (City Charter, Secs. 11.01–11.06).
Where does City of Allen Park post bids and RFPs?
City of Allen Park posts official bids and RFPs on its website Request for Bids and Current Proposals pages and publishes solicitations through the MITN Purchasing Group on BidNet Direct; monitor both the city site and the BidNet MITN portal for postings.
How do vendors register with City of Allen Park?
Vendors register for City of Allen Park solicitations via the MITN Purchasing Group on BidNet Direct; registering on the City of Allen Park BidNet MITN page provides access to posted solicitations and enables bid notifications for city opportunities.
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The commission discussed the financial report and received updates on upcoming events and archive donations. Key business included the authorization of funds for a fire truck battery charger, a strategic restructuring and renaming of internal committees, and the planning of museum cleanup projects for the basement and upstairs areas. Commissioners also reviewed task assignments and specific logistical preparations for a Halloween event.
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Does City of Allen Park use cooperative purchasing?
City of Allen Park uses State of Michigan cooperative purchasing contracts for eligible purchases; City Council agenda records document purchases executed through this cooperative and the city appears on the MITN purchasing cooperative members list.
What vendor requirements does City of Allen Park publish?
The City of Allen Park publishes category-specific licensing and insurance requirements on its Clerk 'Licenses, Registrations & Permits' page: for example, snow plow vendors must provide a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, proof of vehicle insurance and business liability insurance (fees apply); other regulated vendors have specified forms and fees.
How does City of Allen Park approve procurement contracts?
Under the City Charter, the City Attorney approves contracts as to form, the City Administrator certifies sufficiency of funds, the City Council approves contracts, and the Mayor and City Clerk sign; contract modifications require a Council resolution and written agreement.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Allen Park?
The City of Allen Park Charter (Secs. 11.01–11.06) sets procurement policy: competitive bidding is generally required; goods of $5,000 or more require advertised competitive bids; public works over $15,000 require bidding unless an emergency; the City Council adopts a purchasing ordinance setting thresholds and bidder standards.