Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Alpena?

Procurement policies for the City of Alpena are published as City Council Policy Statements on the Council Policy Statements page. Relevant policies include CPS-18 'Policy for Purchases and Sales' and CPS-53 'Bids and the Length of Contracts for Services and Products.'

City of Alpena

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Alpena, MI
Country:: US

City of Alpena RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

2026 Water Recycling Plant Raw Sewage Pumps (Request for Proposal)
Open
Aug 24, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
2026 Water Recycling Plant Raw Sewage Pumps.
2026 Alpena Marina Fuel Pumps (Request for Proposal)
Open
Aug 24, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
Marina Fuel Pumps.

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Census ID
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185887
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
76
Population
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10,088
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
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How to Sell to City of Alpena

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
68 / 100
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- City of Alpena (MI) permits sole source when the product is proprietary, required for compatibility with existing systems, or a specialized service unavailable from other suppliers. Work directly with the relevant Department Head to prepare the written sole source justification required by Council Policy Statement (CPS) - 18. For any contract over $10,000, be prepared for the justification to be reviewed and awarded by the Municipal Council.
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Cooperatives
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- There is no evidence that City of Alpena uses cooperative purchasing today. While this entity does not appear to use coops today, you can position these co-ops as another option, and you can gain access to Sourcewell through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Alpena

City of Alpena Municipal Council Regular Council Meeting
Date: Aug 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting addressed several significant items, including the approval of budget amendments for capital projects and the carryover of funds, as well as the consideration of Ordinance No. 26-519 concerning transient businesses. Presentations were delivered regarding the Bird City Michigan recognition and the semi-annual report from the Huron Humane Society. Additionally, the agenda featured the approval of an annual service agreement with the Target Alpena Development Corporation. The document also details the proceedings from the previous meeting, which included the approval of cemetery deeds, committee updates, water plant piping modifications, and the adoption of Articles of Incorporation for the Thunder Bay Transportation Authority.
Alpena City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Jul 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, which included financial bills, cemetery deeds, support for candidates for the Michigan Municipal League Workers' Compensation Fund, and a new liquor license application for the Tacklebox Tavern LLC. An employee of the quarter award was presented to Dan Low, a marina leader. The meeting also featured a semi-annual update from Target Alpena, covering the status of various grants including a small business hub initiative, childcare programs, state and federal funding requests, and CDBG home rehabilitation grants, alongside updates on local housing development projects.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Alpena.

Mary BedardAdministrative Assistant (Accounts Receivable)

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Chris HatchBuilding Division Department Head

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Frequently asked questions

Where does City of Alpena post bids and RFPs?

The City of Alpena posts bids, RFPs, proposals, and as‑read bid results on its official Bids and Proposals page (https://www.alpena.mi.us/business/bids_and_proposals/index.php). The Engineering Department is the listed contact for addenda and current solicitation information.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Alpena?

Vendors join the City of Alpena bidder's list by requesting addition through the Engineering Department (engineer@alpena.mi.us, 989.354.1730) as instructed on the Bids and Proposals page; vendors are advised to monitor the City website for updates and addenda.

How does City of Alpena approve procurement contracts and awards?

The City Council approves procurement contracts and awards for the City of Alpena. Bids are publicly opened and read, then referred to Council for action at a regular meeting; the City Manager and Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director administer the process and the City may reject or waive irregularities.

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City of Alpena RFPs

2026 Water Recycling Plant Raw Sewage Pumps (Request for Proposal)

2026 Alpena Marina Fuel Pumps (Request for Proposal)

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City of Alpena RFPs

2026 Water Recycling Plant Raw Sewage Pumps (Request for Proposal)

2026 Alpena Marina Fuel Pumps (Request for Proposal)

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