Does the City of Fraser use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The City of Fraser is a member of the MITN Purchasing Group (Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network) on BidNet Direct, a regional e-procurement cooperative the city joined in August 2018 to post and share solicitations with a broader vendor community.

City of Fraser

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

City of Fraser RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

RFP # 2026-03 BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
Closes
Sep 21, 2026
Procurement of professional Building Department services, including plan reviews, inspection services, and building official duties.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP # 2026-03 PLANNING AND ZONING SERVICES
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
Closes
Sep 21, 2026
The City of Fraser is soliciting proposals from qualified and experienced municipal planning consultants to provide a wide range of professional planning and zoning services.

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Census ID
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166729
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
14,496
Procurement Hell Score
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58 / 100
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How to Sell to City of Fraser

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Procurement Hell Score
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58 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Avoid—City of Fraser expects competitive/cooperative paths.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, MiDEAL, 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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Sole Source
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- City of Fraser (MI) shows near-total avoidance of sole source. Deprioritize this path. Ordinances and records indicate competitive processes are required above an unpublished threshold. Practical note: immediately pivot to cooperative contracting options instead.
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Cooperatives
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- You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative paths by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
- City of Fraser uses cooperative purchasing (e.g., Sourcewell, MITN, MiDEAL).
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Fraser

City Of Fraser Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Mar 5, 2014Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission conducted public hearings for two special land use requests: the establishment of an auto service oil change facility and a wedding chapel, both of which were approved with stipulations. The commission held an election for officers, discussed potential updates to the ordinance regarding temporary and open-air sales, and initiated the process to establish a public hearing for a proposed ordinance regulating precious metal and gem dealers. Additionally, the commission approved a request to reschedule a future meeting date.
Fraser City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Feb 14, 2013Type: Meeting mention
The Council meeting involved various presentations, including a proclamation for the Michigan Teacher of the Year and an introduction of a local Girl Scouts troop. Public hearings were held regarding the Helro Street Special Assessment District. Several items of Council action were addressed, including the renewal of a moratorium on medical marijuana, authorization for the renewal of a concession stand contract, approval of a pension plan amendment, and the purchase of audio and video equipment for city meetings. Various budget amendments were approved to address liability insurance premiums, collective bargaining costs, and repairs for city infrastructure. Additionally, a request to appeal a second-hand license denial was discussed. A check register for January 2013 was also included in the meeting materials.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Fraser.

Brian BarbieriAssessing Clerk

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Bob LoganBuilding Department Manager

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Frequently asked questions

Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Fraser?

The Finance Department under the City Manager administers purchasing for the City of Fraser, while the City Council retains policy and contracting authority. Contact the Finance Department for procurement questions; city operating departments include Public Works, Public Safety, Parks & Recreation, Planning & Zoning, and others.

Where does the City of Fraser post bids and RFPs?

The City of Fraser posts bids and RFPs on the MITN Purchasing Group portal via BidNet Direct; the city's Finance Department page also links to purchasing notices. Vendors must register on MITN/BidNet Direct to view solicitations, download documents, and receive addenda notifications.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Fraser?

Vendors register through the MITN Purchasing Group on BidNet Direct to access City of Fraser solicitations; registration provides access to posted opportunities, downloadable solicitation documents, and addenda notifications. For portal assistance contact BidNet Direct or the City Finance Department.

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City of Fraser

City of Fraser RFPs

RFP # 2026-03 BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP # 2026-03 PLANNING AND ZONING SERVICES

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City Of Fraser Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

Fraser City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Fraser RFPs

RFP # 2026-03 BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP # 2026-03 PLANNING AND ZONING SERVICES

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City Of Fraser Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

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Fraser Planning Commission Planning Meeting

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City of Fraser

City of Fraser RFPs

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City Of Fraser Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

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City of Fraser RFPs

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City Of Fraser Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

Fraser City Council Regular Meeting

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Fraser Planning Commission Planning Meeting

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