The City of Grand Ledge seeks a consultant for airport planning, architectural/engineering design, and construction administration services for airport development projects at Abrams Municipal Airport from 2027-2031.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166662
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
47
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
7,853
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:Not supported in practice; redirect to MITN/coops.
Coops:The City has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., playground equipment). 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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City of Grand Ledge, MI:No evidence of sole source awards from 2020–2025. The procurement culture is rigid and does not support non-competitive awards. No sole source dollar thresholds are published. Practical note: efforts here are likely to fail—focus on competitive bids via MITN or allowable cooperative purchases.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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The City has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., for playground equipment). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended cooperative path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Grand Ledge
Grand Ledge City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council reviewed staff reports regarding election turnout, financial auditing, police training, and zoning administration. The Council approved banking service contracts with Dart Bank and designated authorized account administrators. Additionally, approval was granted for road resurfacing contracts and a federal/state/local airport project grant. Several appointments were made to the Downtown Development Authority and the Abrams Municipal Airport Advisory Commission. The Committee of the Whole held a discussion regarding the city's priority projects for the upcoming fiscal years.
Grand Ledge Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission discussed ordinance amendments, including clarification regarding the prohibition of chickens within the city and proposed amendments for City Code Section 46-97, which involves land transferred into the city via Public Act 425 and the creation of a Public Lands District. Additionally, the Community Development Director provided a report on the City Council's rejection of a Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program application.
Grand Ledge Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Grand Ledge.
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Lori ChambersAdministrative Assistant Front Desk / Deputy Clerk
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Grand Ledge?
Procurement authority for the City of Grand Ledge rests with the City Council, and day-to-day purchasing is administered through the City Manager's office and operating departments such as Public Works. The City is a Council-Manager municipality with a seven-member Council (Mayor plus six Council members).
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Grand Ledge?
Vendors register to bid for the City of Grand Ledge through the MITN/BidNet Direct portal (bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cityofgrandledge), which the City links from its Bids page. Vendors may also create a CivicEngage Website Account on cityofgrandledge.com/Bids.aspx to receive automated bid notifications.
What procurement requirements does City of Grand Ledge publish for vendors?
Date: Sep 17, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The Commission held a moment of silence for a former chair and reviewed monthly financial statements, which were approved. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, where the consultant presented draft goals, objectives, and an action plan. The Commission provided feedback, emphasizing that the action plan should focus on funding strategies. There was a consensus to review the revised master plan components at a future meeting. Additionally, the Commission received public comment regarding the master plan work and shared communications regarding the project's progress and alignment.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Grand Ledge meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Chapter 13 §13.6C of the City of Grand Ledge Code of Ordinances bars contracts with entities in default to the City, and the City's Personnel Manual directs staff to follow the purchasing ordinance and 2 CFR §200.318(c) when federal funds apply. Vendors should consult each solicitation for specific forms and terms.
How does City of Grand Ledge approve procurement contracts and awards?
Contract-making authority for the City of Grand Ledge is vested in the City Council, and contracts are executed by the Mayor and City Clerk under Chapter 13; routine procurement administration is handled by the City Manager's office and departments. Real property purchases, sales, or leases require a public hearing and five affirmative Council votes.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Grand Ledge?
Procurement policy for the City of Grand Ledge is codified in Chapter 13 ('Purchases, Sales, Contracts, and Leases') of the City Code (Municode). It requires competitive bidding for many purchases and construction, exempts professional services, limits contract terms, and bars contracts with entities in default; the Personnel Manual adds federal-fund compliance guidance.