This local-agency project covers 0.51 miles of Manchester Street in Highland Park, from Woodward Avenue (M-1) northeasterly to Oakland Avenue. The work includes hot-mix asphalt cold milling and resurfacing, storm-sewer installation, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk and ramp improvements, and signing and pavement markings. The posting identifies the City of Highland Park as the local-agency project sponsor and specifies prequalification requirements for prime contractors.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
225799
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
8,248
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
79 / 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
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $2,000, use sole source; otherwise deprioritize and prepare a competitive bid via BidNet Direct (MITN Purchasing Group).
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. Other cooperative options include MiDEAL, CoPro+, and NPPGov.
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City of Highland Park, MI:No evidence of sole source usage. City Charter requires competitive bidding for contracts over $2,000 (except professional services). Action: Deprioritize sole source. Register as a vendor on BidNet Direct (MITN Purchasing Group) and monitor for RFPs to compete.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Highland Park
Highland Park City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting included the approval of several collective bargaining agreements and tentative agreements for fire department personnel, command officers, and patrol officers, as well as an addendum to the collective bargaining agreement with the local firefighters union. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to debating a resolution for the sale of a residential vacant lot to the Wayne Metro Community Action Agency, which included public testimony regarding concerns over land use and non-profit property acquisition in the city. The council also conducted a closed session to discuss pending legal and labor matters.
Highland Park City Council Workshop Meeting
Date: Oct 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council discussed the Highland Park master plan amendment and the release of an RFQ. A representative from the planning commission presented an overview of the master plan, including its purpose, the requirement for five-year updates under state legislation, and the new focus on housing elements. Council members raised concerns about the timing of receiving documents for review, the inclusion of school planning in the master plan, and the preservation strategy for a historical site. The discussion also covered the performance dashboard additions and community engagement efforts.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Highland Park.
Where does City of Highland Park post bids and RFPs?
City of Highland Park posts bids and RFPs on the City of Highland Park Bids & Proposals webpage and via the MITN Purchasing Group on BidNet Direct; vendors should monitor both portals and register on BidNet/MITN to receive notices and download solicitation documents.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Highland Park?
For formal solicitations, vendors register through the MITN Purchasing Group (BidNet Direct) to receive and respond to City solicitations; street and mobile vendors apply for a vendor license by submitting a written application to the City Clerk under the City vendor license ordinance with required documentation.
What products and services does City of Highland Park procure?
City of Highland Park procures a range of municipal products and services, including public works and street maintenance, water and sewer services, waste collection, parks and recreation equipment and services, emergency/public-safety and ambulance services, and professional design and engineering services.
Highland Park City Council Workshop
Date: Jun 3, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The council reviewed two primary agenda items. The first was the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Redevelopment Ready Communities program, an initiative designed to provide technical assistance for local planning, zoning, and economic development strategies. The second item was a proposed pilot program involving a payment in lieu of taxes for the Highland Park Housing Community limited dividend Housing Association. The discussion regarding this pilot addressed housing redevelopment plans, project financing, and the oversight role of the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding local housing assets.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Highland Park meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Does City of Highland Park use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
City of Highland Park publishes solicitations through the MITN Purchasing Group via BidNet Direct, indicating use of that cooperative purchasing/publishing vehicle; vendors can search MITN/BidNet for City postings and review solicitation documents for any piggyback or cooperative purchasing language.
What procurement requirements does City of Highland Park publish for vendors?
The City of Highland Park vendor license ordinance sets requirements for street and mobile vendors: written application to the City Clerk, copy of ID, police clearance/background check (vendor expense), food‑handler certification if applicable, a $1,000 bond for non‑food vendors, and commercial general liability insurance naming the City as additional insured; mobile units must provide vehicle registration and insurance.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Highland Park?
Procurement oversight for City of Highland Park is assigned to the City Finance Department; standard contract and vendor terms appear in individual solicitations and in the City vendor license ordinance. Vendors should consult the Finance page, the City Bids & Proposals page, and each solicitation for specific terms.
