City of Milwaukee

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Milwaukee, WI
Country:: US

City of Milwaukee RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

West Highland Avenue Vertical Lift Bridge Over the Milwaukee River Rehabilitation Project (Request for Proposal)
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Closes
Oct 1, 2026
Project is to provide a rehabilitated bridge that maintains safe and reliable pedestrian and river navigation operations, addresses maintenance and component deficiencies, upgrades obsolete or worn equipment, and protects the city's investment in the bridge structure and operating systems includes electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and structural. Anticipated improvements include upgrading electrical systems, controls, lighting, pumps, cables, and junction boxes; rehabbing and replacing hydraulic components; rehabbing mechanical bridge components; sealing and repairing deck cracks and concrete surfaces; recoating or painting structural elements; replacing joint seals; repairing utility room areas.
West Highland Avenue Vertical Lift Bridge Over the Milwaukee River Rehabilitation Project (Request for Proposal)
Open
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Closes
Oct 1, 2026
Project is to provide a rehabilitated bridge that maintains safe and reliable pedestrian and river navigation operations, addresses maintenance and component deficiencies, upgrades obsolete or worn equipment, and protects the city's investment in the bridge structure and operating systems includes electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and structural. Anticipated improvements include upgrading electrical systems, controls, lighting, pumps, cables, and junction boxes; rehabbing and replacing hydraulic components; rehabbing mechanical bridge components; sealing and repairing deck cracks and concrete surfaces; recoating or painting structural elements; replacing joint seals; repairing utility room areas.
INVITATION TO BID Official Notice No. 7-2-2026
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Closes
Sep 3, 2026
This RFP is for furnishing all materials and performing work necessary for combined sewer main relay and combined sewer main lining.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
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136562
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
7,939
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
562,407
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
42 / 100
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How to Sell to City of Milwaukee

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
42 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source. If proprietary or continuity-critical, support an ETB; over $50,000 will require committee approval.
- 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.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Entity: City of Milwaukee, WI
- Primary justifications: proprietary technology or critical service essential for continuity.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- The City uses cooperative purchasing; Sourcewell participation is confirmed. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Milwaukee

City Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Plan Commission discussed several items, including a request to deviate from performance standards for an assembly hall at 1120 South Barclay Street, which was conditionally approved. They also reviewed and recommended for passage a zoning change to allow for the Metcalfe Park Liberation Hub, involving commercial, residential, and service uses. Additionally, the commission recommended for adoption resolutions creating Neighborhood Improvement District No. 13 (Metcalfe Park) and Business Improvement District No. 57 (Lincoln Village), both of which include initial operating plans and authorized expenditures.
Judiciary & Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 30, 2017Type: Meeting mention
The committee addressed several resolutions regarding the return of real estate to former owners, involving tax delinquencies and property fees. The committee also reviewed appeals for property damage, settling one claim and disallowing another. Additionally, the agenda covered a significant lawsuit settlement, authorization for the payment of a claim, and the cancellation of certain real estate taxes. Discussions included legislative matters, such as employment age eligibility and state legislative bills, as well as an update on activities from the Fire and Police Commission.

Key Contacts

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Steven L. MahanAdministration Deputy Director

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Scott P. SpikerAlderman, 13th District

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City of Milwaukee RFPs

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