The City of Muskegon seeks bids to remove and replace the standby generator at Muskegon Fire Station 4. The work includes labor, materials, installation, electrical connections, and testing to provide a fully operational system. A site walkthrough is scheduled for November 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM, and questions are due November 17, 2026.
The City of Muskegon seeks bids to remove and replace the standby generator at Muskegon Fire Station 4. The work includes labor, materials, installation, electrical connections, and testing to provide a fully operational system. A site walkthrough is scheduled for November 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM, and questions are due November 17, 2026.
The solicitation concerns construction on W. Western Avenue from Shoreline Drive to the West End. The City project notice lists water-main and storm-sewer work, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks, and HMA pavement. That notice states the project is funded locally by the City of Muskegon.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell or OMNIA Partners; 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 Muskegon:Competitive bidding threshold is $25,000. There is no clear, transparent path for sole source awards above this level; such awards appear rare. Practical guidance: deprioritize sole source and move the conversation to a cooperative contract to avoid lengthy, likely unsuccessful approvals.
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City of Muskegon uses cooperative purchasing (e.g., a Toro mower purchase via Sourcewell on May 28, 2024). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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City of Muskegon Housing Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed several property cases, resulting in a determination to declare 636 Orchard Avenue unsafe and order its demolition, while a similar motion for 1171 Spring Street failed. The board also voted to table the case for 532 Jackson Avenue for 90 days to permit the owner to secure rehabilitation. Furthermore, an update was provided regarding the 779 Yuba Street demolition, highlighting budget constraints and additional costs associated with environmental remediation.
City of Muskegon Citizen's Police Review Board Meeting Agenda
Date: Oct 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The agenda for the upcoming meeting includes a vote on the hearing for case IA 26-09 under old business, as well as an item for approval of the minutes from the previous meeting.
City of Muskegon Housing Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes
Date: Apr 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board addressed multiple property-related enforcement cases. Decisions were made to table items concerning 1784 Smith St and 835 W Forest Ave to allow for continued rehabilitation efforts, and 185 W Laketon Ave to facilitate the property owner's presence for further discussion. Two properties, 1300 Langeland Ave and 965 Scott St, were declared unsafe, substandard public nuisances and ordered to be demolished due to significant structural deterioration and lack of necessary repairs. Additionally, the Board discussed the status of a property on Terrace Street and a church property regarding recent fire damage and rehabilitation progress.
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Where does the City of Muskegon post bids and RFPs?
The City of Muskegon posts IFBs and RFPs on its official website under Business Engagement → Bid Opportunities and the Bid Postings category. Sealed bids are submitted to the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, and vendors can sign up for email notifications on the site.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Muskegon?
Vendor registration is handled via the City of Muskegon website’s Business Engagement → Bid Opportunities / Bid Postings pages; vendors should sign up for email notifications and follow each solicitation’s specific registration or onboarding instructions. Sealed-bid submissions are delivered to the City Clerk’s Office per solicitation directions.
Does the City of Muskegon use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
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The City of Muskegon Purchasing Policy authorizes the City to join cooperative purchasing arrangements with the State of Michigan, other government units, or non-profit agencies and permits use of state or regional contracts (for example, MiDEAL) in accordance with City policy.
What procurement requirements does the City of Muskegon publish for vendors?
The City of Muskegon requires vendors and contractors to carry adequate insurance; construction procurements typically require bid security and performance bonds (often for the full contract amount or as specified) and compliance with prevailing-wage requirements where applicable. Vendors should review each solicitation for exact requirements.
How does the City of Muskegon approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Muskegon Purchasing Policy defines dollar-based approval tiers: purchases under $2,000 are handled by the department/division; $2,000–$9,999.99 require written quotes; $10,000–$24,999.99 require Division Head and City Manager review; purchases $25,000 and above require formal competitive bidding and City Commission approval.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Muskegon?
The City of Muskegon Purchasing Policy is posted on the city website and contains purchasing objectives, dollar thresholds, competitive procedures, cooperative purchasing rules, insurance and bonding requirements, and construction procurement provisions. Vendors should consult this policy for the City's standard procurement terms and procedures.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of Muskegon use?
The City of Muskegon Purchasing Policy includes local-preference and disadvantaged-contractor provisions: City vendors whose qualified low bid is within 2% of the lowest non-local bid (Muskegon County vendors within 1%) may be awarded; disadvantaged-contractor goals are 14% minority-owned and 7% female-owned, and a Disadvantaged Contractor Affidavit is required where applicable.