City of Portage

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

City of Portage RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

2026 RFB Schrier Park Sanitary Sewer Lateral Installation
Open
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Closes
Aug 31, 2026
The City of Portage's official BidNet posting seeks bids for sanitary sewer lateral installation at Schrier Park under solicitation RFB-2026-0000000120. It lists the Published Date as 07/30/2026 and the closing time as 08/31/2026 03:00 PM EDT, and the open-bids listing showed the solicitation as Open on 2026-08-01. The publicly accessible page exposes no detailed scope or primary PDF/DOCX/PPT attachment, identifies no grant program, and gives no publication time (so postedAt is null).
2026 RFB Portage Rd Trail Extension & Sidewalk Improve (E. Milham to Fairfield)
Open
Jul 22, 2026
Closes
Aug 13, 2026
The City of Portage, Michigan is soliciting sealed bids (RFB) for the construction of a trail extension and sidewalk improvements along Portage Road from E. Milham Avenue to Fairfield. The project includes non-motorized trail and pedestrian infrastructure upgrades as part of the city's broader Portage Road corridor and Lake Center District complete-streets initiatives. Bids must be submitted through the BidNet Direct portal, with the bid closing on August 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
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166705
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
380
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
49,862
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
40 / 100
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How to Sell to City of Portage

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
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40 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $6,000, use sole source.
- 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. If your product is not on a cooperative, ask about MiDEAL or another authorized coop.
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 Portage, MI. Used occasionally and is a secondary path.
- Requirements: Prepare a written justification per Ordinance O-2-2025, Sec. 2-167; secure corroboration from the purchasing manager; anticipate City Council approval.
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 of Portage uses cooperative purchasing and this is the most efficient path. 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 Portage

Portage City Council Special Pre-Meeting
Date: Apr 10, 2017Type: Meeting mention
The Council discussed the Human Services Board annual update, focusing on funding criteria for new non-profit organizations serving local citizens. They reviewed the Comcast Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement, specifically a proposed fee increase per subscriber. Additionally, the Council deliberated on the bid tabulation for Leaf Compost Site Management and Processing, addressing cost increases and limited bidder participation, and inquired about the availability of materials for an upcoming Committee of the Whole meeting.
Portage City Council Special Pre-Meeting
Date: Oct 31, 2016Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved discussions regarding administrative agenda items, specifically concerning vendor recommendations and bidding processes for waste water treatment services. Council members inquired about comparative cost data with other municipalities. Additionally, the Mayor announced an upcoming event at Miller Auditorium and requested that staff provide detailed public information regarding their due diligence for specific projects. The council also addressed inquiries regarding the compliance of planned playground equipment in Central Park and Westlake Park with the American Disabilities Act.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes

Key Contacts

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Kelsey RamseyAccounting Supervisor

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Adam Daniel HerringaActing City Manager

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