Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Sault Ste. Marie.
Active opportunities open for bidding
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Oct 30, 2026
Procurement of assessment and modernization services for an existing Esco/Otis hydraulic passenger elevator (EL-12145).
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Oct 2, 2026
Oct 20, 2026
Provide firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE) to provide limited protection to fire fighters against adverse environmental effects during structural firefighting operations and certain other emergency operations where there is a threat of fire or where certain physical hazards are likely to be encountered, such as during non-fire-related rescue operations, emergency medical operations, and victim extraction.
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Oct 15, 2026
Provide police department firearms and accessories. Description: Glock 45 gen 5 MOS pistol, 9mm, Glock night sights, front serrations, 5.5 lb trigger, and three magazines per pistol, qty: 7; 7 sets of AmeriGlo GL-429 XL-tall black serrated .315 front, flat black .394 rear; C&H precision GL-509T-ST adapter plate, Glock MOS MIL/LEO to Holosun 509T, steel, qty: 7; Holosun HE509T-RD-X2 optic, red, multi reticle system (MRS), 32 MOA circle and 2 MOA dot, qty: 8; Springfield armory STV916556B-B5 saint victor rifle, 5.56, 16-inch barrel, black, qty: 8; troy industries SSIG-FBS-RTBT-00 tritium rear folding battlesight-round, black, qty: 8; troy industries SSIG-FBS-FMBT-01 tritium front folding battlesight-M4, black, qty: 8; blackhawk 70GS15BK storm sling QD, black, qty: 8.
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Census ID
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194775
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
13,083
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Sault Ste. Marie
The commission addressed community concerns regarding local healthcare continuity, recognized heroic civilian actions, introduced a new firefighter, and commended a youth employment program. Administrative actions included approving infrastructure change orders, a school property transfer, and police body camera grant applications. Additionally, the commission heard public testimony regarding discrepancies in the sidewalk snowplow program billing and reviewed updates on tax increment finance plans for development districts.
The board meeting included project updates on various economic development initiatives, grant opportunities, and facility developments. The EDC discussed the executive director hiring process and selected a provider for snow plowing and lawn care services at the Industrial Incubator and SmartZone. The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority reviewed school demolition testing requirements and tabled a reimbursement request. The Tax Increment Finance Authority III reviewed airport activity reports and approved a resolution of intent to amend the TIFA III Plan. Finally, the board scheduled a future strategic thinking workshop.
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Sault Ste. Marie.
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The meeting included reports on community events, organizational achievements, and updates from the EDC Director regarding various development initiatives and ongoing projects such as The Delmar, Workforce Pathways, and infrastructure agreements. The Board discussed the adoption of a resolution to establish standing committees and reviewed updates on specific TIF projects including the Portage Street Hotels and Lincoln School Site Housing. Financial and operational reports for Sanderson Field were presented, and board members discussed legislative advocacy, the executive director position, and provided letters of support for economic development tracts.
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