City of Sault Ste. Marie

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Sault S Marie, MI
Country:: US

City of Sault Ste. Marie RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Multi-Use Wildland Firefighting Gear Specifications (Request for Proposal)
Open
Aug 17, 2026
Closes
Aug 31, 2026
Provide wildland/multi-use 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.
Front End Rebuild 2019 Caterpillar 12m3 Awd Motor Grader - (Request for Proposal)
Open
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Closes
Aug 24, 2026
Proposals are requested from qualified Caterpillar dealers or heavy equipment repair facilities for the inspection, repair, and rebuild of front-end components on a 2019 Caterpillar 12M3 AWD Motor Grader.
Front End Rebuild 2019 Caterpillar 12m3 Awd Motor Grader - (Request for Proposal)
Open
-
Closes
Aug 24, 2026
Proposals are requested from qualified Caterpillar dealers or heavy equipment repair facilities for the inspection, repair, and rebuild of front-end components on a 2019 Caterpillar 12M3 AWD Motor Grader.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
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194775
Population
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13,083
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
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How to Sell to City of Sault Ste. Marie

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
68 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source.
- Coops: The City frequently procures through MiDEAL; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. If MiDEAL isn’t feasible: Prepare a formal competitive bid and plan to address local preference.
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
- City of Sault Ste. Marie, MI: No evidence of sole source above $10,000. Deprioritize this path and redirect to MiDEAL or a competitive bid.
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 has used cooperative purchasing via MiDEAL. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
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 Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie City Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Commission held a meeting featuring the introduction of the new City Manager and recognition of community events. The Commission approved consent agenda items, including change orders for the historic homes roof project and the wastewater treatment plant, as well as a funding request for a community playground. Additionally, a public hearing was conducted to discuss the establishment of a planned unit development at the site of the former Washington Elementary School to accommodate a training facility and administrative offices.
City Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission addressed various municipal business, including mayoral announcements regarding local community events and commemorations. The consent agenda included board reappointments, ratification of emergency equipment purchases, a bid award for cemetery maintenance equipment, and authorization for multiple grant applications. Business items featured the approval of a temporary construction easement, contract amendments for safety improvement projects, authorization for a traffic signal modernization contract with MDOT, and a land acquisition request for a trail project. Additionally, the City Manager provided updates on election day preparations and a future parking committee, while commissioners discussed local park events, food truck permitting regulations, and traffic safety concerns.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Sault Ste. Marie.

Susan AndersonAccountant | Assistant Treasurer

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Melanie McBrideAccounting Assistant

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City of Sault Ste. Marie RFPs

Multi-Use Wildland Firefighting Gear Specifications (Request for Proposal)

Front End Rebuild 2019 Caterpillar 12m3 Awd Motor Grader - (Request for Proposal)

Front End Rebuild 2019 Caterpillar 12m3 Awd Motor Grader - (Request for Proposal)

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Sault Ste. Marie City Commission Regular Meeting

City Commission Regular Meeting

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City of Sault Ste. Marie RFPs

Multi-Use Wildland Firefighting Gear Specifications (Request for Proposal)

Front End Rebuild 2019 Caterpillar 12m3 Awd Motor Grader - (Request for Proposal)

Front End Rebuild 2019 Caterpillar 12m3 Awd Motor Grader - (Request for Proposal)

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Sault Ste. Marie City Commission Regular Meeting

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Sault Ste. Marie City Commission Regular Meeting

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City of Sault Ste. Marie RFPs

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Sault Ste. Marie City Commission Regular Meeting

City Commission Regular Meeting

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Main Street/Downtown Development Authority Meeting Minutes

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