What procurement requirements does the City of South Haven publish for vendors?

The City Clerk issues a Mobile Food Vendor Permit that requires an application, specific documentation, and a $500 permit fee. For other procurements, vendors must review each solicitation posted on the City of South Haven Bids & RFPs page for solicitation-specific forms, insurance/bonding, licensing, and submission instructions.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: South Haven, MI
Country:: US

City of South Haven RFPs

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Detention Basin Clearing & Sediment Removal RFP
Open
Aug 12, 2026
Closes
Sep 10, 2026
Performing all operations and improvements related to the removal of sediment in five detention basins (one at the DPW facility and four in the I-196 Industrial Park) plus ditching along Phoenix Street. This work will also include clearing & grubbing at each of these locations. Contractor is responsible to remove an estimated 578 CY from the DPW site, 859 CY from the I-196 Industrial Park site and 4 CY from the Wendy’s/Hampton Inn ditch along Phoenix Street. 1,006 SY of clearing and grubbing are estimated at the DPW site and 10,819 SY of clearing and grubbing at the I-196 Industrial site.
Ice Rink Pavilion Roof Replacement RFP
Open
Aug 27, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
Remove all existing shingles and roofing materials down to the roof deck and legally dispose of all removed materials and job-generated debris.

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Census ID
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166814
Employee FTE
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85
Population
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4,002
Procurement Hell Score
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62 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $20,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, MiDEAL, and CoPro+; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- Entity: City of South Haven, MI
- Thresholds/usage: The city strictly adheres to competitive bidding and has a near-total lack of sole source awards over $20,000.
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Cooperatives
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- City of South Haven actively uses cooperative purchasing (confirmed Sourcewell membership). Coops satisfy competitive bid requirements under the city’s code. Purchasing is decentralized—coordinate with the relevant department head end-user.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of South Haven

City of South Haven Master Plan 2026-2030
Date: May 18, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
The City of South Haven Master Plan 2026 is a five-year roadmap designed to guide the city's growth and redevelopment. It focuses on preserving natural resources and sensitive environments with a strong emphasis on coastal resilience and sustainable shoreline management. The plan also addresses residential development by promoting housing diversity, particularly 'missing middle' options, and preserving neighborhood character while managing short-term rentals. Other strategic priorities include fostering commercial and industrial development, improving transportation and pedestrian circulation, enhancing economic opportunities, identifying a central community gathering venue, and expanding recreational facilities. The overall vision is to balance economic vitality, neighborhood preservation, and a high quality of life for residents, while adapting to environmental challenges.
Shawsa Rate And Fee Information Meeting
Date: Dec 9, 2025Type: Meeting mention
This meeting was convened to address the community regarding the current structure of water and sewer rates and fees for the South Haven area. Key discussion points included the significant ongoing investments in water and wastewater infrastructure, many of which are required by the State of Michigan, such as the replacement of an old storage tank and a systemwide lead service line replacement project. The presentation provided historical context on the infrastructure dating back to the 1890s, the formation of the Water and Sewage Treatment Authority (SHASA) in the 1980s, and the 2011 construction of the current water filtration plant. The discussion emphasized that SHASA operates on a cost-of-service model, not a profit model, and that current rates reflect existing debt obligations from prior generations of investment, which totals approximately $30 million from before SHASA's formation, in addition to $22 million in new debt related to current projects. The authority has adopted a five-year rate stability plan, with recent increases approved, and forecast further increases due to wastewater treatment plant needs. The presentation also detailed the service area, noting the lack of a major industrial customer, which spreads costs across residential accounts serving a peak population of 70,000 people.

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Frequently asked questions

Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of South Haven?

The City of South Haven manages purchasing in a decentralized model: there is no purchasing department or Purchasing Director, and each department handles its own procurement. Contact the specific city department listed on the City of South Haven website for department-level purchasing procedures.

Where does the City of South Haven post bids and RFPs?

The City of South Haven posts bids and RFPs on its official Bids & RFPs page on southhavenmi.gov (Help Center → Bids & RFPs). Monitor that page for posted solicitations and follow the submission instructions and contact details included with each posting.

What products and services does the City of South Haven procure?

City of South Haven departments commonly procure public-works materials and services (streets, sewer, water), utilities and utility-billing services, police equipment and services, and building inspection, planning services, and permits. Contact the relevant City of South Haven department pages for specifications and procurement methods.

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City of South Haven RFPs

Detention Basin Clearing & Sediment Removal RFP

Ice Rink Pavilion Roof Replacement RFP

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Detention Basin Clearing & Sediment Removal RFP

Ice Rink Pavilion Roof Replacement RFP

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South Haven City Council Regular Meeting

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