Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Grand Rapids.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Oct 13, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
Purchase of fairway mower and greens mower
Posted
Oct 12, 2026
Oct 26, 2026
verification, preventative maintenance, and repair services of flow meters and differential pressure transmitter,
Posted
Oct 9, 2026
Oct 23, 2026
Purchase and delivery of a class 6 cab-and-chassis truck with service body and hydraulic crane.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
185901
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,715.8
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
201,183
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
38 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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This document outlines two Statements of Work (SOWs) that amend an existing Master Service Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and PayIt, LLC, originally effective July 1, 2021. The first SOW (dated December 21, 2022, and effective January 14, 2023) introduces Point of Sale and Interactive Voice Response payment channels, with a $17,500 cost for POS equipment and an increase of $200,000 to the contract with a $1.4M annual not-to-exceed limit, with services extending through June 30, 2024. The second SOW (dated May 12, 2023, and effective July 24, 2023) details the implementation of PayIt Checkout services, including a $5,000 setup fee. Both SOWs outline service scopes, responsibilities, and transaction-based pricing models.
This is an E-Payment Services Agreement between Point & Pay, LLC and the City of Grand Rapids, MI. It outlines the provision of electronic payment services, including various modules (Counter, Web, IVR) and payment device options. The initial contract term is three years, commencing November 7, 2015, with automatic annual renewals. Compensation is based on applicable interchange rates plus a 0.4% service fee per transaction. The agreement covers intellectual property, confidentiality, warranties, liability, data security, exclusivity, and an EMV liability indemnification notice.
This is a Support Agreement between Bellefeuil, Szur, & Associates, Inc. (Licensor) and the City of Grand Rapids (City) for yearly software updates and unlimited telephone support for various BS&A Software .NET Programs. The agreement specifies an annual fee of $71,535, itemized by program, and includes provisions for automatic one-year renewals and fee adjustments based on CPI. The contract was signed on October 24, 2017, and incorporates terms from a prior Licensing Agreement.
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Grand Rapids
The Commission discussed several administrative and planning items. Key topics included the appointment of a representative to the mobility blueprint technical advisory committee and the approval of 2027 meeting dates. The Commission also held an extensive discussion regarding a future workshop, focusing on strategic priorities such as improving bike lane design, addressing bike lane enforcement issues, developing clear policies for bike safety at intersections, and establishing regulatory frameworks for e-bikes and other emerging micromobility devices.
The commissions convened a joint meeting to discuss the City's Mobility Blueprint project. The presentation outlined the project's purpose as a comprehensive long-range transportation plan and its intended status as an amendment to the community master plan. Key discussion topics included the project's alignment with prior city and regional planning efforts, the legal adoption process, the methodology for prioritizing infrastructure investment, and the formation of a steering committee to guide community engagement and implementation.
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Grand Rapids.
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Expiring contracts, renewals, and award history
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The committee reviewed the fire department's reaccreditation process, highlighting peer evaluations and the importance of outcome-based metrics. Discussions also covered the expansion of homeless outreach resources, noting increased support hours and collaborative efforts. Additionally, the committee received a report on code compliance, detailing the effectiveness of rental property certification programs, nuisance ordinance enforcement, and blight reduction strategies for vacant and commercial properties.
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