City of Traverse City

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

City of Traverse City RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

RFP: Clinch Marina Managed WiFi Hardware and Operations
Open
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Closes
Sep 8, 2026
The solicitation is for managed WiFi hardware and operations for Duncan L. Clinch Marina. The marina's official City of Traverse City page states that the facility is owned and operated by the City of Traverse City in Michigan. BidNet Direct lists it as an open-bid solicitation rather than a grant notice, published 08/07/2026 and closing 09/08/2026 at 11:30 AM EDT; no primary file or detailed scope is publicly exposed without registration.
On-Site Municipal Utility Engineering Services (Request for Qualifications)
Open
Jul 23, 2026
Closes
Aug 21, 2026
Provide on-site municipal utility engineering services.
RFP: Brown Bridge Quiet Area Expansion Spring Lake Trailhead Design
Open
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Closes
Aug 14, 2026
The City of Traverse City has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for design services related to the Brown Bridge Quiet Area Expansion Spring Lake Trailhead. The City is seeking qualified firms to design a new trailhead along Hobbs Highway as part of the recently acquired 528-acre Brown Bridge Quiet Area expansion. Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Friday, August 14, 2026.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
194777
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
209
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
15,832
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
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How to Sell to City of Traverse City

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
62 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $17,000, use sole source; if over $17,000, expect five affirmative City Commission votes.
- Coops: Frequently procures through BuyBoard, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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 Traverse City uses sole source occasionally and only with strong justification (proprietary technology, essential compatibility, or unique professional service). Work with the end-user department and the City Manager’s office (acts as Purchasing Agent) to draft and document the justification. For transactions over $17,000, the justification must receive five affirmative votes from the City Commission. If a strong case cannot be made, move to cooperative purchasing.
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
- You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative paths by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
- Traverse City uses cooperative purchasing and explicitly allows it to bypass competitive bidding. Build support with the end-user department to streamline the transaction.
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 Traverse City

Planning Commission For The City Of Traverse City Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission held a public hearing and considered a rezoning application for 314 East Eighth Street, ultimately recommending approval for rezoning the property to R-3. Additionally, commissioners held a discussion regarding child care regulations, though no formal action was taken. The meeting also included various departmental and board updates, including reports from the City Commission, Planning Department, Grand Traverse Commons Joint Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Riparian Buffer Committee, and Grand Traverse County.
Coast Guard City Committee for the City of Traverse City Regular Meeting
Date: Jun 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed updates regarding various upcoming summer events, including the Open Ramp, Change of Command, Friday Night Live, Regatta, and the Patriot Game. The committee also reviewed progress on the US Coast Guard JROTC program and formally expressed support for developing the program at a local high school. Additionally, the members engaged in a general discussion regarding the potential revival of an art mural concept on city-owned infrastructure intended to honor the Coast Guard Air Station.
Complete Streets Advisory Committee for the City of Traverse City Regular Meeting

Key Contacts

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Matthew G. RichmondChief

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Amy L. RobbinsCity Assessor

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Complete Streets Advisory Committee for the City of Traverse City Regular Meeting

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