Southwest Michigan Planning Commission bids, RFPs and contracts
Benton Harbor, Michiganswmpc.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 64
- 10 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 1
- None open now
- Contracts
- 101
- 62 vendors
The 30-second brief
64 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Southwest Michigan Planning Commission's meetings, most in transportation and environmental services. The latest, from Oct 20: SWMPC reported it was underwriting Cass County digital mapping projects, including Cassopolis water and sewer mapping, water and sewer ownership and service boundary identification, digitizing records for Howard Charter Township and Barron Lake Sewer, and evaluating records for the Village of Marcellus. The work is funded and already underway, with county mapping and data integration as the practical need. The next conversation is about GIS, data cleanup, and water and sewer asset mapping support.
Environmental Services leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Transportation and Capital Projects.
Latest awards: GEI for SWMPC Tracks GEI Ox Creek Contractual Services ($436,700, Oct 2026) and EGLE for SWMPC Tracks EGLE Benton Harbor Assistance Project ($243,140.93, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Southwest Michigan Planning Commission's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Southwest Michigan Planning Commission has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Southwest Michigan Planning Commission buys from, taken from council records. 101 contracts with 62 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Southwest Michigan Planning Commission.
Questions about Southwest Michigan Planning Commission
How do I become an approved vendor for Southwest Michigan Planning Commission?
Southwest Michigan Planning Commission currently works with 62 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TRANSPORTATION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 10 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Southwest Michigan Planning Commission?
Small purchases under MI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Southwest Michigan Planning Commission include Southwest Michigan Planning Commission — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Southwest Michigan Planning Commission — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and SW MI Materials Management Meeting: Policy Priorities & Survey Discussion, suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does Southwest Michigan Planning Commission publish RFPs?
Southwest Michigan Planning Commission publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MI's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from Southwest Michigan Planning Commission. The most active RFP sectors are Environmental Services, Transportation, Capital Projects. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Southwest Michigan Planning Commission?
At Southwest Michigan Planning Commission, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Southwest Michigan Planning Commission, and Economic Development. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 10 decision-makers at Southwest Michigan Planning Commission.
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What does Southwest Michigan Planning Commission spend the most on?
Based on 454 tracked contracts, Southwest Michigan Planning Commission spends most on Environmental Services (197), Transportation (114), Capital Projects (88), Grants (29), and Public Works (26). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TRANSPORTATION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Southwest Michigan Planning Commission's current vendors?
Southwest Michigan Planning Commission currently works with vendors including GEI, EGLE, UNITED WAY, EPA, MDOT, NOAA, and MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MDOT). These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TRANSPORTATION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Southwest Michigan Planning Commission working on?
Based on 7 tracked meetings, Southwest Michigan Planning Commission is actively discussing: Southwest Michigan Planning Commission — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Southwest Michigan Planning Commission — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), SW MI Materials Management Meeting: Policy Priorities & Survey Discussion, SW MI Materials Management Committee Discusses Recycling Initiatives, and SW MI Materials Management: Recycling Goals, Access, Business Incentives. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does Southwest Michigan Planning Commission have?
Southwest Michigan Planning Commission currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Environmental Services (197), Transportation (114), and Capital Projects (88). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MI's state portal, and other sources.