City of Dearborn Heights Water Billing Department Printing and Mailing Services Request for Bids 2026
City of Dearborn HeightsCity · Dearborn Heights, MI- Due
- Jul 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 18, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Rachel LaPointe
- (313) 791-3456
The 30-second brief
The City of Dearborn Heights is soliciting bids for comprehensive printing and mailing services for residential and commercial water bills, notices, and postcards. Bids are due by July 2, 2026, for an initial one-year contract with two renewal options.
Residential water bills, Commercial water bills, Ad hoc mailings, Postcard mailings
Pricing (40%), Experience and qualifications (25%), Turnaround time reliability and capacity (20%), Proofing process portal capability and workflow quality (10%), Data security practices and certifications (5%)
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Summary
The City of Dearborn Heights is soliciting bids for comprehensive printing and mailing services for residential and commercial water bills, notices, and postcards. Bids are due by July 2, 2026, for an initial one-year contract with two renewal options.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Residential water bills
- Commercial water bills
- Ad hoc mailings
- Postcard mailings
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Cover letter
- Bid Response Form (Part II)
- Minimum three references
- Sample prints
- Signed Bid Certification
- Submit to
- bidnetdirect.com/mitn/city-of-dearborn-heights
- Scope location
- Dearborn Heights, MI
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Dearborn Heights?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: bidnetdirect.com/mitn/city-of-dearborn-heights. For questions, contact Rachel LaPointe.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Dearborn Heights in MI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Rachel LaPointe at (313) 791-3456. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Residential water bills, Commercial water bills, Ad hoc mailings, Postcard mailings. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Pricing (40%), Experience and qualifications (25%), Turnaround time reliability and capacity (20%), Proofing process portal capability and workflow quality (10%), Data security practices and certifica..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Dearborn Heights?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Dearborn Heights are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Dearborn Heights regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover letter, Bid Response Form (Part II), Minimum three references, Sample prints, Signed Bid Certification. Review the full document from City of Dearborn Heights for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Dearborn Heights, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.