City of Dowagiac Request for Proposals for Blight Administration and Code Enforcement Services 2026
City of DowagiacCity · Dowagiac, MI- Due
- Oct 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
- Primary contact
- Amanda Sleigh
The 30-second brief
The City of Dowagiac, Michigan requests proposals for comprehensive blight administration and code enforcement services to identify, document, communicate, track, and resolve property maintenance, nuisance, zoning, vegetation, exterior storage, refuse, junk vehicle, unsafe structure, and related municipal ordinance violations. The selected contractor will serve as an extension of City staff, managing cases from initial observation or complaint through voluntary compliance, administrative follow-up, court proceedings, and enforcement support using BS&A Software. Services include routine citywide and complaint-driven inspections, notice issuance, monthly reporting, court testimony, and optional services such as rental registration, zoning administration, and dangerous-building case support. Proposals are due by October 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with written questions accepted until September 25, 2026.
Case documentation, Case tracking, Monthly report, City communication, Court support, Records transfer
Demonstrated qualifications, approach, capacity, value
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Summary
The City of Dowagiac, Michigan requests proposals for comprehensive blight administration and code enforcement services to identify, document, communicate, track, and resolve property maintenance, nuisance, zoning, vegetation, exterior storage, refuse, junk vehicle, unsafe structure, and related municipal ordinance violations.
The selected contractor will serve as an extension of City staff, managing cases from initial observation or complaint through voluntary compliance, administrative follow-up, court proceedings, and enforcement support using BS&A Software. Services include routine citywide and complaint-driven inspections, notice issuance, monthly reporting, court testimony, and optional services such as rental registration, zoning administration, and dangerous-building case support. Proposals are due by October 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with written questions accepted until September 25, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Demonstrated qualifications
- Approach
- Capacity
- Value
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Case documentation
- Case tracking
- Monthly report
- City communication
- Court support
- Records transfer
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
16- Signed cover letter
- Qualifications and relevant experience
- Project team and availability
- Technical approach and work plan
- Technology
- Records
- Reporting description
- Complete cost proposal
- At least three references
- Legal
- Conflict
- Contract disclosures
- Requested exceptions
- If any
- Sample work product
- Acknowledgment of all addenda
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Dowagiac, MI
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Dowagiac?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Amanda Sleigh.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Dowagiac 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 RFP 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 Amanda Sleigh. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Case documentation, Case tracking, Monthly report, City communication, Court support, Records transfer. 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: "Demonstrated qualifications, approach, capacity, value" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Dowagiac?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Dowagiac are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Dowagiac regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: Signed cover letter, Qualifications and relevant experience, Project team and availability, Technical approach and work plan, Technology, records, and reporting description, Complete cost proposal, At. Review the full document from City of Dowagiac for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Dowagiac, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.