City of East Lansing Holiday Decoration Install and Takedown Request for Quote 2025
City of East LansingCity · East Lansing, MI- Due
- Aug 28, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 24, 2025
- Primary contact
- Matt Apostle
- (517) 319-6859
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SUMMARY
The City of East Lansing Downtown Management Board (DMB) is soliciting quotes for professional services to install and remove downtown holiday decorations.
The scope includes wrapping 18 feet of garland around 28 historic lampposts and 36 feet of garland around 18 streetlights, plus installing red bows. Additionally, 34 strands of 25-foot holiday lights must be wrapped around seven trees at Bill Sharp Park and two trees in the 500 Block Pedestrian Alleyway. Contractors must provide a bucket truck or lift capable of reaching 30 feet and comply with traffic control requirements. Installation must be completed by Nov. 19, 2025, with removal scheduled between Jan. 5 and Jan. 9, 2026. Submissions are due by August 28, 2025.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Appendix I
- Appendix II
- Appendix III
- Appendix IV
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- East Lansing, MI
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Quote from City of East Lansing?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 28, 2025. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Matt Apostle.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Quote?
Most government agencies, including City of East Lansing 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 Quote submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
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What documents are required to bid on this Quote?
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: Appendix I, Appendix II, Appendix III, Appendix IV. Review the full document from City of East Lansing for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
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