City of Pontiac Adult-Use Cannabis Social Equity Advisor RFQ-0029 2025
City of Pontiac, City of Pontiac, MI·City
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- Primary Contact
- Garland Doyle · (248) 758-3200
- Scope Location
- Pontiac, MI
- Submission Address
- 47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI, 48342
SUMMARY
The City of Pontiac Michigan City Clerk's Office is seeking a social equity consultant for its adult-use cannabis program. The selected advisor will review the social equity sections of 23 received cannabis applications and design the business and workforce development focus area for 'Cannabis Pontiac,' the city's social equity initiative. The engagement aims to establish a mutually beneficial compensation structure for professional consulting services. Submissions are due by March 10, 2025, at the City Clerk's office located at 47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI. A notice of interest is requested by March 3, 2025. Primary contact for this solicitation is Garland Doyle at (248) 758-3200.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Review of social equity application sections, Design of business and workforce development focus area
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Adult-use_Cannabis_Appli..., 2f5d592e-c34a-4009-ba3f-..., 969773, 974660
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How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Pontiac?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 10, 2025. 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: 47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI, 48342. For questions, contact Garland Doyle.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: Adult-use_Cannabis_Appli..., 2f5d592e-c34a-4009-ba3f-..., 969773, 974660. Review the full document from City of Pontiac for the complete list.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Pontiac 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 RFQ 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 Garland Doyle at (248) 758-3200. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Pontiac, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Review of social equity application sections, Design of business and workforce development focus area. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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