City of Pontiac - Small Business Commercial District Support - 2026-RFP-0179 (2026)
City of PontiacCity · Pontiac, MI- Due
- Dec 3, 2026
- 19 days left
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
- Primary contact
- Joy Dockham
- (248) 758-2848
The 30-second brief
The City of Pontiac invites proposals for a coordinated program to stabilize and grow local entrepreneurs and small businesses along commercial corridors including Walton Boulevard, Perry Street, Auburn Avenue, and Huron Street. The project combines practical business assistance, consulting, workshops, resource navigation, e-commerce support, district marketing, placemaking, and commercial property activation following the Main Street Four-Point Approach. Services include individual business assessments, action plans, English and Spanish-language support, and vendor pop-ups without mandatory organizational membership. Proposals are due by December 3, 2026, with an initial notice of interest deadline on November 19, 2026.
Technical approach, implementation feasibility, service quality, and district-level delivery (25 pts), Relevant organizational experience, personnel, partnerships, and delivery capacity (20 pts), Outreach, language access, accessible participation, and equitable geographic coverage (15 pts), Understanding of program goals, Pontiac business needs, and downtown and neighborhood commercial-district conditions (15 pts), Cost reasonableness and value relative to proposed services (15 pts), Deliverables, performance measurement, property and participant data quality, and reporting (10 pts)
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Summary
The City of Pontiac invites proposals for a coordinated program to stabilize and grow local entrepreneurs and small businesses along commercial corridors including Walton Boulevard, Perry Street, Auburn Avenue, and Huron Street.
The project combines practical business assistance, consulting, workshops, resource navigation, e-commerce support, district marketing, placemaking, and commercial property activation following the Main Street Four-Point Approach. Services include individual business assessments, action plans, English and Spanish-language support, and vendor pop-ups without mandatory organizational membership. Proposals are due by December 3, 2026, with an initial notice of interest deadline on November 19, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
W-9, certificate of insurance
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pontiac-mi/projects/322013/document?projectId=2026-RFP-0179
- Scope location
- Pontiac, MI
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Pontiac?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pontiac-mi/projects/322013/document?projectId=2026-RFP-0179. For questions, contact Joy Dockham.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
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 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 Joy Dockham at (248) 758-2848. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Technical approach, implementation feasibility, service quality, and district-level delivery (25 pts), Relevant organizational experience, personnel, partnerships, and delivery capacity (20 pts), Outr..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Pontiac?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Pontiac are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Pontiac regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 3, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: W-9, certificate of insurance. Review the full document from City of Pontiac for the complete list.
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.
