City of Traverse City Request for Proposals - Brown Bridge Quiet Area Expansion Spring Lake Trailhead Design Services
City of TraverseCity · Traverse, MI- Due
- Aug 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Traverse City is requesting proposals from qualified firms for professional engineering and design services, plus construction management oversight for the construction of a trail and trailhead amenities at the Brown Bridge Quiet Area located in East Bay Township. Scope of services includes geotechnical investigations, topographic and tree surveying, wetland delineation, removal and clearing plans, site improvement plans, maintenance of traffic plans, preparation of specifications, construction cost estimate, permitting services, bidding services, construction staking, construction engineering and management, and permit compliance. Submission deadline is August 14, 2026.
Geotechnical investigations and reports as needed, Topographic and tree surveying, Wetland delineation, Removal and clearing plans, Site improvement plans, Maintenance of traffic plans, Preparation of specifications, Construction cost estimate, Permitting services, Bidding services, Construction staking and construction engineering and management, Permit compliance
SUMMARY
The City of Traverse City is requesting proposals from qualified firms for professional engineering and design services, plus construction management oversight for the construction of a trail and trailhead amenities at the Brown Bridge Quiet Area located in East Bay Township.
Scope of services includes geotechnical investigations, topographic and tree surveying, wetland delineation, removal and clearing plans, site improvement plans, maintenance of traffic plans, preparation of specifications, construction cost estimate, permitting services, bidding services, construction staking, construction engineering and management, and permit compliance. Submission deadline is August 14, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
12- Geotechnical investigations and reports as needed
- Topographic and tree surveying
- Wetland delineation
- Removal and clearing plans
- Site improvement plans
- Maintenance of traffic plans
- Preparation of specifications
- Construction cost estimate
- Permitting services
- Bidding services
- Construction staking and construction engineering and management
- Permit compliance
- Scope location
- East Bay Township, MI
- Reported agency
- City of Traverse City
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Traverse?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 14, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Traverse 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Geotechnical investigations and reports as needed, Topographic and tree surveying, Wetland delineation, Removal and clearing plans, Site improvement plans, Maintenance of traffic plans, Preparation of specifications, Construction cost estimate, Permitting services, Bidding services, Construction sta. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the scope of this project?
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