County of Marquette Request for Projects - Recycling and Materials Utilization Projects 2026
Marquette CountyCounty · Marquette, MI- Due
- Dec 18, 2026
- 51 days left
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
- Primary contact
- Nico Vermaat
- (906) 225-8159
The 30-second brief
Marquette County is requesting governmental entities or non-profits submit projects to be evaluated for funding by the County's Materials Management grant. Proposed projects can include equipment purchases such as wheeled curbside collection carts, recycling containers, equipment needed for municipal transfer stations like storage buildings, signage, or processing equipment, projects to improve internal governmental materials management collection and disposal, composting projects, and recycling education. Approximately $220,000 will be reserved for projects from the Materials Management grant. Proposed projects must be received no later than 2:00 PM EST, December 18th, 2026.
Equipment purchases such as wheeled curbside collection carts, Recycling containers; equipment needed for municipal transfer stations such as storage buildings, Signage, Or processing equipment; projects to improve internal governmental materials management collection and disposal; composting projects; recycling education
Alignment with Central Upper Peninsula Materials Management Plan goals, State of Michigan Materials Management goals, Marquette County Master Plan strategies, preference for tangible long-term equipment or projects, preference for projects occurring on publicly owned property
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Summary
Marquette County is requesting governmental entities or non-profits submit projects to be evaluated for funding by the County's Materials Management grant.
Proposed projects can include equipment purchases such as wheeled curbside collection carts, recycling containers, equipment needed for municipal transfer stations like storage buildings, signage, or processing equipment, projects to improve internal governmental materials management collection and disposal, composting projects, and recycling education. Approximately $220,000 will be reserved for projects from the Materials Management grant. Proposed projects must be received no later than 2:00 PM EST, December 18th, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Alignment with Central Upper Peninsula Materials Management Plan goals
- State of Michigan Materials Management goals
- Marquette County Master Plan strategies
- Preference for tangible long-term equipment or projects
- Preference for projects occurring on publicly owned property
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Equipment purchases such as wheeled curbside collection carts, Recycling containers
- Equipment needed for municipal transfer stations such as storage buildings, Signage, Or processing equipment
- Projects to improve internal governmental materials management collection and disposal
- Composting projects
- Recycling education
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
A description of the project, A budget estimate of the project cost with supporting documents, A timeline and description of how the project will be completed by October 2027, A description of how the project will increase the recycling rate or fulfill another goal, written approval from the highest elected official or equivalent if applicable, description of public benefit for non-profits
- Submit to
- [email protected] or Marquette County Planning Division, 234 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI 49855
- Scope location
- Marquette, MI
- Reported agency
- County of Marquette
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Marquette County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 18, 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] or Marquette County Planning Division, 234 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI 49855. For questions, contact Nico Vermaat.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Marquette County 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 Nico Vermaat at (906) 225-8159. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Equipment purchases such as wheeled curbside collection carts, Recycling containers; equipment needed for municipal transfer stations such as storage buildings, Signage, Or processing equipment; projects to improve internal governmental materials management collection and disposal; composting projec. 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: "Alignment with Central Upper Peninsula Materials Management Plan goals, State of Michigan Materials Management goals, Marquette County Master Plan strategies, preference for tangible long-term equipme..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Marquette County?
All active and historical solicitations from Marquette County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Marquette County 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 18, 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: A description of the project, A budget estimate of the project cost with supporting documents, A timeline and description of how the project will be completed by October 2027, A description of how the. Review the full document from Marquette County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Marquette, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.