Manistee County Land Bank Authority Design Services RFP 2025
Town of ManisteeCity · Manistee, MI- Due
- Nov 14, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 31, 2025
- Primary contact
- Rachel Nelson
The 30-second brief
Manistee County Land Bank Authority is seeking proposals from design and engineering firms for structural stability evaluation and design services to convert a Department of Public Works building into village offices. The project involves two phases: an initial inspection and budget development, followed by design drafting if funding is adequate. The building is located at 7780 Lake Street, Bear Lake, Michigan.
Engineering inspection report, Budget for repairs, Design drafts, Construction RFP
Price, experience, timing, team members, engineering and design experience, value of professional services
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Summary
Manistee County Land Bank Authority is seeking proposals from design and engineering firms for structural stability evaluation and design services to convert a Department of Public Works building into village offices.
The project involves two phases: an initial inspection and budget development, followed by design drafting if funding is adequate. The building is located at 7780 Lake Street, Bear Lake, Michigan.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Price
- Experience
- Timing
- Team members
- Engineering and design experience
- Value of professional services
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Engineering inspection report
- Budget for repairs
- Design drafts
- Construction RFP
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Proposal Form
- Non-Iran linked business certification form
- Proof of insurance or proof of insurability
- Copies of company's
- Workers'
- Subcontractors' licenses
- Submit to
- 415 Third Street, Manistee MI 49660 (for mail/hand delivery)
- Scope location
- Bear Lake, Manistee County, MI
- Projected sq ft
- 1,384 sq ft
- Reported agency
- Manistee County Land Bank Authority
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Manistee?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 14, 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: 415 Third Street, Manistee MI 49660 (for mail/hand delivery). For questions, contact Rachel Nelson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Manistee 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 Rachel Nelson. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Engineering inspection report, Budget for repairs, Design drafts, Construction RFP. 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: "Price, experience, timing, team members, engineering and design experience, value of professional services" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Manistee?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Manistee are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Manistee regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Proposal Form, Non-Iran linked business certification form, Proof of insurance or proof of insurability, Copies of company's, workers', and subcontractors' licenses. Review the full document from Town of Manistee for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bear Lake, Manistee County, MI. The total projected area is 1384 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.