How to bid on North Van Dyke Avenue planning for Sterling Heights

What the City is buying

The City of Sterling Heights is seeking proposals for North Van Dyke Avenue corridor improvements and stormwater resilience planning. This is a formal request for proposals, listed as RFP-SH26-011.

The opportunity may suit professional-services firms with relevant corridor improvement and stormwater resilience planning experience.

Key dates and the deadline

Questions are due October 8, 2026. The proposal deadline is October 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM Eastern Time.

Submit your response electronically through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time. Plan to complete submission ahead of the deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This RFP is relevant to professional-services vendors whose work fits corridor improvements and stormwater resilience planning. Review the solicitation documents to confirm whether your firm’s experience and services match the City’s needs.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using the “View original source” access step. The title and dates are public; free vendor registration and sign-in are required to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.

Submit your proposal through BidNet Direct, or follow the submission instructions in the notice. Check the listing for documents and addenda before preparing and submitting your response.

Prepare a clear, competitive response

Read the full solicitation and all addenda carefully. Track the October 8 question deadline and send questions through the process stated in the notice.

Explain how your relevant experience and proposed approach address both corridor improvements and stormwater resilience planning. Make your response easy to review, follow the requested format, and verify that all required materials are included before submitting.