Bid guide
How to bid on Dam Engineering Support for the City of Ann Arbor
What the City is buying
The City of Ann Arbor seeks up to two firms to provide as-needed professional engineering and regulatory support for its four high-hazard dams. Work may involve geotechnical, civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, security, and electrical engineering.
The goal is efficient administrative, technical, and managerial support for day-to-day dam needs and regulatory compliance. The contract is for three years, with options for two one-year extensions.
Key dates and the deadline
The RFP was published September 30, 2026. Questions are due October 16, 2026, and proposals are due November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
Submit through BidNet Direct, or follow the submission instructions in the notice, before the closing time. Plan to complete the submission early and confirm that it has been received.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit engineering consulting firms with relevant capabilities for dam support and regulatory work. The listed disciplines include geotechnical, civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, security, and electrical engineering.
Because the City may select up to two firms and services are as-needed, firms should consider whether they can provide the disciplines and support the City’s stated day-to-day and compliance objectives.
How to access and respond
Solicitation 26-45 is posted by the City of Ann Arbor on BidNet Direct. Use the “View original source” option to open the listing. The title and dates are public; a free BidNet Direct vendor account is needed to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.
Submit the response through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs, before November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Check the listing for addenda and follow the current submission instructions.
Prepare a focused proposal
Map your firm’s experience and available disciplines to the services described in the RFP. Explain how your team would provide practical administrative, technical, and managerial support for the dams’ day-to-day needs and regulatory compliance.
Review the full notice and every addendum, track the October 16 question deadline, and raise any needed clarifications through the process stated in the RFP. Before submitting, check that the proposal addresses the requested items and that the portal shows a completed submission.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Ann Arbor; the original posting controls.