Available Bids

The City of Jackson has partnered with BidNet as part of the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) as a tool to communicate to vendors what the City is searching for in regard to a specific bid or proposal opportunities to this site.  As a vendor, you can register with the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network  (MITN) and be sure that you see all available bids and opportunities. By selecting automatic bid notification, your company will receive emails once City of Jackson has a bid opportunity that matches your company's business. In addition, the site handles bid opportunities, RFPs, and RFQs for other member governmental agencies throughout Michigan.  These documents are also posted on the City of Jackson’s website.

City of Jackson looks forward to providing you with more bid information and simplifying the entire bid, proposal, and quote processes for everyone involved.  We appreciate your cooperation and welcome your participation.  If you need help registering, please call the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network  support department toll free 1-800-835-4603.

Link for Open/Closed Bids for City of Jackson:  Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network

Link for vendor registration screen for City of Jackson:  Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network


Contact Us

  1. Shelly Allard
    Shelly Allard
    Purchasing Coordinator
    Email

    City Hall
    161 W. Michigan Ave.
    10th Floor
    Jackson, MI 49201

    Ph: 517-788-4020
    Fx: 866-971-2119

    Shelly Allard graduated from Jackson Community College with an Associate’s Degree in April 1986. Shelly began working at the City of Jackson in the Purchasing Department as a Purchasing Technician in 1986 and became Purchasing Coordinator after.

    Staff Directory

CONSTRUCTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS CENTER - BID OPENING MOVED TO FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019, 9:00 AM.

Sealed proposals for the CONSTRUCTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS CENTER  will be received by the City of Jackson Purchasing Agent, 161 W. Michigan Avenue, 10th Floor, Jackson, Michigan, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2019 until 9:00:00 AM.

The work includes the following partial listing of items with approximate quantities:

CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CITY OF JACKSON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS CENTER CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 39,100 SQUARE FEET OF GARAGE AND 5,400 SQUARE FEET OFFICE AREA.  CONTRACTOR TO HAVE 10 YEARS COMMERCIAL EXPERIENCE WITH REFERENCES OF PAST PROJECTS.

Bidders may obtain packets containing Instructions to Bidders, Proposal Forms, Specifications and Contract Forms from the city’s website at http://www.cityofjackson.org/rfq.  Paper copies of the specifications and drawings may be obtained from ABC Reproduction Company, 104 N. Blackstone St., Jackson, MI 49201, (517) 784-2972 for non-refundable fees for plans are $224.40 plus tax. Specifications book are $37.87 plus tax. Additional charges apply for shipping.

Prospective bidders are invited to attend a pre-bid meeting on THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019  at 10:00:00 AM, Purchasing Department, 10th Floor, 161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson, MI 49201.

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CONSTRUCTION OF THE BUCKY HARRIS PARK FIRE PIT - BID OPENING EXTENDED TO THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2019, 9AM

Sealed proposals for the CONSTRUCTION OF AN OUTDOOR FIRE PIT LOCATED IN BUCKY HARRIS PARK will be received by the City of Jackson Purchasing Agent, 161 W. Michigan Avenue, 10th Floor, Jackson, Michigan, THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 until 9:00:00 AM.

Bidders may obtain packets containing Instructions to Bidders, Proposal Forms, Specifications and Contract Forms from the city’s website at http://www.cityofjackson.org/rfq. 

Prospective bidders are invited to attend a pre-bid meeting on THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019  at 10:00:00 AM, Purchasing Department, 10th Floor, 161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson, MI 49201.

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HOUSING REHABILITATION AT 708 TOMLINSON STREET

Sealed proposals for Housing Rehabilitation at 708 TOMLINSON ST.  will be received by the City of Jackson Purchasing Agent, 161 W. Michigan Avenue, 10th Floor, Jackson, Michigan, until, TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2019, 9:00:00 AM.

The work includes the following partial listing of items with approximate quantities:  HOUSING REHABILITATION TO INCLUDE SIDING, ROOF, NEW KITCHEN, BATHROOM, DRYWALL ENTIRE HOME, TRIM, DECKS, WIRING AND PLUMBING.

Bidders may obtain packets containing Instructions to Bidders, Proposal Forms, Specifications and Contract Forms at the Purchasing Department, 10th Floor,  161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson, Michigan 49201, Telephone (517) 788-4020 or from the city’s website at http://www.cityofjackson.org/rfq.

Prospective bidders are invited to attend a pre-bid meeting on THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019   at 11:00:00 AM, 708 TOMLINSON ST..  The Rehab Inspector will have the discretion to limit the number of bidders who enter the property at the scheduled bid walk through.  The City of Jackson and homeowner will provide one opportunity where the subject property will be made available for contractor review and inspection of both the exterior and interior to improve the understanding of the project’s scope of work and allow contractor to submit an informed bid.

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