Capital Improvements Program Development Service

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Charlotte, Michigan, United StatesPosted 8 days agoDeadline: June 4th, 2026

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SUMMARY

This RFP seeks a vendor to develop a six-year Capital Improvements Program for Charlotte, Michigan, addressing infrastructure investments and funding strategies across multiple municipal sectors.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have experience with Michigan's Planning Enabling Act requirements
Must be able to translate technical data into user-friendly documents
Must demonstrate success in prioritization modeling for multi-departmental assets
Must provide a lump-sum fee for the scope of work
Must provide a breakdown of hourly rates for additional services
Must provide an overview of firm's experience with Michigan municipal CIPs
Must provide references from similar-sized communities
Must provide resumes of key personnel assigned to the project

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

TIMELINE

Late summer 2026: Project Commencement & Kick-off.

September- November 2026: Data synthesis and draft preparation.

December 2026: Presentation to the City Planning Commission for review/approval.

January 2027: Submission to the City Council for final adoption.

Issuing Agency

City Of Charlotte

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DESCRIPTION

The selected vendor will facilitate the development of a comprehensive six-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for a government authority in Charlotte, Michigan. This CIP will serve as a strategic roadmap for the organization's physical and infrastructure investments, prioritizing fiscal responsibility and alignment with community objectives.

Scope includes aggregating data and drafting a document covering key areas such as water and wastewater facility improvements, transportation projects including street reconstruction and non-motorized enhancements, upgrades to public spaces and recreational facilities, downtown utilities and parking, maintenance and upgrades of city facilities, and scheduling fleet and equipment replacements for fire, police, and public works.

The vendor will be responsible for reviewing existing studies, master plans, and cost estimates, as well as conducting workshops with staff to refine project listings and timelines. Additionally, they will prepare financial summaries, identify funding sources such as grants and bonds, and create a visually accessible final document suitable for public review.

Source attribution

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