About this opportunity
AI summaryMarquette County requests proposals from governmental entities and non-profits for recycling and materials utilization projects funded through its Materials Management grant. Eligible projects must locate in and benefit Marquette County, covering equipment purchases, municipal transfer station equipment, internal materials management improvements, composting, recycling education, or other relevant materials management efforts. Applicants must deliver proposals by mail or electronically via email to Nico Vermaat by 2:00 PM EST on December 18, 2026. Submissions require a project description, budget estimate, timeline targeting completion by October 1, 2027, an explanation of recycling rate impacts, approval from the highest elected official or equivalent, and a public benefit statement for non-profits. Staff and the Marquette County Board of Commissioners evaluate projects on alignment with regional, state, and county planning goals, prioritizing tangible long-term equipment and public property initiatives. Approximately $220,000 is reserved to fund selected projects.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Marquette County
Scope of work
- Equipment purchases such as wheeled curbside collection carts and recycling containers
- Equipment needed for municipal transfer stations such as storage buildings, signage, or processing equipment
- Projects to improve internal governmental materials management collection and disposal
- Composting projects
- Other projects relevant to materials management
- Recycling education
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Alignment with Central Upper Peninsula Materials Management Plan goals | Not specified |
| Alignment with State of Michigan Materials Management goals (MCL 324.11507) | Not specified |
| Alignment with Marquette County Master Plan strategies | Not specified |
| Preference for tangible, long-term equipment or projects | Not specified |
| Preference for projects that will occur on publicly owned property | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a governmental entity or non-profit
- Projects must be located in and benefit Marquette County
- Must be submitted by the highest elected official or equivalent, or include their written approval
Documents to include with your response
- Completed Response Form
- A description of the project
- A budget estimate of the project cost with supporting documents
- A timeline and description of how the project will be completed by October 2027
- A description of how the project will increase the recycling rate or fulfill another goal
- Written approval from the highest elected official or equivalent (if not submitted directly by them)
- A description of how the project would benefit the public (for non-profits)
Key dates
- Project submission window
- October 26, 2026 - December 18, 2026
- Proposed projects must be received no later than
- 2:00 PM EST, December 18th, 2026
- Review of project
- December 18, 2026 - January 19, 2027
- County Board Meeting review of proposals
- January 19, 2027
- Required project completion
- October 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Mail, in-person delivery, or email
- Instructions
- Submit to Marquette County Planning Division, ATTN: Nico Vermaat, 234 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI 49855, or electronically via email to the designated county email address.
Contract details
- Term
- Completion by October 1, 2027
- Estimated value
- approximately $220,000
- Place of performance
- Marquette County
- Funding
- Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Materials Management grant