Site work and paving for a road / highway in Tecumseh, Michigan. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

This Request for Proposal ("RFP") is to provide interested firms with sufficient information to submit proposals for consideration by the City of Tecumseh ("City") and Tecumseh Downtown Development Authority ("DDA") in connection with its needs for Downtown Streetscape Design for Downtown Tecumseh. Favorable pricing will be one element of the selection process, but the experience of the firm, qualifications, direct experience and ability of assigned staff, completeness of the level of service proposed and timeliness of service proposed by the bidder will be significant factors in the award of this contract. The final decision on the selection of the bidder for this project will be determined by the City Council. The City reserves the right to reject any proposals or parts of proposals. The City also reserves the right to waive any irregularities, inconsistencies, or take whatever action is appropriate as determined by the City to be in the best interest of the City. The City of Tecumseh, MI seeks qualified consultants for professional urban design and community engagement services to prepare a plan to improve the streetscapes and associated public spaces throughout Downtown Tecumseh, to create a more attractive, accessible, sustainable, safe, and economically vibrant downtown. The consultant will work closely with city staff, the Downtown Development Authority and other relevant stakeholders such as the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the Sustainability Committee, Tecumseh's Public Art Committee, the Tecumseh Event, Activities and Marketing Committee, and the Department of Public Works, and will gather input and feedback from City residents. Proposals will be accepted from qualified multidisciplinary firms specializing in urban design and landscape architecture with expertise (either in house or with sub-consultants) in areas including: economic development, marketing, green streets / infrastructure, landscape and irrigation plans, downtown sound systems, way-finding or another relevant discipline. As part of the proposal, the consultant is encouraged to leverage their own experience and expertise to make suggestions and or recommendations reflective of their past successes that may not have been directly requested in this RFP. Any additional suggestions and/or proposed steps, actions or deliverables should be identified in the proposal along with associated costs, if applicable. Questions regarding the scope of work to be accomplished may be directed to Kelly Jo Gilmore, Economic Development Director, at (517)424-6003 or by email at kgilmore@tecumsehmi.gov by Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 5 PM.