What products and services does the City of Lansing procure?

The City of Lansing Purchasing Office procures general municipal goods and services to support City departments and employee operations. Specific categories, scopes and technical requirements are described in individual solicitations published on the City's MITN portal.

Does the City of Lansing use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The City of Lansing distributes purchasing documents and posts solicitations through the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN), which the City identifies as its procurement distribution and consortium-style portal for solicitations and related documents.

What procurement vendor requirements does the City of Lansing publish for vendors?

The City of Lansing publishes solicitation-specific vendor requirements—insurance, bonding, licensing and required forms—within each MITN solicitation package. Vendors should review each MITN solicitation package for the exact insurance, bonding, licensing and other compliance items required for that procurement.

How does the City of Lansing approve procurement contracts and awards?

The City of Lansing approves procurement contracts and awards under its Purchasing Ordinance and competitive-bid processes administered by the Purchasing Office. Specific approval thresholds, signature authorities and formal award steps are defined in the Purchasing Ordinance and related administrative procedures.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Lansing?

Vendors can find procurement policies and standard contract terms on the City of Lansing Purchasing and 'How We Buy' pages, which reference the Purchasing Ordinance and the Local Preference Ordinance and provide examples of local-quote thresholds used in procurements.

What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of Lansing use?

The City of Lansing applies a Local Preference Ordinance that requires purchases under $30,000 to include one Lansing-based business quote whenever available. Full program details and how the local-preference rule is applied are published on the City's Purchasing pages.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Lansing, MI
Country:: US

City of Lansing RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

City of Lansing - B/27/028 Air Science Items RFP
Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Closes
Oct 23, 2026
Provide air science items.
B/27/034 - CRIME LITE AUTO FORENSIC IMAGING SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC SAFETY BLDG RFP
Posted
Oct 13, 2026
Closes
Oct 23, 2026
The City of Lansing is seeking bids for a Crime Lite Auto forensic imaging system for its Public Safety Building. The system is designed to search, detect, and image forensic evidence at crime scenes and in laboratory settings. Bids are due October 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
Mobile Car Lift for Public Safety Bldg - B/27/036 (Request for Proposals)
Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Closes
Oct 23, 2026
Provide mobile car lift for public safety bldg.

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Employee FTE
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $5,000, use sole source.
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- Entity: City of Lansing, MI
- Threshold: City Council approval is required for sole source purchases over $5,000.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Lansing

Lancing City Council Committee Of The Whole Meeting
Date: Oct 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed public concerns regarding the safety of constituents when accessing the new city hall location, specifically pertaining to evening parking access. A resolution was passed to relocate upcoming council meetings to the new city hall facility. Additionally, the committee approved the reappointment of a member to the Capital Area Transportation Authority Board for a term expiring in 2029.
Lancing City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Oct 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council held a recognition ceremony for the Special Olympics Lancing Alumni Athletic Team, known as Team Lopez, honoring their achievements and contributions to the community. Additionally, the council reviewed a presentation regarding an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA) certificate for the property at 1204 South Washington Avenue, which is slated for rehabilitation into a mixed-use art and residential space.
Lansing City Council Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole Meeting
Date: Sep 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Lansing?

The City of Lansing Purchasing Office centrally manages procurement and purchasing for all City departments and employees. The City names the Purchasing Office on its Purchasing page as the entity that administers procurements across departments.

Where does the City of Lansing post bids and RFPs?

The City of Lansing posts bids, requests for proposals, addenda and results on the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) system. Vendors register on MITN to view and download solicitation documents and to receive solicitation notices from the City.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Lansing?

Vendors complete registration for the City of Lansing through the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) vendor registration system. A single MITN registration covers the City and participating agencies and is used to receive solicitation notices and documents.

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City of Lansing RFPs

City of Lansing - B/27/028 Air Science Items RFP

B/27/034 - CRIME LITE AUTO FORENSIC IMAGING SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC SAFETY BLDG RFP

Mobile Car Lift for Public Safety Bldg - B/27/036 (Request for Proposals)

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City of Lansing RFPs

City of Lansing - B/27/028 Air Science Items RFP

B/27/034 - CRIME LITE AUTO FORENSIC IMAGING SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC SAFETY BLDG RFP

Mobile Car Lift for Public Safety Bldg - B/27/036 (Request for Proposals)

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