Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

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CEDAR AVENUE CORRIDOR LAND USE AND MARKET ANALYSIS. The City of Lakeville is seeking proposals from qualified consultants for a Cedar Avenue Corridor Land Use and Market Analysis. The RFP can be obtained on the City’s website (www.lakevillemn.gov). Responses are due June 4 at 4:30 p.m. For questions, please contact Tina Goodroad, Community Development Director at [email protected].

CITYWIDE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES. The City of Monticello is requesting proposals for citywide solid waste and recycling services. You can obtain a full copy of the RFP by going to the city’s website at https://www.monticellomn.gov/Bids.aspx. If you have any questions, please contact Public Works at [email protected]       

CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION STUDY. The City of Forest Lake, Minnesota, is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive classification and compensation study for its employees. The goal of this study is to ensure that the City’s compensation structure is competitive, equitable, aligned with market conditions and industry standards, and to ensure state and federal compliance. This study is expected to review the City of Forest Lake’s classification and compensation plan to ensure an equitable system is in place to compensate employees properly for the services being provided compared to the market and to create consistent titling and recognizable differences between position classifications. The classification system recommended through this study must be a market proven and established methodology for government application. It should be designed such that it facilitates a number of human resource management goals including recruitment, selection, and salary administration in an organized and consistent manner. Full details can be found on the City’s website. For questions, please contact Mark Statz, City Administrator, at [email protected].

COMMERCIAL REALTOR SERVICES. The City of Isle Economic Development Authority (EDA) and City of Isle are accepting proposals for commercial realtor services to sell a combination of approximately 136 acres in City of Isle, MN. The purpose of this RFP is to provide an equitable basis for all candidates as well as the evaluation criteria. For full request details, please see the RFP requirements at: www.CityofIsle.com or contact City Hall for a full proposal packet.  This is an open and competitive process. Proposals are due to the City of Isle by 4 p.m. June 10, 2025. Questions can be directed to City Clerk Jamie Minenko at [email protected] or by telephone at 320-676-3641. Electronic PDF files of proposals can be emailed to [email protected] and must arrive by 4 p.m., June 10, 2025. The proposal must contain the signature of a duly authorized officer or agent of the company submitting the proposal.

CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR MUNICIPAL CANNABIS RETAIL STORE DEVELOPMENT. The City of Fairmont is soliciting proposals from consultants to assist with the potential development of a city-owned and operated cannabis retail store located within city limits. The selected consultant will assist with business planning, facility layout and design, procurement, and preparing application deliverables to meet the State of Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management licensing requirements. A full copy of the RFP is available on the City’s website. Proposals are due by Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12 p.m.. Please contact Betsy Steuber, City Clerk, at 507-238-9461 or [email protected] with further questions.

PARK DEVELOPMENT. The City of Elk River is seeking proposals from qualified design firms to assist in the development of a public park beneath the city’s historic water tower, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This project aims to transform a one-quarter acre parcel into a well-designed, accessible park that enhances the surrounding environment while honoring the historical significance of the water tower and explores the history of the community. More information and the RFP document can be obtained on the city’s website at https://www.elkrivermn.gov/bids.aspx

SAFETY CONSULTANT SERVICES. The City of Maplewood is soliciting proposals from qualified safety consulting firms to provide professional services in the areas of safety training, table-top exercises, and safety program development for City staff. The selected consultant will assist with updating the City’s Safety Manual and conduct relevant safety-related training and exercises over a three-year period beginning Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2028. A full copy of the RFP is available on the City’s website. Proposals are due by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. For more information, please contact Mike Darrow, Assistant City Manager at (651) 249-2053 or [email protected].

SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL. The City of Oak Park Heights is requesting proposals from qualified companies who are interested in providing contractual Residential Solid Waste Collection and Disposal and Recycling Services. A full copy of the Request for Proposals with submission requirements can be found on the City website, www.cityofoakparkheights.com. All proposals should be sent to City of Oak Park Heights, ATTN: Jennifer Pinski, 14168 Oak Park Blvd N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082. The deadline for submissions is 2 p.m. on June 27, 2025. For more information, contact [email protected] or 651-439-4439.