32 Thursday, September 12, 2024 BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS http://www.thebattlecreekshopper.com
City of Battle Creek
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP#: 2025-031R
TITLE: City Manager Executive Search/Recruiting Firm
ISSUE DATE: September 9, 2024
PROPOSAL DUE DATE: October 9, 2024, 1:00pm
(noon) Local Time
LOCATION: Proposals must be submitted online.
See page 9 for instructions. DO NOT EMAIL PRO-
POSALS.
Purchasing Contact: Christine Huff
E-mail: [email protected] questions only: do not
email proposals
DESCRIPTION: The City is soliciting proposals for the
purpose of contracting for an executive recruiting firm to
lead the City of Battle Creek City Commission in the hiring
of the next city manager, with onboarding by early April,- The firm will recruit, aid in short listing applicants,
and lead the interview process through to selection.
PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL:
Proposals must be submitted through our secure online
portal by registered vendors by the date and time listed
above.
Please upload ONE pdf file that includes all requested
submittals, rather than several parts of the bid uploaded.
Please visit http://battlecreekmi.gov/230/Bid-Propos-
al-Solicitations and click on Bid & Proposal Solicitations.
This will redirect you to our secure VendorRegistry web-
site where you can register as a vendor (required) and
obtain this full document and upload your bid.
Email the purchasing contact listed above if the above
link doesn’t work.
PROPOSERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO
CAREFULLY READ THE ENTIRE REQUEST FOR PRO-
POSALS.
CITY OF BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS
2024 Parking Structure Repair
IFB #2025-030B
IFB DUE DATE and TIME: October 1, 2024, at 3:00 pm
local time BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRON-
ICALLY.
BID SUBMITTAL: Bids must be submitted electronically
as ONE PDF. DO NOT EMAIL BIDS. Submittal at: http://
battlecreekmi.gov/230/Bid-Proposal-Solicitations then
follow the link for Bids and Proposals Solicitations, which
will take you to the VendorRegistry page. You may also
email [email protected] for links. Click on
the notice for this project, then click submit bid. You must
be a registered vendor (quick and no charge) in order
to submit a bid. You may withdraw your bid at any time
before the due date/time. To withdraw your electronic
bid, click “submit bid” again and you will see the link to
withdraw. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud
via Zoom, details listed in IFB in VendorRegistry. Upload
your bid and bonds TOGETHER as ONE PDF (not mul-
tiple uploads).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Battle Creek will
accept sealed bids for the 2024 Parking Structure Re-
pairs project. This project consists of, but is not limited
to, conducting repairs on critical or high priority structural,
waterproofing, and facades at various parking structures.
The majority of specified work is locates at the Hamblin
Avenue and Jackson Street parking structures with only
minor work specifies at the Michigan Avenue parking
structure.
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS OR SITE VISITATION: Kim
Orear, OHM Advisors 734-522-6711
BID SUBMITTAL QUESTIONS: Email: Purchasing@
battlecreekmi.govThe Battle Creek Executive Airport
at Kellogg Field will celebrate ‘100
Years of Flight’ this month, with a
centennial celebration event at the
airport on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Neighbors are invited to join the
celebration Saturday, Sept. 21, begin-
ning at 8:30 a.m., at the Western
Michigan University College of
Aviation – located at 237 Helmer
Road N, Battle Creek.
The day’s events will include:
- Unveiling of a mockup of the his-
torical, centennial plaque that will be
erected at the airport - Keynote address by Michigan
Aeronautics Commissioner Russell
Kavalhuna, former Executive
Director of Western Michigan
University College of Aviation - Remarks by City of Battle Creek
Mayor Mark Behnke, Assistant City
Manager Ted Dearing, and Aviation
Director Phil Kroll - Tours of the Western Michigan
University College of Aviation - Static vehicle displays by both the
airport and Michigan Army National
Guard The Western Michigan
University chapter of the Alpha Eta
Rho (AHP) aviation fraternity will
also hold a fundraiser pancake break-
fast (while supplies last; no ATM
onsite), from 8:30-11 a.m. during
the scheduled WMU fly-in, open to
the community and leading up to the
main program at 11 a.m.
The centennial event is the culmina-
tion of a year of awareness and cel-
ebration of the city’s airport, which
included a children's art show at the
Battle Creek Art Center in March and
a Brass Band of Battle Creek avia-
tion-themed concert at W.K. Kellogg
Auditorium in May, in addition to the
annual Battle Creek Field of Flight
Air Show over the Independence Day
holiday in early July.
Battle Creek Executive Airport at
Kellogg Field (previously known
as W.K. Kellogg Airport - airport
code BTL) is the base of operations
for approximately 55 private indi-
viduals, as well as Western Michigan
University College of Aviation, the
Battle Creek Air National GuardBattle Creek Executive Airport to mark ‘100 Years of Flight’
with centennial celebration event Saturday, Sept. 21
There are many ways Michiganders
can help the Department of Natural
Resources take care of the state’s
natural and cultural resources.
According to the DNR, several state
parks in southern Michigan will host
stewardship workdays, where volun-
teers are needed to help remove inva-
sive plants that threaten high-quality
ecosystems or to collect native wild-
flower seeds for replanting.
Workdays will take place in the
area at Fort Custer Recreation Area
in Augusta from 10 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, and Sunday.
Sept. 22.More details about each workday
and how to register can be found on
the DNR volunteer events calendar
at michigan.gov/dnr (under Things to
Do).
In related news, Fort Custer
Recreation Area will be one of the
new locations this fall to host the
DNR’s “Nature Awaits” program,
which allows students and their
families a complimentary, one-day
Recreation Passport voucher to
explore state parks.
More information is available by
emailing DNR-NatureAwaits@
Michigan.gov.Mich. DNR offers
volunteer opportunities
(federally designated as the 110th
Attack Wing), Duncan Aviation,
WACO Aircraft Corporation, FAA
Battle Creek Flight Inspection Field
Office, and Centennial AircraftServices. For more information about
the Battle Creek Executive Airport
visit, flybtl.com.
(See related story elsewhere in this
paper.)NOTICE
CITY OF BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN
PASSAGE OF ORDINANCEPLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Battle Creek City Commission adopted the following ordinances:
ORDINANCE 13-2024
To adopt Ordinance 13-2024, amending Sections 02, Articles X and XVII of Chapter 212, “Rules
of Procedure of the Commission,” regarding Public Comment to ensure a better flow to the Business
Meeting.At the regular meeting of the Battle Creek City Commission held Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Copies of
the adopted ordinances are available at City Hall, Room 111, 10 North Division Street, Battle Creek, MI
or on the City website: http://www.battlecreekmi.gov. Copies may also be obtained at a reasonable cost
from the Battle Creek City Clerk, P.O. Box 1717, Battle Creek, MI 49016. Telephone: (269) 966-3348.
Victoria L. Houser, MMC
City Clerk