Developing affordable homeownership housing by acquiring, rehabilitating, and reselling residential properties to income-eligible first-time homebuyers
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166792
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
330
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
28,273
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $20,000, use sole source.
Coops:The city actively uses the MITN Purchasing Group; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Port Huron (MI) allows sole source under its purchasing ordinance (Sec. 2-794). The city has a low $20,000 competitive bidding threshold, but a recent precedent shows sole source can exceed it: a $53,102.82 sole source purchase in January 2025.
Practical steps:
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
The city uses cooperative purchasing (they actively use the MITN Purchasing Group). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded.
Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Port Huron
Port Huron McMorran Place Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission received an update on the jumbotron project, which is proceeding with a total cost of $450,000, jointly funded by the City and the Prowlers. Discussions regarding upcoming events focused on a new partnership with Moxy Events to manage bookings, aimed at improving revenue through a quality-focused strategy, and the development of a new advertising contract. Regarding financials, the Commission reviewed the current operational deficit, which is attributed to the ticketing company's policy of holding revenue until events occur, and noted that the financial position is expected to improve as the season progresses.
Port Huron Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission approved a special use permit request for residential use on the first floor of a Central Business District property located at 525 Court Street. Additionally, the commission discussed the potential development of ordinance language regarding data centers and received an update on the progress of the zoning ordinance.
City of Port Huron City Council City Council Meeting
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Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Port Huron.
James R. FreedCity Manager, Chief Administrative Officer
Frequently asked questions
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Port Huron?
The Purchasing Division within the Finance Department administers all purchasing for the City of Port Huron under its council–manager government. The Finance Department Purchasing webpage provides department contacts, procedures, and confirms purchasing responsibilities established in the City's municipal code.
Where does the City of Port Huron post bids and RFPs?
The City of Port Huron posts bids and RFPs on the Pending Bids page in the Finance Department's Purchasing section; municipal code requires bid notices be published there. Vendors should monitor that page for solicitation documents and submission instructions.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Port Huron?
Vendors register and participate by following the instructions included in each solicitation posted on the City of Port Huron Pending Bids page; solicitations include required forms, submission methods, and any registration steps mandated by the municipal purchasing code.
Oct 12, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting covered various community concerns, including the need for a bike path plan to enhance connectivity and safety, particularly for those relying on bicycles and scooters. There was a discussion regarding character-based education programs and a request for individual meetings to explore their implementation. Additionally, residents addressed the city's role in supporting vulnerable populations, with suggestions for an integrated re-entry hub to provide centralized resources for housing, mental health, and substance use treatment. Concerns were also raised regarding parking availability for city business and public safety in light of planned city operations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Port Huron meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What products and services does the City of Port Huron procure?
The City of Port Huron procures broad categories defined in its purchasing ordinance, including materials, supplies, and services. See Municipal Code Division 2 for the statutory definitions and scope of goods and services the city may acquire.
What procurement requirements does the City of Port Huron publish for vendors?
City of Port Huron solicitations may require performance, labor-and-materials, and maintenance/guarantee bonds and proof of insurance; specific bond amounts, insurance types, and forms are listed in each solicitation's requirements and contract documents.
How does the City of Port Huron approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Port Huron administers purchases through the Purchasing Division and approves contracts in accordance with the municipal purchasing ordinances and council actions under its council–manager government; specific approval levels are detailed in the City's purchasing code.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Port Huron?
The City of Port Huron publishes procurement policies and standard purchasing terms in its Municipal Code (eCode360 Division 2: Purchases, Sales and Leases) and on the Finance Department Purchasing webpage, which links procedures and contact information.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of Port Huron use?
Supplier preference, certification, or local-vendor provisions for the City of Port Huron are established in the municipal purchasing code and, where applicable, specified within individual solicitations; vendors should review those sources for any preference or certification language.