The Township would like to clarify a few things regarding the millage proposal for the Fire Department. The Fire Department is currently leasing a building from the EDC, which they have been leasing for decades. Due to airport vehicle fleet expanding, the EDC is not extending our lease, so they can utilize their building.
The Township has gotten engineer/cost estimates done to ensure the lowest cost possible. We have also went through the prints and reduced the fees from 3.75 mill to 3. mill. We are currently seeking funding through the state reps and Sault Tribe, along with looking into other grant resources.
We need to acquire a building, not land. The Township has property on Cedar Grove and Griffin St. that we will utilize for this project. Although we do have a DPW building, we have looked into this and it is not usable for the Fire department due to size and access limitations.
If there are any questions, concerns or remarks please call the Township Hall at 906-495-5381.
Fire Department Millage Request
Shall the Charter Township of Kinross issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds in one or more series in an amount not to exceed Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) for the purpose of paying the cost of acquiring, constructing, furnishing, equipping and financing a new Fire Hall in the Township.
The bonds will be outstanding a maximum of 20 years, exclusive of refunding. It is estimated that it will be necessary to levy 3.0 mill ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) each subsequent year for debt service, until the bonds are retired.
A printable version of this request for proposal can be downloaded here.
Introduction
Kinross Charter Township, a municipality nearly 30 miles long and only four miles wide over the majority of its length, is centrally located in Chippewa County in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and consists largely of a small urban community of Kinross surrounded by approximately 120 square miles of open space. The State Legislature created the governmental entity of Kinross Township in 1899.
Lakeview Cemetery is located on Lakeview Road in Kinross, Michigan. Currently, there is a white vinyl fence along the road that needs to be replaced. Length of current fencing is 683ft, with total fence distance, including openings, is 885ft. The type of fence we are looking for is a black chain-link style fence, approximately 48” in height. Other options can be considered.
Purpose
The purpose of this RFP is to solicit interested and qualified parties to install fencing at our Lakeview cemetery.
Scope of Work
Visit the site. View current fencing along front of cemetery, noting each entrance.
Determine materials needed.
Provide estimated cost for materials and installation.
Install fencing
Qualifications
Each bidder will submit details related to all applicable qualifications and experience; additional materials may be included from their portfolio as appropriate.
Budget
Bidders will submit a realistic budget that addresses each of the tasks outlined in the Scope of Work.
Proposal Requirements
Proposals must include a response to each of these sections outlined in this RFP and should be in substantially the same order, proposals that are missing information or are out of order may be disqualified as our discretion. Kinross Charter Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Submissions
Proposals should be submitted no later than April 1st, 2025
Proposals may be emailed to: supervisor@kinross.net
or mailed to 4884 W Curtis Street, Kincheloe, Michigan 49788
Questions may be directed to:
Mark Rice
Supervisor, Kinross Charter Township (906)495-5381 mrice@kinross.net
