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Doing Business with MMSD

About Us

MMSD operates two water reclamation facilities, Jones Island and South Shore, that treat over 150 million gallons of wastewater daily, returning clean water to Lake Michigan and producing renewable resources like Milorganite® fertilizer. MMSD also leads flood management projects that restore natural waterways and improve stormwater conveyance to reduce the risk of floods in vulnerable neighborhoods. MMSD’s green infrastructure strategies include permeable pavements, green roofs, rain gardens, and bioswales to capture stormwater and ease the use of sewer systems.

Interested in doing business with MMSD? Learn how to register as a vendor, explore current and upcoming procurement opportunities, and navigate our procurement process. Our goal is to ensure all qualified vendors have the opportunity to compete for and succeed on MMSD projects.

Steps to Doing Business with MMSD

To prepare for upcoming contracting opportunities, your business should:

  1. Register as a vendor to receive email notifications about upcoming opportunities and event invitations that align with your services.
  2. View Upcoming Procurement Opportunities for Construction and Engineering/Planning. These lists are updated quarterly to reflect planned projects for the next year. The information provided is intended to help businesses learn about and plan for potential contracting opportunities early in the procurement process.
  3. View Current Procurement Opportunities.  Browse open solicitations for construction, professional services, and other goods and services.  These listings are updated as opportunities become available and include instructions for submitting bids or proposals.
  4. Review the Recommended Resources below for any additional information.

We recognize a variety of certifications for Small, Women-, Minority-, and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (S/W/MBEs) from other certifying agencies. If your firm qualifies as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE), you may also apply for certification directly through MMSD. Learn more about accepted certifications and how to apply here.

MMSD offers business capacity development training and networking opportunities to help businesses better compete for and participate in MMSD projects. Learn more here.

What We Purchase

We regularly seek qualified firms to provide a range of goods, services, and expertise. Learn more about typical procurement needs in each area beflow.

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Construction

  • Electrical

  • Plumbing

  • Mechanical & industrial pipework Insulation

  • Concrete Work/ Cutting

  • On-site welding

  • Excavation

  • Demolition

Design/Planning

  • Plan Preparation

  • Civil Engineering

  • Modeling

  • Archeological Services

  • Landscape Design

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Environmental Engineering​​​​​

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Other Services

  • IT Services

  • Laboratory Equipment

  • Janitorial Services

  • Office Furnishings

  • Graphic Design Services

  • Pest Control