Employment and RFPs
Learn about City of Hart employment and Request for Proposal (RFP) opportunities on this page when they arise.
Now Hiring: SEASONAL CAMPGROUND MANAGER
Position: Seasonal Campground Manager
Department: Parks and Recreation – John Gurney Park Campground
Reports To: Public Works Superintendent
Employment Period: April 1 – October 31
Status: Full-Time Seasonal City Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt from overtime requirements – Seasonal Amusement or Recreational Establishment Exemption
Compensation: $35,000 per season
Benefits: This is a seasonal position and is not eligible for the City of Hart’s regular employee benefits package. The employee will receive earned sick time and any other leave or employment protections required by applicable federal or state law.
Seasonal Campsite: An optional full-hookup seasonal campsite is available for the Campground Manager’s use during the employment period. The Campground Manager is responsible for providing their own RV. Use of the campsite is not required as a condition of employment.
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Seasonal Campground Manager Job Description (PDF)
Now Hiring: Utility Technician
City of Hart | Full-Time | UWUA Local 465 | $37.25/hour*
The City of Hart is seeking a skilled, hands-on Utility Technician to join its Public Works team. This is a diverse position supporting the City's Public Works, Water, Sewer, Wastewater, and Electric operations and is ideal for someone with strong mechanical ability who enjoys equipment operation, utility work, construction, troubleshooting, and working outdoors.
Essential Duties
- Diagnose, maintain, and repair City vehicles, trucks, heavy equipment, and small equipment.
- Operate excavators, loaders, backhoes, tractors, dump trucks, and related equipment.
- Assist with water, sewer, wastewater, electric, street, stormwater, and other utility projects.
- Assist with wastewater treatment plant operations, including equipment inspections, sampling, lab work, cleaning, maintenance, and mechanical repairs.
- Assist Hart Energy with water testing, meter reading, equipment inspections, maintenance, and other utility operations.
- Perform excavation, grading, trenching, pipe installation, repair, and site restoration.
- Perform welding, fabrication, mechanical repair, and preventative maintenance.
- Inspect, test, maintain, and perform minor repairs on City-owned diesel generators and related equipment.
- Assist with snow removal, emergency response, stand-by, weekend, and overtime assignments.
- Perform other related duties consistent with the position.
- At least two years of experience in mechanical/heavy equipment repair, construction, excavation, utilities, or a closely related field.
- Experience operating heavy equipment.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
- Michigan Class B CDL with air brakes.
- Ability to perform physical outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
- Knowledge or experience with wastewater treatment plant operations, equipment, processes, and routine maintenance.
- Municipal water, wastewater, electric, or public works experience.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification.
The successful candidate must obtain and maintain licenses and certifications designated by the City for assigned duties, including applicable water and/or wastewater certifications.
The City pays approved training, testing, and renewal costs for required licenses and certifications.
Qualifying certifications receive additional hourly compensation in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
Schedule & Compensation
Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday. Weekend, overtime, emergency response, and stand-by work may be required.
Starting rate: $37.25/hour, plus excellent City benefits, overtime opportunities, and contractual certification increases.
*New employees are subject to the probationary wage provisions of the UWUA Local 465 collective bargaining agreement.
The City of Hart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume and a completed employment application no later than 5:00 PM on September 29th to:
City of Hart
Attn: Human Resources
407 S State St
Hart, MI 49420
or email Laci McAuliffe: LMcAuliffe@cityofhart.org
CITY OF HART EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
Request for Proposals - 5-Year Parks & Recreation Plan and Historic District Concept Plan
1. PROJECT OVERVIEW
The City of Hart is seeking proposals from qualified firms to prepare a new 5-Year Parks & Recreation Plan meeting current MDNR requirements and a concept plan for the Hart Historic District. The project will assess existing recreational assets, identify future priorities and improvements, support grant eligibility, and explore the Historic District and improved downtown-to-Hart Lake access as future community recreation opportunities.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The selected consultant shall provide, at minimum, the following services:
A. 5-Year Parks & Recreation Plan
Prepare a new 5-Year Parks & Recreation Plan meeting current MDNR requirements.
The planning process shall include:
- Kickoff meeting with City staff.
- Inventory and assessment of all City-owned parks and recreational properties and facilities.
- Review of relevant community characteristics, demographics, land use, existing recreation resources, administration, and recreation-related expenditures.
- Evaluation of accessibility and ADA considerations.
- Community needs and recreation analysis.
- Online community survey.
- At least one in-person public engagement meeting.
- Development of community recreation goals and objectives.
- Identification and prioritization of capital improvements.
- Conceptual cost estimates and potential funding sources.
- Five-year action and implementation program.
- Required public review, public hearing, and adoption process.
- Preparation and submission of the completed plan in accordance with MDNR requirements.
The plan shall also identify improved public connectivity and access from downtown Hart to Hart Lake as a future recreational and community development priority. Detailed design of the connection or lake access improvements is not required as part of this RFP. The intent is to establish the project within the City's adopted planning framework to support future planning and grant opportunities.
B. Hart Historic District Assessment & Concept Plan
The consultant shall evaluate the Hart Historic District site and its potential function as a recreational, cultural, historic, and community gathering destination.
The scope should consider opportunities such as community gathering and event space, farmers market activities, museum/history interpretation, food truck accommodations, pedestrian circulation, traffic and parking, landscaping, accessibility, Hart Lake interaction, and other complementary recreational or placemaking amenities.
The Historic District planning process shall include:
- Site assessment and review of existing conditions.
- Coordination with the Parks & Recreation Plan planning process.
- Public input through the community survey and at least one in-person public meeting.
- Development of preliminary concepts and/or bubble diagrams.
- Draft concept plan for City review.
- Preliminary opinion of probable project costs.
- Final color concept drawing.
- Photo or graphic examples of recommended amenities and improvements.
- Opportunity for City review and revisions prior to finalization.
- Identification of logical project priorities and potential implementation phases.
3. DELIVERABLES
At completion, the City expects to receive:
- Final MDNR-compliant 5-Year Parks & Recreation Plan.
- Inventory and assessment of City parks and recreation facilities.
- Five-year capital improvement/action program with priorities, estimated costs, and potential funding sources.
- Historic District assessment and final concept plan.
- Final color concept drawing and supporting amenity examples.
- Preliminary cost opinion and implementation priorities for the Historic District.
- Identification of improved downtown-to-Hart Lake connectivity/access as a future priority project.
- Digital copies of final documents, drawings, graphics, survey results, and related materials.
The City desires completion of the project by March 1, 2027.
Proposers shall provide a proposed project schedule identifying major milestones, public engagement, draft review, adoption, and final delivery.
5. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Proposals should be concise and include:
- Firm qualifications and relevant municipal parks/recreation planning experience.
- Experience preparing MDNR-compliant recreation plans.
- Proposed project team and responsibilities.
- Understanding of the project and proposed approach.
- Public engagement approach.
- Proposed schedule.
- Examples of similar projects and references.
- Lump-sum project fee, including any optional or additional services clearly identified.
The City will evaluate proposals based on the firm's qualifications and relevant experience, understanding of the City's objectives, proposed approach, project team, ability to meet the schedule, quality of comparable work, and proposed fee.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, request additional information, and select the proposal determined to be in the best interest of the City.
7. SUBMITTAL
Proposals shall be submitted to:
City of Hart
407 S. State Street
Hart, MI 49420
Attention: Nichole Kleiner, City Manager
Proposal Due: September 25, 2026
Contact: (231) 873-3546
Email: nkleiner@cityofhart.org
Download a File:
Park-Rec 5-yr Plan RFP (PDF)
RFP'S OPEN - WELL NO. 2 REHABILITATION AND PUMP OVERHAUL PROJECT
Invitation to Bid
The City of Hart invites sealed bids from qualified well contractors for cleaning and rehabilitation of municipal Well No. 2, overhaul of the vertical turbine pump, motor and discharge head, reinstallation, disinfection, testing, documentation, and related work described in this solicitation.
Sealed bids must be received by the City Clerk by 10:00 a.m. on October 15, 2026. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at Hart City Hall immediately after the deadline.
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WELL NO. 2 REHABILITATION AND PUMP OVERHAUL PROJECT (PDF)
Diesel Building Roof Replacement
The City of Hart is requesting sealed bids from qualified roofing contractors to remove and replace the existing 1,825 SF roof system at the Diesel Building. Bids must include all labor, materials, equipment, disposal, taxes, insurance, and incidental work necessary for a complete, watertight, warrantable installation.
Bid Submission
Sealed bids must be received no later than October 1, 2026 at 10:30 AM. Bids may be mailed or delivered to:
City of Hart
407 S State Street
Hart, MI 49420
Clearly mark the outside of the sealed envelope “Diesel Building Roof Replacement Bid.” Bids received after the deadline will not be considered. The City is not responsible for mail or delivery delays.
Project Location
City of Hart Diesel Building
20 N Water Street
Hart, MI 49420
Required Base Bid Scope
- Remove the existing roofing down to the wood deck and legally haul away all debris. Removal and material handling must account for lifting debris over the existing east wall using equipment appropriate for the site, such as a telehandler or equivalent method.
- Inspect the exposed wood decking for damage. Notify the City before replacing deteriorated decking. Include the unit price requested in the Bid Form for authorized deck replacement.
- Install a new Duro-Last vapor barrier sheet on the wood deck and walls in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
- Install one new 2.6-inch layer of polyisocyanurate roof insulation, mechanically fastened, to provide a total insulation value of R-15.
- Install a white, tan, or gray 50-mil custom-fabricated Duro-Last roof membrane, mechanically fastened in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
- Install new Duro-Last parapet wall flashings on all exterior walls.
- Install a new two-piece, 24-gauge metal edge system on the east and north exterior edges.
- Install a new 24-gauge metal drip-edge system on the west edge.
- Install new Duro-Last flashings at all existing roof penetrations.
- Provide a 20-year Duro-Last no-dollar-limit labor and material warranty. The contractor must be authorized and qualified by Duro-Last to furnish the specified warranty.
- Provide all permits, mobilization, access equipment, protection, cleanup, taxes, insurance, and incidental items required for a complete installation.
Alternate 1 Additional Insulation
State the add price to install a second 2.6-inch layer of polyisocyanurate roof insulation, for a total insulation value of R-30. The second layer must be installed with staggered joints and fastened in accordance with the roof-system manufacturer’s requirements.
Site Conditions and Field Verification
Each bidder is responsible for examining the site and field-verifying roof dimensions, quantities, access limitations, existing conditions, penetrations, edge conditions, and the work required before submitting a bid. Failure to inspect or verify conditions will not relieve the successful contractor of responsibility for completing the stated scope. Contact Mike Schiller at 231-578-3962 to coordinate access to inspect the roof.
Contractor Responsibilities
- Protect the building, adjacent property, equipment, occupants, and the public throughout the work.
- Maintain the building in a watertight condition and provide temporary protection whenever the existing roof is open.
- Comply with applicable codes, permits, safety requirements, manufacturer specifications, and disposal requirements.
- Coordinate interruptions, staging, and access with the City before work begins.
- Remove debris promptly and leave the site clean upon completion.
- Provide product data, warranty documentation, and closeout information requested by the City.
- Do not perform concealed-condition or extra work without prior written authorization from the City.
Each bid must include:
- Completed Bid Form, including base bid, alternates, and unit pricing.
- Proposed roof membrane color and confirmation that all specified materials and warranty requirements are included.
- Proposed start date, estimated duration, and completion date.
- Description of any exclusions, exceptions, or substitutions. Silence will be interpreted as full compliance with the specifications.
- Contractor legal name, address, contact information, authorized signature, and applicable license information.
- Confirmation that certificates of insurance can be provided before work begins.
The City may evaluate bids based on price, conformance with specifications, qualifications, experience, references, warranty, proposed schedule, and the City’s best interests. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities or minor irregularities, request clarification, accept or reject any alternate, and award the work in whole or in part. Issuance of this invitation does not obligate the City to award a contract or reimburse bid preparation costs.
BID FORM (Due 10/1/26 by 10:30 AM)
Download a File:
BID FORM (PDF)
RFP - Bid Specs (PDF)
South Plum Street - Road Realignment Project
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
CITY OF HART
407 S STATE ST
HART, MI 49420
SOUTH PLUM STREET – ROAD REALIGNMENT PROJECT
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Hart at City Hall, 407 S State Street, Hart, Michigan 49420 until 10:00 AM on October 1, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “South Plum Street Road Realignment Bid.” The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities in the best interest of the City.
Notice to Bidders Issue Date: August 28, 2026
Bid Opening Date: October 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Anticipated Council Award: October 7, 2026
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of Hart is requesting bids from qualified contractors to realign a portion of South Plum Street within the public right-of-way between Gilmore Street and Beagle Street.
The roadway will be shifted approximately 20 feet east to align with the future Safe Routes to School (SRTS) trail corridor shown on the attached concept plan.
Project limits extend from Gilmore Street to approximately 700-feet south of Beagle Street, totaling approximately 800 feet.
The contractor shall stake the proposed alignment prior to construction and the City may verify layout before work begins.
SCOPE OF WORK
Work includes removal of trees, sod, sand, and portions of the existing roadway; grading; reuse of existing gravel where suitable; construction of a new gravel roadway; drainage grading; and restoration.
ROADWAY SPECIFICATIONS
The relocated roadway shall meet the following minimum standards:
Roadway width: 22 feet
Aggregate base: 8 inches compacted minimum
Material: MDOT 22A aggregate or equivalent
Road crown: approximately 2% from centerline
Existing gravel may be reused where suitable. Contractors shall supply additional aggregate as needed to meet roadway specifications.
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he roadway shall be shaped and compacted to prevent rutting, erosion, and standing water.
SUBGRADE AND DRAINAGE
The contractor shall proof-roll the roadway subgrade prior to placing aggregate. Any unstable areas shall be corrected with compacted aggregate.
The roadway shall be graded to match the proposed elevations of the future trail corridor and provide drainage away from the roadway toward adjacent lawn areas.
RESTORATION
Topsoil and seed may be required to be placed along the east side of the relocated roadway – depending on project timing/coordination with the trail project.
If the trail project proceeds at the same time, the west side may remain sand-graded provided the surface is stable. If trail construction is delayed, the contractor shall place topsoil and seed to prevent erosion.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
All work shall occur within the public right-of-way. The City will notify residents that any private improvements located within the right-of-way must be removed prior to construction.
The contractor shall contact MISS DIG prior to excavation.
INSPECTION
The City reserves the right to inspect materials, layout, and compaction and may require correction of work not meeting these specifications.
CONTRACT TERMS
The contract will be awarded based on a base bid plus unit prices. All work must be completed by
April 5, 2027 unless approved otherwise by the City.
The City reserves the right to adjust quantities based on the unit prices provided.
INSURANCE
The successful bidder shall provide proof of insurance prior to beginning work including:
General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence
Automobile Liability: $1,000,000
Workers Compensation as required by Michigan law
The contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Hart from claims arising from the work.
QUESTIONS
Nichole Kleiner
City of Hart
nkleiner@cityofhart.org
231-873-3546
Late bids will not be accepted.
Addendum No. 1 Bidder Questions and Clarifications
Addendum Issue Date: September 15, 2026
Original Bid Issue Date: August 28, 2026
Purpose and effect. This Addendum responds to bidder questions and clarifies or modifies the Invitation to Bid, specifications, and Bid Form for the South Plum Street Road Realignment Project. This Addendum is part of the bidding and contract documents. If it conflicts with an earlier bidding document, this Addendum controls. All other requirements remain unchanged.
Bidder responsibility. Bidders shall account for these clarifications in their bids and acknowledge receipt of this Addendum on the acknowledgment page.
1. Bonding and Bid Security
No bid deposit, bid bond, performance bond, or payment or labor-and-material bond will be required for this project.
2. Funding and Contractor Requirements
The project is funded with City of Hart funds and is separate from the future Safe Routes to School project. MDOT and SRTS requirements do not apply to this contract, including MDOT prequalification, DBE requirements, certified payroll, and SRTS-specific contractor requirements.
3. Existing Gravel and Additional MDOT 22A
Assume existing suitable gravel will be reused to the greatest extent possible. The base bid shall include excavation, relocation, grading, placement, and compaction of reusable existing gravel. Imported MDOT 22A needed to achieve the required roadway section will be paid under the Additional Aggregate unit price. The City does not guarantee the quantity of reusable gravel or additional aggregate.
4. Additional Aggregate Unit Price
Bid additional MDOT 22A per cubic yard delivered, with quantities verified by delivery or truck tickets. The unit price shall include material, hauling, placement, grading, and compaction. This unit price also applies to City-authorized aggregate needed to correct unstable subgrade discovered during proof-rolling. The City must authorize additional aggregate before placement.
5. Survey and Alignment Staking
The project area has been surveyed and the right-of-way established. The City will work with its engineer and the selected roadway contractor to identify the new roadway centerline and alignment before construction. Do not include professional survey or alignment-staking costs in the bid. This clarification supersedes the statement in the Invitation to Bid requiring the contractor to stake the proposed alignment. Normal construction layout needed to perform the contractor's work remains the contractor's responsibility.
6. Limits of Work
The scope is limited to work necessary for the South Plum Street roadway realignment. It includes necessary clearing and tree removal, removal of portions of the existing roadway, grading, reuse of suitable gravel, construction of the 22-foot-wide gravel roadway, drainage grading, and required restoration. Items shown on the SRTS plans that relate to the future trail project are not part of this contract.
7. Environmental and Archaeological Monitoring
The City does not require the roadway contractor to provide or pay for archaeological or environmental monitoring. If monitoring is determined to be necessary, the City will arrange it separately. The contractor shall stop work in the affected area and promptly notify the City if potentially significant archaeological materials or unexpected environmental conditions are encountered.
8. Restoration
The roadway contractor is not responsible for topsoil and seed restoration on the west side of the relocated roadway. This clarification supersedes contrary west-side restoration language in the original bid documents. Bid the requested topsoil and seed restoration on the east side as a separate item. If directed by the City, the work shall include a minimum of 3 inches of topsoil, lawn-type seed suitable for the site, mulch or straw, and establishment and stabilization of disturbed areas as directed by the City.
9. Right of Way and Traffic Control
No City right-of-way permit or permit fee is required because this is a City project. The contractor may temporarily close South Plum Street within the active work area as necessary for safe performance, provided reasonable access to residences and emergency services is maintained. The contractor shall provide and maintain all necessary barricades, signs, and traffic-control devices, with those costs included in the base bid. Contacting MISS DIG remains the contractor's responsibility under the existing specifications.
10. Schedule and Coordination
The final construction schedule will be coordinated with the City following award. Spring 2027 construction is preferred, with completion before the start of SRTS trail construction. Weather, frost, and other conditions affecting proper roadway construction will be considered by the City. This clarification supersedes the requirement for completion on or before April 5, 2027 in the original bid documents and Bid Form.
11. Testing and Compaction
Independent density testing is not presently required. The contractor shall properly compact the subgrade and aggregate to provide a firm, stable roadway meeting the specifications and free from rutting, pumping, excessive settlement, erosion, and standing water. The City will inspect the work and may require additional compaction or correction if the specifications are not met. If the City elects to obtain independent testing, the City will arrange and pay for it.
12. Disposal and Contract Documents
The contractor is responsible for removal and lawful disposal of trees, stumps, sod, unsuitable material, and other debris not reused as part of the project. Disposal shall be included in the base bid. The successful contractor must also meet the insurance requirements stated in the Invitation to Bid.
Download a File:
Addendum No. 1 (MS Word)
Plum Street RFP & Bid Form (PDF)
Plum Street Specifications (PDF)
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City of Hart
407 State St. Map
Hart, Michigan 49420
Phone: 231-873-2488
Fax: 231-873-0100
City Manager: 231-873-3546
Clerk: 231-923-0012
Accounts Payable: 231-923-3810
Utilities: 231-923-3837
Hart Police Department: 231-923-0696
or 231-923-0851
Central Dispatch: 231-869-5858.
Hours:
8:00a to 5:00p, Monday-Friday
