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CANCELED - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Government Center, 315 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Bid Opening: Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor Hydraulic Dredging Project
Notice of Bid Opportunity
Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor Hydraulic Dredging Project
The Village of Elk Rapids is now accepting sealed bids for hydraulic dredging of the main fairway entrance to the Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor. This project involves removing approximately 5,000 cubic yards of sand and silt to maintain safe navigation conditions and relocating the dredged material to designated upland areas for approved beach nourishment.
Bid Deadline:
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
Bids received by the deadline will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Submission Details:
Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly labeled Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor bid for Hydraulic Dredging and delivered to the Village of Elk Rapids, Attn: Harbormaster Mike Singleton, 315 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629.
There is no mandatory pre bid meeting. Contractors are responsible for reviewing the plans and specifications and familiarizing themselves with existing site conditions. Access may be coordinated through the Harbormaster.
The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Full RFP and documents are available at:
https://www.elkrapids.org/bid-opportunities
Elk Rapids District Library Meeting
Government Center, 315 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Elk Rapids Materials Management Planning Committee Meeting
315 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Downtown Development Authority Meeting
Government Center, 315 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
Government Center, 315 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
CANCELED Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Government Center, 315 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Beautification Commission Meeting
Government Center, 315 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Elk Rapids District Library Meeting
Government Center, 315 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Downtown Development Authority Meeting
Government Center, 315 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
CANCELED Harbor Commission Meeting
Government Center, 315 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Public Hearing - Ordinance 2025-05 to amend Chapter 8, Article III, Short-Term Property Rentals
The Village of Elk Rapids Village Council will hold a public hearing and second reading at their special meeting Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at the Governmental Center, 315 Bridge St, at 6:30 pm. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider and receive community input on Ordinance 2025-05 to amend Chapter 8, Article III, Short-Term Property Rentals.
The proposed ordinances can be found on the Village’s website at elkrapids.org in the “November 5 Village Council packet” posted by end of day October 31, 2025.
Community members are invited to attend this hearing to speak either pro or con on these matters. Written comments can be directed to the Village of Elk Rapids, 315 Bridge St, PO Box 398, Elk Rapids, MI 49629 or lmoskovitz@elkrapids.org.
Village Council Special Meeting
Government Center, 315 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
Government Center, 315 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
CANCELED Elk Rapids Materials Management Committee Meeting
Location: Cellar 152 - 152 River St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629