Monroe County Winter 2026 Tax Bond RFP

The County of Monroe is requesting a proposal to provide the required short-term tax bond covering 40% of the winter 2026 general property taxes collected among all townships and city taxing units in the County of Monroe, Michigan.

The requirements of the tax bond are outlined in Public Act 206 of 1893 of which all must comply.

You will also find a schedule of all the taxing units to be covered by the bond, the municipal treasury official responsible for the collection and the bond amount to be covered. The amount is the 40% bond required for the collection.

The bond must be in effect from **December 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027**. Each proposal shall include:

• A sample or specimen bond
• Provide the name of the surety underwriting the bond
• A financial qualification statement of the surety

**Due:** The final date for submitting a proposal is Friday, November 13, 2026 at **4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time**. Proposals may be submitted in one of two (2) methods:

1. Hard Paper Copy: Submit proposals by U.S. mail, courier service, or personal delivery to Monroe County Finance Department, 2nd Floor, 125 East Second Street, Monroe, Michigan 48161-2197. Proposals must be delivered in **sealed envelopes** and clearly marked “Bid-Winter 2026 Tax Bond” so that no error in opening may occur.

2. Email: Submit proposals via email as a separate Microsoft Word or PDF document attachment to rfp@monroemi.org. Indicate in the email subject line “Bid-Winter 2026 Tax Bond” so that no error in opening may occur.

The County of Monroe reserves the right to accept or to reject any and all proposals, to waive any irregularities and to make an award that is determined solely by the County of Monroe to be in the best interest of the County.