City of Midland | 2026 State of the City

The City of Midland, Michigan held its 2026 State of the City address, highlighting ongoing and upcoming community development and infrastructure projects. Key procurement-related updates included the completion of the Sanford Dam reconstruction, the construction of a new welcome center at Dow Gardens with a ribbon cutting scheduled for June 19, and the continuation of the Indian and Patrick streets improvement project funded by MDOT. The city also launched its first-ever sidewalk replacement program with a $500,000 annual investment for two years to improve safety and ADA accessibility. Additionally, the city is advancing a $40 million state-funded stormwater improvement initiative comprising seven projects to reduce flooding risks, with construction starting in spring 2026. Other capital projects mentioned were the renovation of the Plymouth Pool and ongoing downtown redevelopment projects, including a $4.2 million investment in the Oddfellow's building and a $7 million investment in the Shaheen development. The city council maintained the millage rate for the eighth consecutive year while focusing on economic sustainability and infrastructure resilience. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but multiple large-scale capital improvement projects and budget allocations were discussed, indicating active procurement and construction activity in the city.