Public Sector Grants Fleis & VandenBrink has a proven track record in securing more than $1 billion in grants and low-interest loans for clients, demonstrating strong capabilities to navigate funding programs for municipal and infrastructure projects. This presents an opportunity to offer bundled services combining design with grant sourcing to municipalities and utility districts pursuing funded projects.

Municipal Infrastructure Recent collaborations with cities like Reed City and Hudsonville on water systems, realignment, and public health infrastructure highlight a focus on local government projects. Target similar municipalities facing aging systems or safety upgrades to position F&V as a trusted, collaborative civil engineering partner.

Award-Winning Expertise Multiple industry recognitions across surveying and engineering projects indicate a reputation for quality and innovation. Leverage these accolades in pitches to prospective clients seeking proven,/high-visibility project partners and in expanding into new civil domains.

Growth & Geography With 11 offices across Michigan and Indiana and an employee-owned culture, the firm emphasizes collaboration and stable client relationships. This can be leveraged to offer scalable multi-site design-build or multi-district programs for state/regional agencies and large utility clients.

Sustainability & Compliance The emphasis on long-term sustainability and public health in projects aligns with growing demand for environmentally responsible infrastructure. Position F&V to pursue green, resilient design work, including water/wastewater, realignment, and GIS-enabled asset management for municipalities and utilities.