Construction of a new drinking water treatment plant including raw water conveyance, pressure reduction, chemical pretreatment equipment, filtration, filtered water storage and pumping, chemical storage and metering, water and sewer lines, and all other work.
Project consists of wastewater treatment headworks improvements and includes two new influent screens with associated washer/compactors, a new downstream stacked tray grit removal facility with grit separation and grit slurry pumping equipment, grit classifier, and integral flow splitting to the downstream oxidation ditch aeration basins. Work also included, associated yard piping, electrical and Controls.
Project consists of wastewater treatment headworks improvements and includes two new influent screens with associated washer/compactors, a new downstream stacked tray grit removal facility with grit separation and grit slurry pumping equipment, grit classifier, and integral flow splitting to the downstream oxidation ditch aeration basins. Work also included, associated yard piping, electrical and Controls.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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111601
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
244.6
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
20,889
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
40 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
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Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, NASPO ValuePoint, and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Ashland
Jackson County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a special presentation of the Community Service Award for environmental stewardship and contributions to the Tree City Committee. During the public comment session, speakers raised issues regarding conflicting criminal documentation and suggested moving meeting locations. The Board proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month and began the first reading of an ordinance amending regulations on the use of road rights-of-way.
Jackson County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board recognized an employee for their dedicated service as employee of the month. During the public comment period, a small business owner requested a waiver for temporary food service licensing fees. Additionally, members of the public addressed the commissioners regarding allegations of police retaliation and concerns about local administrative and legal processes.
Medford City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Sep 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Ashland.
Who manages procurement and vendor requirements for the City of Ashland?
The City of Ashland's City Council serves as the Local Contract Review Board, while the City Manager — through the Purchasing Division — administers procurement and vendor requirements, with delegation authority in AMC 2.50.070 and state law under ORS 279A.060.
Where does the City of Ashland post bids?
The City of Ashland posts public bids on its official Bids portal (ashlandoregon.gov/Bids.aspx) and also uses the State of Oregon's OregonBuys portal; vendors can subscribe on the City's Bids page for email or text notifications of new solicitations.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Ashland?
Vendors register to do business with the City of Ashland through the State of Oregon's OregonBuys portal (oregonbuys.gov), which the City's Purchasing Services page links to; vendors should create an OregonBuys account and subscribe on the City's Bids page for notifications.
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The meeting included reports from the city manager regarding local infrastructure projects, such as the Main Street restriping, community events like Safety Saturday, and the implementation of an inflatable obstacle course at the Rogue X facility to support cost recovery. Significant portions of the meeting were dedicated to employee recognitions for long-term service. Additionally, the Council received a presentation from the executive director of Access, covering the organization's regional food bank operations and the successes of the local continuum of care program in addressing homelessness.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does the City of Ashland procure?
The City of Ashland routinely procures products and services for municipal departments, including parks and recreation, public works (streets, water, wastewater, stormwater), police and fire/rescue, utilities (electric and fiber), and airport operations; see the City's Bids page for category-specific solicitations.
Does the City of Ashland use cooperative purchasing?
The City of Ashland participates in Sourcewell cooperative purchasing and may use state cooperative vehicles administered by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, including the Oregon Cooperative Procurement Program and OregonBuys, as referenced on the City's Purchasing Services page.
How does the City of Ashland approve procurement contracts?
The City of Ashland approves procurement contracts under Ashland Municipal Code Chapter 2.50, with the City Council acting as the Local Contract Review Board and the City Manager delegating Public Contracting Officer authority; protest procedures reference AMC 2.50.140 and ORS 279B.400.
Where can vendors find procurement policies for the City of Ashland?
The City of Ashland's procurement policies and standard contract terms are codified in Ashland Municipal Code Chapter 2.50, most recently amended by Ordinance No. 3230; key sections address bidding, sole-source exemptions, and protest procedures.