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.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Ashland, OR
Country:: US

City of Ashland RFPs

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Ashland Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Upgrade
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Closes
Oct 8, 2026
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.
Ashland Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Upgrade
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Closes
Oct 8, 2026
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.

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- Entity: City of Ashland, OR
- Authority: Cite Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) 2.50.090.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Ashland

Medford Site Plan & Architectural Commission Meeting
Date: Aug 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included staff reports on legislative changes affecting land use and code compliance, discussions regarding commissioner responsibilities and training requirements, and updates on pending litigation involving a local development project. The commission also addressed procedural matters and the removal of the Weaver Apartments application from the agenda after it was re-noticed as a Type 2 application.
Grants Pass City Council Workshop
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The workshop featured a presentation by the Logic Compensation Group regarding a salary and compensation study. The discussion focused on expanding the comparator organization list to improve statistical reliability and the potential use of geographic differentials to normalize data to the local labor market. Council members expressed concerns regarding the distinction between internal and external equity, questioning if the study's scope adequately addressed internal equity and legal pay equity requirements, and sought clarification on the definition of a defensible pay structure.
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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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