Project consists of the construction of new street improvements, including new curb and gutter, sidewalks, ADA curb ramps, and three new drive approaches. Also included, 6" water service line with new fire hydrants, new storm sewer main with storm structures and manholes, pavement markings and all restoration.
S. Cedar Street – 10th Street to 15th Street Project consists of total street reconstruction, including removal and replacement of existing asphalt pavement, with section of 6 inches of asphalt on 12 inches limestone base, complete removal and replacement of concrete curb and gutter, including perforated flex underdrain. Removal and replacement of existing sidewalks, ADA curb ramps with detectable dome plates, driveway approach, pavement markings, and all grass restoration.
Virginia Lane – Portage Pass to 550' north of Timber Trace
Project consists of total street reconstruction, including removal of existing concrete pavement, replaced with 6 inches of asphalt on 12 inches of limestone base, partial curb and gutter removal and replacement, along with perforated flex underdrains for entire project length.
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Census ID
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103785
Population
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14,068
Procurement Hell Score
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76 / 100
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source; otherwise not viable here—quickly pivot to a cooperative contract path to avoid multi-quote requirements over $10,
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Auburn, IN:There is a complete lack of evidence for sole source awards above $50,000. Given the very low $10,000 competitive bidding threshold, deprioritize sole source and immediately pivot to a cooperative purchasing strategy to avoid time-consuming competitive quote requirements.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Auburn
City Of Auburn, Indiana Plan Commission Plan Commission Meeting
Date: Mar 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Plan Commission discussed and approved a development plan for the Auburn Commercial Center at 1570 Shook Drive, which includes requirements for utility agreements and the termination of existing easements. The commission also conducted a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for the property at 703 South Main Street, proposing a reclassification from traditional residential to institutional to facilitate the establishment of a law office.
City of Auburn, Indiana Common Council Common Council Meeting
Date: Mar 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council approved financial vouchers and passed a resolution authorizing the acquisition of property located on Van Bear Street for municipal purposes. Discussion topics included an update on the State of the City address, an initiative for high school students to participate in a 'Day with the Mayor' program, and the appointment of new members to the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council. Additionally, the council reviewed the status of departmental capital improvement plans and received a report regarding upcoming re-zoning considerations.
City Of Auburn Common Council Common Council Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Auburn.
City of Auburn posts bids, RFPs, and contract opportunities on its CivicEngage Bid Postings page: https://www.auburnessentialservices.net/Bids.aspx. Vendors can subscribe to the portal's 'Notify Me' service to receive email or text notifications when new solicitations are posted.
What products and services does City of Auburn procure?
The City of Auburn's Board of Public Works & Safety oversees purchases such as vehicles, gasoline/fuel, street and road projects, and public works construction and improvements. Departments issuing specifications include Engineering, Municipal Utilities, Streets, Parks & Recreation, Building/Planning & Development, Police, and Fire.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Auburn?
The City of Auburn Code of Ordinances is the official source for municipal purchasing rules and terms; it is published at https://www.auburnessentialservices.net/186/Code-of-Ordinances. See Title V (Public Works) and Title VIII (Non-Discrimination) for relevant purchasing and operational provisions.
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Date: Mar 4, 2025
Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the presentation of the Citizen of the Year award and a community service award, as well as the approval of financial vouchers. The main portion of the meeting consisted of a 2024 Year-in-Review report covering various city departments. Updates were provided on infrastructure projects, public safety statistics for the fire and police departments, community policing initiatives, building and planning milestones, electric utility performance, street and park maintenance, and water and wastewater management.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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