What products and services does City of Beaver Dam procure?

The City of Beaver Dam procures goods and services for municipal operations including public safety (police, fire/rescue), public works and engineering, vehicles and equipment, water and wastewater utilities, parks and forestry, library and recreation, and general government administration.

Does City of Beaver Dam use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The City of Beaver Dam uses the Wisconsin VendorNet portal (https://vendornet.wi.gov), which hosts statewide solicitations and cooperative purchasing opportunities available to municipalities; individual solicitations or VendorNet postings specify any piggyback or cooperative participation terms.

How does City of Beaver Dam approve procurement contracts and awards?

The Office of the City Clerk issues official solicitations for the City of Beaver Dam; bid documents reserve the right to reject any or all bids and accept the most advantageous offer, with contract approval and final oversight by the elected Common Council and Mayor.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Beaver Dam?

Procurement rules, purchasing bylaws, and standard contract provisions for the City of Beaver Dam are codified in the Beaver Dam Code of Ordinances on Municode (https://library.municode.com/wi/beaver_dam); solicitation documents include specific contract terms and conditions.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Beaver Dam, WI
Country:: US

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Beaver Dam City - CTH W & Easement Watermain Extension
Posted
Oct 1, 2026
Closes
Oct 14, 2026
The work for which bids are asked includes the following estimated quantities: 9,000 LF of water main (6" thru 16" PVC) by both open trench (8,400 LF, 6" thru 16" PVC) and horizontal boring (600 LF, 16" Fusible PVC or HDPE); 25,000 S.Y. topsoil and seeding/erosion matting; driveway culvert and material restoration; as well as all related work including unclassified excavation, erosion control, and traffic control.

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Census ID
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177124
Employee FTE
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125
Population
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16,542
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59 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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- Sole Source: Avoid; not viable here—pivot back to coops.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell and eligible Wisconsin state contracts; 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 Beaver Dam: No defined sole source policy or public evidence of sole source awards. Treat this path as a dead end and deprioritize. Redirect efforts to cooperative contracts. No known dollar thresholds provided.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Beaver Dam

Common Council of Beaver Dam Common Council Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council reviewed and processed several municipal items, including first readings of ordinances regarding parking restrictions, electric micro-mobility devices, and general code amendments. Key approvals included a capital budget amendment for roof repairs at Crystal Beach, an update to the 2026 meeting schedule, the acceptance of a donation from Apache Stainless for fire rescue tools, a land division for the city's future water treatment plant, and the annual contract with the Dodge County Humane Society. Additionally, the council discussed the Capital Investment Plan for 2027–2031.
Common Council Common Council Meeting
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a proclamation designating October as Pedestrian Safety Month and announcements regarding local community events and election recruitment. The Council authorized the payment of city bills and received technical presentations regarding the Beaver Dam sewer service area amendment and the preliminary 2027 municipal budget proposal.
City of Beaver Dam Common Council Common Council Meeting
Date: Aug 18, 2026

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Beaver Dam?

Procurement for the City of Beaver Dam is managed by individual city departments, with formal solicitations and bid notices issued by the Office of the City Clerk and oversight provided by the elected Common Council and Mayor.

Where does City of Beaver Dam post bids and RFPs?

The City of Beaver Dam posts bids and RFPs on its official Bid Postings page (https://www.ci.beaverdam.wi.gov/Bids.aspx) and publishes official notices through the Wisconsin VendorNet portal (https://vendornet.wi.gov).

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Beaver Dam?

Vendors register via the Wisconsin VendorNet registration portal (https://vendornet.wi.gov/registration.aspx) to receive and respond to City of Beaver Dam solicitations; the City’s Bid Postings page also offers email/text subscription and solicitation submission instructions.

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