City of Bellingham

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Bellingham, WA
Country:: US

City of Bellingham RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Class-a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training Services (Request for Proposals)
Open
Aug 14, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
Provide Commercial Driver’s License Training.
Survey For Non-Motorized Crossing and Connections Improvements - ES602 RFP
Open
Aug 18, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
The City of Bellingham is seeking written statements of qualification from Professional Land Surveying consulting firms for surveying and mapping. The ES 602 survey will support civil design for a range of crossings, spot improvements, and connections supporting non-motorized travelers across twelve areas in seven neighborhoods. The consultant must deliver base maps, control sheets, and survey point files to the city by December 31, 2026, while additional surveying and mapping may be added or removed depending on funding availability and project design requirements.
Survey For Non-Motorized Crossing and Connections Improvements - ES602
Open
Aug 18, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
The City of Bellingham is seeking written statements of qualification from Professional Land Surveying consulting firms for surveying and mapping. The ES 602 survey will support civil design for a range of crossings, spot improvements, and connections supporting non-motorized travelers across twelve areas in seven neighborhoods. The consultant must deliver base maps, control sheets, and survey point files to the city by December 31, 2026, while additional surveying and mapping may be added or removed depending on funding availability and project design requirements.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
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205600
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,036.2
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
96,395
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
42 / 100
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How to Sell to City of Bellingham

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
42 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Generally avoid; the city rarely uses this. If requested, redirect to coops.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA, and other cooperative programs; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- City of Bellingham: Sole source is rarely or not used. Deprioritize this route and pursue cooperative contracts instead. No specific sole source dollar thresholds provided.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- City of Bellingham has used cooperative purchasing (e.g., an OMNIA-based streetlight conversion). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to pursue onboarding.
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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Bellingham

City of Bellingham Public Health, Safety, Justice, and Equity Committee Committee Minutes
Date: Jun 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee received an annual update from the Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission on Sexual and Domestic Violence regarding their ongoing initiatives. Additionally, the committee discussed and authorized a grant agreement with the US Department of Homeland Security to support security enhancements for the 2026 FIFA events.
City of Bellingham Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan 2025-2045
Date: Mar 1, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
The City of Bellingham's Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan (PROS Plan) serves as a comprehensive guide for the strategic development and sustainable maintenance of its park, recreation, and open space system over a 20-year horizon to 2045. The plan outlines an inventory of existing assets, assesses facility conditions, identifies service level gaps, and prioritizes projects based on public input and established goals. Key strategic pillars include promoting equity, thoughtful design, conservation, play, connectivity, a resilient system, and strong partnerships. The overarching goal is to enhance recreational amenities, expand enrichment programs, acquire key properties, improve park design, and ensure that the park system meets the evolving needs of the community.

Key Contacts

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Rosa CaldwellAdaptive Recreation Coordinator

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Holly PedersonADA/Title VI Coordinator

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City of Bellingham RFPs

Class-a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training Services (Request for Proposals)

Survey For Non-Motorized Crossing and Connections Improvements - ES602 RFP

Survey For Non-Motorized Crossing and Connections Improvements - ES602

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City of Bellingham Public Health, Safety, Justice, and Equity Committee Committee Minutes

City of Bellingham Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan 2025-2045

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City of Bellingham RFPs

Class-a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training Services (Request for Proposals)

Survey For Non-Motorized Crossing and Connections Improvements - ES602 RFP

Survey For Non-Motorized Crossing and Connections Improvements - ES602

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City of Bellingham Public Health, Safety, Justice, and Equity Committee Committee Minutes

City of Bellingham Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan 2025-2045

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City Of Bellingham Public Works And Natural Resources Committee Minutes

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City of Bellingham Public Health, Safety, Justice, and Equity Committee Committee Minutes

City of Bellingham Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan 2025-2045

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City of Bellingham RFPs

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Early Buyer Signals

City of Bellingham Public Health, Safety, Justice, and Equity Committee Committee Minutes

City of Bellingham Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan 2025-2045

Key Contacts

City Of Bellingham Public Works And Natural Resources Committee Minutes

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