Does City of Black Diamond use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The City of Black Diamond participates in cooperative purchasing via interlocal agreements with the Cities of Covington and Maple Valley, an HGAC purchasing program for fire apparatus, and by using the MRSC Small Works Rosters for shared roster services and cooperative procurements.

What procurement requirements does City of Black Diamond publish for vendors?

Chapter 2.90 requires Small Works Roster contractors to be licensed and registered in Washington and to maintain current licenses, certifications, bonding, and insurance with the City; Limited Public Works bonding/retainage rules and advertised RFQ requirements for architectural and engineering services also apply.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Black Diamond?

Vendors can find the City's official procurement policy in Chapter 2.90 'Purchasing and Public Works Contracting' of the Black Diamond Code of Ordinances; it defines procedures and dollar thresholds for purchases, small works rosters, competitive bidding, and advertised RFQs for architectural and engineering services.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Black Diamond, WA
Country:: US

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REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS FROM PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONSULTANTS
Posted
Aug 31, 2026
Closes
Sep 26, 2026
The City of Black Diamond is soliciting professional services consulting firms for the 2024/2026 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update.

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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $15,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell and BuyBoard; 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 Black Diamond largely avoids sole source awards. Competitive bidding is triggered at a low $15,000 threshold, making this path high-friction. Practical approach: skip sole source and immediately pursue a cooperative contract the city already uses.
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- The city has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., woodchipper via Sourcewell, fire apparatus via HGAC). Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Black Diamond

City of Black Diamond Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 26, 2021Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission meeting focused on reviewing and providing recommendations for 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Key agenda items included evaluations of several inconsistencies between the 2009 and 2019 Future Land Use Maps (FLUM) and existing zoning, specifically regarding land use designations for parcels involving business park, light industrial, and residential zones. The Commission deliberated on staff recommendations regarding map reversions and rezonings, including specific decisions on Inconsistencies #1 through #7 and Consolidations #1 through #4. Discussions also covered the withdrawal of the SE Loop Connector Alternative application and the postponement of several docket items, such as the Housing Action Plan and PROS Plan, to the following year.
City of Black Diamond Planning Commission Meeting Minutes And Agenda
Date: Dec 7, 2021Type: Meeting mention
The document contains minutes from several Planning Commission meetings and an agenda for a progress meeting. Key discussion topics included public hearings on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan regarding transportation and zoning map corrections, as well as the review of scrivener's errors on various parcels. The Commission deliberated on the designation and zoning of multiple parcels, considered policies for marijuana business siting and ecological inventories, and reviewed the progress of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan, including community surveys, public engagement, and facilities assessments.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Black Diamond?

The City of Black Diamond's procurement and purchasing are managed by the Mayor and the appointed City Administrator, with day-to-day operations handled by the Public Works Department and legislative approval by the seven-member City Council under the city's mayor–council code city structure.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Black Diamond?

Vendors register for City of Black Diamond work through the MRSC Rosters shared electronic database (mrscrosters.org), which the City adopted June 19, 2008; contractors and consultants must maintain current Washington state licenses, certifications, bonding, and insurance on file with the City.

What products and services does City of Black Diamond procure?

Chapter 2.90 and the City of Black Diamond Public Works program show the City commonly procures materials, supplies, and equipment; public works construction and maintenance (streets, utilities, and city facilities); architectural and engineering professional services; and other personal and professional services.

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REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS FROM PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONSULTANTS

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