DESIGN-BUILD: Seeking a qualified Design-Build team to provide investigation, design, permitting, preconstruction, and construction services for stabilization work at the historic Union Block Building in downtown Boise.
The City of Boise is seeking qualification proposals from engineering firms for miscellaneous water renewal planning and engineering services under RFQ2026-093. The work covers on-call services for wastewater facilities and system improvements, including planning, studies, design, construction support, startup, and technical assistance. The solicitation opened on September 16, 2026, and responses are due October 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, Idaho Division of Purchasing – Statewide Contracts, 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 Boise uses sole source rarely. Low $50,000 approval threshold. Expect challenges—attempts are likely rejected in favor of a competitive process; pivot to cooperative purchasing instead.
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City of Boise actively uses cooperative purchasing; prioritize this path and reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Boise
Boise Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: May 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission held elections for the positions of President and Vice President. Additionally, the department presented the FY 2027 Fees and Fines Schedule, which included details on fee increase guidelines, revenue goals, the introduction of new fees, and an overview of the scholarship program, its philosophy, and associated statistics.
City Council Regular Evening Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting involved various agenda items, including the reappointment of a member to the Building Code Board and a discussion on the FY 2026 Q3 quarterly report. The consent agenda included approval of financial disbursements, multiple professional service agreement renewals, procurement authorizations for the Fire and Public Works departments, and various easement agreements. Planning business addressed a final plat subdivision. The council also held a public hearing for the FY 2027 Budget and approved the annual appropriation ordinance. Additionally, a public hearing regarding the Business Improvement District was deferred, and a preliminary plat for a commercial subdivision was approved.
Boise Public Library Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Boise.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Boise?
The City of Boise Purchasing Office in the Department of Finance and Administration manages centralized procurement and purchasing for the City of Boise. It administers citywide procurements above $25,000 while department-level purchases below that threshold remain subject to Purchasing oversight.
Where does City of Boise post bids and RFPs?
The City of Boise posts public bids, RFPs, RFQs and solicitation results on its Purchasing/Bids and Bid Information web pages. The city distributes solicitations and vendor notifications electronically via the JAGGAER procurement portal referenced by Purchasing for document access.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Boise?
Vendors register with the City of Boise through the JAGGAER electronic procurement portal to receive notifications and access solicitations. Non‑registered vendors may obtain electronic bid copies at Financial Services, 1st Floor City Hall or contact Purchasing at purchasing@cityofboise.org or (208) 608‑7000.
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Date: Aug 12, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Trustees meeting covered several key operational and policy-related agenda items. This included the approval of bills, payroll, and financial reports. Reports were provided on the activities of the Friends of the Boise Public Library and the Boise Public Library Foundation, including upcoming fundraising events and festival participation. The Library Director provided updates on an approved interim budget change for sound mitigation at specific branches, the removal of a book drop, and the scheduling of upcoming meetings. The Board concluded its annual policy review, which involved approving changes to the use of the library and circulation policies, including the discontinuation of corporate cards and adjustments to address verification procedures.
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What procurement requirements does City of Boise publish for vendors?
The City of Boise Housing & Community Development Procurement & Labor Standards Policies require professional licensure for design professionals, business licensing for personal services, UEIs and applicable Section 3/MBE/WBE/VBE certifications, and Davis‑Bacon payroll compliance where required. Vendors should review each solicitation for exact required forms and certifications.
How does City of Boise approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Boise Purchasing Office is the central contracting authority and administers contract awards; higher‑value contracts are escalated to the Mayor and Boise City Council for approval. Purchasing follows formal procurement tiers and the Office of Internal Audit reviews contract documentation and approvals.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Boise?
Vendors can find City of Boise procurement policies and standard contract terms on the Purchasing department website and in the Housing & Community Development Procurement & Labor Standards Policies & Procedures. Those documents include labor standards, Build America Buy America and Davis‑Bacon requirements for applicable procurements.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Boise use?
The City of Boise Housing & Community Development Procurement & Labor Standards Policies establish Section 3 and MBE/WBE/VBE preferences for applicable federally‑assisted housing, rehabilitation, and public construction procurements. The policy defines Section 3 priority order and a 10% bid‑preference rule and requires vendors to submit applicable certifications.