How does the City of Bothell approve procurement contracts and awards?

Under the City of Bothell’s Competitive Bidding Process, contracts are awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Approvals follow the City's procurement policy with departmental review, and Public Works is listed as the contact for solicitation and award questions.

Where can vendors find the City of Bothell procurement policies and standard solicitation terms?

City of Bothell’s procurement policies and solicitation definitions are published on the City's Procurement page, the RFPs/RFQs & Bid Definitions page, and the Competitive Bidding Process page at bothellwa.gov; vendors should consult these pages for procurement rules, award standards, and submission requirements.

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Location:: Bothell, WA
Country:: US

City of Bothell RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

2027 Vendor Roster RFP
Posted
Oct 22, 2026
Closes
Dec 31, 2027
2027 vendor roster. Goods needed may include: Goods, supplies, and materials and IT and telecommunications purchases.
2027 Small Works Roster RFP
Posted
Oct 22, 2026
Closes
Dec 31, 2027
2027 small works roster.
RFP NO. EXEC-26-001 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) For Bothell Police Department Body-Worn Cameras, In-Car Cameras, Redaction Tools
Posted
Sep 18, 2026
Closes
Nov 7, 2026
The Bothell Police Department invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for body-worn cameras, in-car video camera systems, and video redaction tools and related services.

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Employee FTE
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391.9
Population
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52,199
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
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Procurement Difficulty Score
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- Sole Source: Don’t pursue—pivot to coops immediately.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners; 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 Bothell: No evidence of sole source contracts in public records. Deprioritize this path—direct sole source is highly unlikely to succeed and will waste time. Immediately pivot to cooperative contracts.
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- City of Bothell uses cooperative purchasing and is authorized to piggyback (Bothell Municipal Code 21.12.030). Evidence includes active use of Sourcewell and an OMNIA Partners agreement approved May 6, 2025.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Bothell

Bothell Parks and Recreation Board Board Meeting
Date: Oct 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and recommended approval for the 2026 annual comprehensive plan amendments, specifically focusing on updates to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (Pros) and capital facilities elements. A public comment was received regarding volunteer efforts in Shelton View Forest. Staff provided a debrief on summer programs, including concerts and movie nights, noting improvements in crowd management, parking, and vendor consistency. The board also received updates regarding committee assignments, upcoming community events like the trick-or-treat on Main Street, and a recap of the Sustain Mania event.
Bothell City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting featured a proclamation for Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month. Discussion items included the creation of a Community Development Block Grant program, consent calendar resolutions for regional housing and crisis response partnerships, and a public hearing regarding bike parking standards. The council also addressed ordinances on the transfer of development rights and held study sessions regarding the city's 2040 vision, three-year priorities, and the proposed budget focused on capital facilities. Public engagement opportunities were announced, including local safety drills and community events, and public comment was received regarding an upcoming Diwali celebration.

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Who manages procurement and vendor requirements for the City of Bothell?

City of Bothell departments manage procurement and vendor requirements under the City’s procurement policy, and the City’s RFP/RFQ pages list the Public Works department as the primary contact for bidding questions and solicitation-specific matters.

Where does the City of Bothell post bids and RFPs?

The City of Bothell posts bids and RFPs on its official CivicEngage Bids portal at bothellwa.gov/Bids.aspx; the portal lists active, closed, and awarded solicitations and includes submission instructions for each posting.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Bothell?

Vendors use the City of Bothell CivicEngage Bids portal to locate solicitations and complete any required registration or submission steps; each bid or RFP posted at bothellwa.gov/Bids.aspx includes the specific registration, submittal, and documentation instructions.

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City of Bothell RFPs

2027 Vendor Roster RFP

2027 Small Works Roster RFP

RFP NO. EXEC-26-001 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) For Bothell Police Department Body-Worn Cameras, In-Car Cameras, Redaction Tools

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City of Bothell RFPs

2027 Vendor Roster RFP

2027 Small Works Roster RFP

RFP NO. EXEC-26-001 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) For Bothell Police Department Body-Worn Cameras, In-Car Cameras, Redaction Tools

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Bothell Parks and Recreation Board Board Meeting

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Bothell Arts Commission Regular Meeting

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