What products and services does the City of Carver procure?

The City of Carver routinely procures streets and infrastructure work, parks and recreation facilities and equipment, water and sewer system components, vehicles and equipment, inspections and planning services, contracted public-safety services, and professional services, as reflected in the City's long-term financial plan.

Does the City of Carver use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The City of Carver is a registered Sourcewell user (Sourcewell Customer #152407) and authorizes purchases through statutorily recognized cooperatives under Minnesota Statutes § 471.345, permitting procurements via Sourcewell and other authorized cooperatives without separate sealed bidding.

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

The City of Carver's purchasing policy sets tiered approval thresholds: sealed bids and City Council award for purchases ≥ $175,000; Council award for $20,000–$175,000 (two written quotes required); City Manager awards for $15,000–$20,000; department heads for purchases under $15,000; emergency and grant-match rules also apply.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Carver?

The City of Carver's authoritative procurement policy is published in the City Council memo dated January 20, 2026 (File ID 1425) on the City's AgendaCenter; it includes bid thresholds, quoting rules, cooperative-purchasing carve-outs, conflict-of-interest rules, and record-retention. Codified ordinances and fee schedules are on the City's ordinances page.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Carver, MN
Country:: US

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Carver, City of Certified Levee Improvements BMI No. 0C1.123664
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Sep 9, 2026
Closes
Oct 6, 2026
Work includes approx of 20,000 CY of common excavation; 35,000 CY of common embankment; 7,000 CY of rip rap placement; 3 EA sluice gate structures; 1 EA lift station and appurtenances; 3,600 LF of 12"-48" storm sewer construction; 1,300 LF of sanitary sewer and forcemain construction; 2,100 CY of structural concrete; 5,500 SF of modular block retaining wall construction; 6,900 SF of sheet piling retaining wall construction; 4,900 SY of bituminous trail paving; 16,000 SF of concrete walk and pavement construction.

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Employee FTE
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21
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $175,000, use sole source.
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- City of Carver, MN: No evidence of an active sole source pathway. Deprioritize.
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting included a recognition for an employee service award. The agenda involved the final plat approval and development agreements for the Enclave at Carver Creek and Summerfield residential projects. The Council also approved plans and specifications and authorized bidding for the city's certified levee project, and received various updates regarding local trail projects, community events, and state grant funding for flood mitigation.
Carver City Council Work Session Minutes
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council reviewed the second draft of the 2027 General Fund Budget and various levy scenarios. The City Manager provided a comprehensive report covering updates on City Hall operations, upcoming public facility and street maintenance projects, long-term financial planning, public open house events, and community development initiatives at Riverside Park.
City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council discussed a proposal by Chard Grading & Excavation regarding an aggregate mining operation in Dahlgren Township. The council approved the transfer of bond funds, amendments to the cell phone policy, an ordinance concerning golf carts on city streets, and a payment request for a street improvements project. A supplemental agreement for design services for a public services facility was authorized with Oertel Architects. Additionally, the council continued discussions regarding the draft of the 2027 General Fund Budget and received updates from the City Manager regarding the Certified Levee Project.

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Brenda GoodAdministrative Services Manager

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Carver?

The City Manager is the chief administrative officer responsible for day-to-day procurement for the City of Carver; the Finance Director handles routine financial transactions and the City Attorney advises on purchasing policy. The City Council and Mayor provide governing authority; some public-safety services are contracted.

Where does the City of Carver post bids and RFPs?

The City of Carver posts bids, RFPs, and contract opportunities on its official Bid Postings portal (CivicEngage) at https://www.cityofcarver.com/Bids.aspx. Vendors can create a Website Account to subscribe to email/text alerts, sort postings, and view closed or awarded solicitations; agenda packets appear in AgendaCenter.

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