What products and services does the City of Ashland procure?

The City of Ashland routinely procures products and services for municipal departments, including parks and recreation, public works (streets, water, wastewater, stormwater), police and fire/rescue, utilities (electric and fiber), and airport operations; see the City's Bids page for category-specific solicitations.

Does the City of Ashland use cooperative purchasing?

The City of Ashland participates in Sourcewell cooperative purchasing and may use state cooperative vehicles administered by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, including the Oregon Cooperative Procurement Program and OregonBuys, as referenced on the City's Purchasing Services page.

How does the City of Ashland approve procurement contracts?

The City of Ashland approves procurement contracts under Ashland Municipal Code Chapter 2.50, with the City Council acting as the Local Contract Review Board and the City Manager delegating Public Contracting Officer authority; protest procedures reference AMC 2.50.140 and ORS 279B.400.

Where can vendors find procurement policies for the City of Ashland?

The City of Ashland's procurement policies and standard contract terms are codified in Ashland Municipal Code Chapter 2.50, most recently amended by Ordinance No. 3230; key sections address bidding, sole-source exemptions, and protest procedures.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Ashland, OR
Country:: US

City of Ashland RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

RFP for Use of 2200 Ashland Street Facility
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Closes
Nov 24, 2026
The City is soliciting proposals for use of its facility at 2200 Ashland Street. The City's facility-planning materials envision a partnership with a qualified entity or consortium to develop housing and coordinate direct on-site services, with plans for ongoing operations and financial sustainability. The official procurement listing gives a bid-opening deadline of November 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
City of Ashland, Ashland Creek Water Treatment Plant RFP
Posted
Sep 29, 2026
Closes
Nov 5, 2026
Construction of a new drinking water treatment plant including raw water conveyance, pressure reduction, chemical pretreatment equipment, filtration, filtered water storage and pumping, chemical storage and metering, water and sewer lines, and all other work.

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- Entity: City of Ashland, OR
- Authority: Cite Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) 2.50.090.
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Medford Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a public hearing regarding a GLUP map amendment and corresponding zone change for contiguous parcels near East Barnett and Highland Drive, which resulted in a motion to continue the item to a future session. The Planning Department provided updates on upcoming study sessions and meeting schedules, including the cancellation of a late-November meeting. Commissioners offered remarks expressing appreciation for the staff's recent work during a joint study session.
Medford City Council Council Meeting
Date: Oct 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council received updates on the completion of the Main Street restriping project, which was completed under the estimated budget. Upcoming schedule items were noted, including a study session for storm water fees and fire code updates. The Council reviewed a report regarding a recent basketball tournament and future facility utilization. Additionally, a presentation from Travel Medford covered the downtown storefront activation program, ongoing cleanup initiatives, community events, and key performance indicators regarding district development and social media engagement.
Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission Special Meeting

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

The City of Ashland's City Council serves as the Local Contract Review Board, while the City Manager — through the Purchasing Division — administers procurement and vendor requirements, with delegation authority in AMC 2.50.070 and state law under ORS 279A.060.

Where does the City of Ashland post bids?

The City of Ashland posts public bids on its official Bids portal (ashlandoregon.gov/Bids.aspx) and also uses the State of Oregon's OregonBuys portal; vendors can subscribe on the City's Bids page for email or text notifications of new solicitations.

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

Vendors register to do business with the City of Ashland through the State of Oregon's OregonBuys portal (oregonbuys.gov), which the City's Purchasing Services page links to; vendors should create an OregonBuys account and subscribe on the City's Bids page for notifications.

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City of Ashland RFPs

RFP for Use of 2200 Ashland Street Facility

City of Ashland, Ashland Creek Water Treatment Plant RFP

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