The City is requesting bid prices for as-needed tree removals, tree pruning, and stump grinding on City-owned property and rights-of-way. Provide the City with a readily available source for safely removing
dead/dying trees, hazardous trees, stump removals, and pruning operations in accordance with industry standards (ANSI A300 standards and ISA Best Management Practices) and City requirements.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
160662
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
626
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
85,113
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $30,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell; 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 Auburn’s competitive threshold is $30,000; sole source above that is rarely used. Deprioritize this path and redirect efforts to coops or a competitive bid that accounts for the local 5% preference via a Lee County partner.
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City of Auburn actively uses cooperative purchasing and participates in Sourcewell (participating agency; Account #58923). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Auburn
Auburn City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting included several board and committee appointments, such as positions for the Green Space Advisory Board and the Industrial Development Board. Key announcements covered local community events, the north end zone project groundbreaking, and the successful funding of the Ridgerest Apartments redevelopment project. Reports from university representatives highlighted economic impacts from recent sporting events and upcoming student initiatives. Additionally, the council addressed concerns regarding board appointment processes, the municipal budget, and city policies.
Auburn City Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting covered various land use and zoning items, including an overview of the commission's procedural processes. The commission approved the consent agenda, which included the Gaither annexation and the final plat for Benford Drive. Development discussions involved the Preserve phase 6D final plat, which was postponed, and the Eastland property, resulting in the approved annexation and rezoning, while the preliminary plat was postponed. Additionally, the commission reviewed the preliminary plat for The Meadows.
Auburn City Council City Council Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Auburn.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Auburn?
Procurement is managed by the Procurement Division within the City of Auburn Finance Department at City Hall (144 Tichenor Ave, Suite 5). The City Council is the elected governing body and the Office of the City Manager oversees day-to-day administration.
Where does the City of Auburn post bids and RFPs?
The City of Auburn posts bids and RFPs on its official Bids page (https://www.auburnalabama.org/bids/) and issues vendor notifications through the Tyler/MUNIS Vendor Self-Service (VSS) portal (https://selfservice.auburnalabama.org/vss/). Vendors should maintain NIGP commodity codes to receive alerts.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Auburn?
Vendors register through the City of Auburn Vendor Self-Service (VSS) portal at https://selfservice.auburnalabama.org/vss/ (Tyler/MUNIS). Registration requires a valid email, business contact information, selection of NIGP commodity codes, and uploads of a W-9 and a voided check or bank letter; existing vendors use 'Link to Existing'.
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the recognition of the Fire Department's employee of the month and service awards. Key discussion topics included updates on the municipal election, a habitat house dedication for a local family, and an overview of Auburn University's recent campus activities. The council also addressed a citizen's inquiry regarding the city's financial reserves, the formation of an in-house legal department, and funding for homelessness assistance programs. City management clarified the process for funding outside agencies and the use of federal grant programs for social services.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What vendor requirements does the City of Auburn publish for procurement?
The City of Auburn requires vendors to submit a W-9 and a voided check or bank letter as part of VSS registration. Other requirements such as insurance, bonding, licensing, or specialty compliance are specified within each solicitation, so vendors should review posted bids for required forms and contract terms.
How does the City of Auburn approve procurement contracts and awards?
Contracts are processed by the Procurement Division in the City of Auburn Finance Department; awards and contract approvals are ratified by the City Council at its regular meetings. Day-to-day contract administration is overseen by the Office of the City Manager, with Finance staff handling execution and records.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Auburn?
Procurement for the City of Auburn is governed by the City of Auburn Purchasing Policy and Procedures manual and the Code of Alabama, 1975; both are referenced on the City's official Bids page (https://www.auburnalabama.org/bids/), which serves as the primary entry for policy and terms.