How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Bellingham?

Vendors should register on MRSC Rosters for small-works and consultant rosters and create a ProcureWare account on the City of Bellingham portal (cob.procureware.com) to receive bid notifications and access solicitation documents.

Does City of Bellingham use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The City of Bellingham uses the statewide MRSC shared Small Works and consultant services rosters (MRSC Rosters) as an official cooperative/roster vehicle; vendors should register at mrscrosters.org to be eligible for small public works and on‑call consultant opportunities.

What procurement requirements does City of Bellingham publish for vendors?

The City of Bellingham requires vendors to provide a certificate of insurance meeting the City's Insurance Certificate Endorsements when supplier personnel enter City property; individual solicitations may also require bid bonds or other specific forms and coverage limits.

How does City of Bellingham approve procurement contracts and awards?

The City of Bellingham's Purchasing Office issues purchase orders and City contracts; purchases over $10,000 require a PO or contract, $10,000–$45,000 generally require three written quotes, and procurements above approximately $45,000 are typically sealed bids with Council approval where statutory thresholds apply.

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

Vendors can find the City of Bellingham's procurement policies, standard terms, and methods on the City Purchasing pages and the Supplier Guide at cob.org, which include linked Title VI and Insurance Certificate Endorsements and instructions to review solicitation terms and conditions.

What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Bellingham use?

The City of Bellingham publishes a Living Wage program and maintains a Title VI equal opportunity policy on its Purchasing pages; these policies and vendor eligibility criteria are referenced in the Supplier Guide and linked policy documents.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Bellingham, WA
Country:: US

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Parks and Recreation: Graphic Design Services (Request for Proposals)
Posted
Oct 6, 2026
Closes
Oct 27, 2026
Provide graphic design services.
Workday Application Management Services - RFP
Posted
Oct 5, 2026
Closes
Oct 28, 2026
The City of Bellingham seeks a qualified firm to provide post-go-live support, stabilization, optimization, troubleshooting, and enhancements for its Workday platform. Services must address the City’s public-sector environment, including multiple collective bargaining agreements, labor-agreement implementation, payroll compliance, and rapid operational changes. The selected vendor will provide functional, technical, and advisory application management support to maintain operational continuity and optimize use of Workday.
Central and South Water Main Replacements - EW261
Posted
Oct 2, 2026
Closes
Oct 27, 2026
The City of Bellingham seeks qualifications from consulting firms for engineering and related professional services supporting the Central and South Water Main Replacements Project. The potential scope includes surveying, geotechnical investigation, permitting and easements, preparation of construction plans, technical specifications and an engineer’s estimate, and bidding support. The selected consultant’s agreement will last through the project’s design, permitting and bidding phases.

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205600
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42 / 100
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- Sole Source: Generally avoid; the city rarely uses this. If requested, redirect to coops.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA, and other cooperative programs; 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 Bellingham has used cooperative purchasing (e.g., an OMNIA-based streetlight conversion). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to pursue onboarding.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Bellingham

City of Bellingham City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Jan 6, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The City Council conducted a reorganization process, appointing council officers and establishing new committee structures and assignments. The Council discussed updates to public comment procedures and received a presentation on the 2025 State Legislative Agenda. A work session was held regarding landlord-tenant relations and unfair fees in residential and manufactured home rental agreements, during which the Council debated and approved several amendments to the draft ordinance.
City of Bellingham Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole Minutes
Date: May 19, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed the 2025 State Legislative Session and city lobbying activities. A letter to nearby Canadian municipalities promoting goodwill was recommended for approval. Two work sessions were held regarding ordinances prohibiting unfair or excessive fees in residential and manufactured home rental agreements, with amendments made to the latter. Additionally, an ordinance regarding infill housing and floor area ratios was amended and approved. The committee also recommended approval of a letter to Western Washington University concerning operational student employees and held an executive session to discuss potential property acquisitions and collective bargaining strategies.

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What products and services does City of Bellingham procure?

The City of Bellingham commonly procures Public Works projects; professional and non‑professional services; and materials, supplies, and equipment, including vehicles, computer hardware and software, traffic signs, chemicals, furniture, and grounds‑maintenance equipment.

Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Bellingham?

The City of Bellingham's Purchasing & Contracts Division manages procurement and purchasing from City Hall and is staffed by a Purchasing Manager, three Buyers, and three Contracts Specialists. Contact details and office location are published on the City's Purchasing contacts and Supplier Guide pages.

Where does City of Bellingham post bids and RFPs?

City of Bellingham posts public bids and RFPs on its ProcureWare portal (cob.procureware.com), which is linked from the City's Purchasing pages; vendors should create an account there to access solicitation documents and receive notifications.

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City of Bellingham RFPs

Parks and Recreation: Graphic Design Services (Request for Proposals)

Workday Application Management Services - RFP

Central and South Water Main Replacements - EW261

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City of Bellingham RFPs

Parks and Recreation: Graphic Design Services (Request for Proposals)

Workday Application Management Services - RFP

Central and South Water Main Replacements - EW261

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