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

The City of Billings authorizes cooperative purchasing and permits piggybacking under its Purchasing Procedures Administrative Order, and the City has used NASPO-type cooperative agreements as documented in a cooperative procurement example.

What procurement requirements does the City of Billings publish for vendors?

The City of Billings publishes solicitation-specific vendor requirements on individual bid documents and the Bids page; vendors must review each solicitation for required forms, insurance, bonding, licensing, and submission rules (some solicitations require certified checks, cashier's checks, or bid bonds).

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

The City of Billings uses its Purchasing Procedures Administrative Order and Purchasing Policy resolution to set approval rules and thresholds; those documents define when competitive processes, Purchasing Agent review, or formal approvals are required and specify threshold-based procedures.

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

Vendors can find City of Billings procurement policies and standard terms in the City Document Center: see the Purchasing Procedures Administrative Order and the Purchasing Policy resolution for thresholds, purchasing objectives, and procedural rules governing solicitations and awards.

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Rimrock Road Street and Utility Improvements - W.O. 25-36 and W.O. 26-07 RFP
Posted
Nov 4, 2026
Closes
Dec 15, 2026
The project consists of a full reconstruction of rimrock road to a three-lane urban arterial standard with a new storm drain trunk main system under the roadway. Surface improvements include curb and gutter, asphalt paving, sidewalk, multi-use trail, intermittent raised center median, auxiliary turn lanes, traffic signal modifications, signing and striping, landscaping, and street lighting.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS For Professional Services to the Billings Public Works Department Engineering Services
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Closes
Nov 20, 2026
The City of Billings Public Works Department is soliciting proposals for professional engineering services for the W.O. 27-23 Grand Avenue - Billings - 41st Street to 62nd Street project, which involves reconstructing and widening Grand Avenue.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS For Professional Services to the Billings Public Works Department Engineering Services
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Nov 6, 2026
The City of Billings Public Works Department is soliciting proposals from qualified Consultants for professional engineering services for the "Safe Routes to School - Billings" project.

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- Sole Source: Rarely used—don’t lead here; pivot to coops.
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West Billings Neighborhood Neighborhood Plan 2025-2045
Date: Jan 1, 2024Type: Strategic Plan
The West Billings Neighborhood Plan Update provides a coordinated framework for guiding land use, transportation, and infrastructure investment within West Billings. It aims to accommodate projected growth over a 20-year period while preserving community character, safety, and quality of life. The plan integrates current demographic, housing, economic, and transportation data with extensive public engagement to create a legally compliant roadmap, featuring the adoption of Future Land Use Categories and a Future Land Use Map (FLUM). Strategic pillars include responsible land use, community vitality, natural and recreational area protection, and a balanced, connected transportation network.
Billings Urban Area Long Range Transportation Plan 2023-2045
Date: Jul 18, 2023Type: Strategic Plan
The Billings Urban Area Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) serves as a framework to guide the continued development and implementation of multimodal transportation system projects for the Billings planning area. It assesses current (2023) land use and transportation conditions to forecast future conditions up to 2045, identifying and strategizing regional transportation improvements. The plan's vision is to support a livable and economically vibrant community through a safer and more equitable multimodal transportation system, with core goals centered on Safety, Resiliency, Mobility, Equity & Accessibility, and Economic Vitality, reflecting community needs and adhering to federal and state criteria.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Billings?

The City of Billings Finance Department’s Purchasing Agent administers centralized purchasing, and procurement guidance and procedures are published in the City Document Center and the Finance/Doing Business pages for vendor contacts and thresholds.

Where does the City of Billings post bids and RFPs?

The City of Billings posts solicitations on its Bids page (https://www.billingsmt.gov/Bids.aspx); the Finance/Doing Business section directs vendors to that page for solicitations, submission instructions, and addenda.

What products and services does the City of Billings procure?

The City of Billings commonly procures construction services, professional/consultant services, and general goods, supplies, and municipal services; these stable categories are reflected in the category filters and solicitation listings on the City Bids page.

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City of Billings RFPs

Rimrock Road Street and Utility Improvements - W.O. 25-36 and W.O. 26-07 RFP

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS For Professional Services to the Billings Public Works Department Engineering Services

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS For Professional Services to the Billings Public Works Department Engineering Services

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Rimrock Road Street and Utility Improvements - W.O. 25-36 and W.O. 26-07 RFP

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS For Professional Services to the Billings Public Works Department Engineering Services

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS For Professional Services to the Billings Public Works Department Engineering Services

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