City of Blaine

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

City of Blaine RFPs

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NATIONAL STREET WATER SERVICE PROJECT – PHASE 2 RFP
Open
Aug 7, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
The City of Blaine is soliciting electronic bids for a municipal water-infrastructure improvement project titled NATIONAL STREET WATER SERVICE PROJECT – PHASE 2. The work includes directional drilling of HDPE pipe, installation of hydrants and valves, well abandonment, and site restoration. The listing is a municipal construction solicitation rather than a grant-program application, and it shows bids due on 09/01/2026 at 11:00 AM EDT, after the current date of 2026-08-08.
NATIONAL STREET WATER SERVICE PROJECT – PHASE 2
Open
Aug 7, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
The City of Blaine is soliciting electronic bids for a municipal water-infrastructure improvement project titled NATIONAL STREET WATER SERVICE PROJECT – PHASE 2. The work includes directional drilling of HDPE pipe, installation of hydrants and valves, well abandonment, and site restoration. The listing is a municipal construction solicitation rather than a grant-program application, and it shows bids due on 09/01/2026 at 11:00 AM EDT, after the current date of 2026-08-08.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
167389
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
230.1
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
76,603
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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How to Sell to City of Blaine

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
58 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Only if truly unique and defensible; requires a justification letter and City Council approval. Otherwise pivot back to a coop.
- Coops: Frequently procures through OMNIA, Sourcewell, and CPV; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Entity: City of Blaine, MN.
- Use is rare. Requires a formal justification letter and City Council approval. Given the city’s low $50,000 bid threshold and high process friction, deprioritize this path and pivot to cooperative purchasing where possible.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- City of Blaine has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., OMNIA/U.S. Communities for Microsoft licenses in January 2025). Use coops to avoid triggering the $50,000 competitive bidding threshold.
- Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Blaine

City of Blaine City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes
Date: May 1, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The council received an update on the Trunk Highway 65 project, including funding status, legislative lobbying efforts, and project design considerations such as bridge types and potential roundabouts. Additionally, the council held a discussion on the Northtown Plan, focusing on land use, density shifts for high-density residential sites, and potential zoning strategies for redevelopment. Feedback was sought regarding community outreach methods, with suggestions including grassroots events like food trucks to gather public input on the Northtown redevelopment.
City Of Blaine Closed Session Council Workshop Minutes
Date: Mar 21, 2022Type: Meeting mention
The meeting was conducted as a closed session to receive an update on labor negotiations regarding LELS Union 392, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.03, Subd. 1(b).
City Of Blaine Closed Session Council Workshop Minutes
Date: Sep 8, 2021Type: Meeting mention
The council convened for a closed session to receive an update from the City Attorney regarding pending litigation.

Key Contacts

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Allen JorgensenAssistant Chief Building Official

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Stan BrouillardBuilding Inspector

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