The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department seeks a security firm to provide unarmed, uniformed officers and patrol vehicles for daily coverage of city parks and trails during 2027. Services include patrols, restroom locking, incident reporting, and coordination with park staff and local police; vendors must demonstrate relevant licensing and experience. Proposals are to be submitted electronically by November 13, 2026, and the anticipated award date is December 10, 2026.
Sole Source:Sole source is deprioritized: Only attempt if truly unique/noncompetitive and approved by procurement.
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Status:Deprioritize. Public records show no clear history of sole source awards and the city adheres to open competition with low bid thresholds. No reliable sole source dollar threshold is documented.
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Elster Solutions, LLC at City of Bloomington
Effective: Feb 4, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document contains multiple agreements, with the primary contract extracted being the AMI System Master Turnkey Supply Agreement between the Village of Winnetka and Elster Solutions, LLC. Effective February 4, 2025, for a 15-year term, this agreement covers the supply and installation of a turnkey Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system, including meter exchange and associated maintenance services, for a total amount not exceeding $5,282,529. The contract details the scope of work, cost structure, various warranties, and payment milestones.
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Bloomington Board of Public Safety Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a regular meeting where several personnel matters were addressed, including police department promotions and conditional employment offers for new recruits. The meeting featured a review of police department statistics, highlighting crime trends, traffic enforcement, and community engagement efforts. The fire department provided an operational update covering response statistics, training programs, and the status of a new operations center. Additionally, discussions included plans for a future aerial platform truck purchase pending bond approval, and the formal certification of an executive session.
Bloomington Board of Park Commissioners Meeting
Date: Oct 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board approved a resolution for the honorary naming of the Griffy Loop Trail to the Les Coin Griffy Loop Trail. They also denied an appeal regarding a tree removal at 920 South Manor Road, although a commitment was made to plant a replacement tree. The meeting included a discussion regarding the ongoing legal process for reclaiming unused cemetery plots at Rose Hill and White Oak Cemeteries, with the board finalizing the notice period for potential claimants.
Bloomington Plan Commission Plan Commission Meeting
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Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard contract terms for the City of Bloomington?
Procurement is governed by the city's Financial Policies Manual and the Standard Purchase Terms and Conditions, both referenced on the Controller's Office Purchasing page; individual solicitations also include specific terms, conditions, and required forms for vendors to review.
Who manages procurement and procurement policies for the City of Bloomington?
The Controller's Office (Purchasing: Procurement and Vendor Management) manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Bloomington from the Controller's Office at 401 N. Morton St., Suite 240. The office administers vendor onboarding, solicitations, and purchasing on behalf of the city.
Where does the City of Bloomington post bids and RFPs?
The City of Bloomington posts bids, RFPs, and solicitations on its Solicitation Information page, which links to the OpenGov eProcurement Portal for official online postings; Engineering and Utilities also maintain department bid pages and the city provides a Vendor Registry for notifications.
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Date: Oct 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed upcoming requirements for an affordable housing public hearing related to House Bill 10001 and the Unified Development Ordinance. Key topics included proposed amendments to the UDO, specifically regarding accessory dwelling units, density and design standards for cottage developments, and regulations for duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes. Proposed changes aim to remove housing barriers, such as removing specific caps on duplex construction, modifying buffer requirements, updating the definition of block face, and allowing separate entrances for unit condoization.
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How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Bloomington?
Vendors register with the City of Bloomington via the online Vendor Registry linked from the Controller's Vendors page, entering company details and selecting NIGP/NAICS commodity codes; vendors may also subscribe to the OpenGov eProcurement Portal for solicitation notifications at no charge.
Does the City of Bloomington use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The Controller's Office for the City of Bloomington joined the National Government Purchasing Cooperative in 2004, providing the city access to cooperative purchasing contracts and cooperative pricing arrangements.
What vendor requirements does the City of Bloomington publish for procurement?
New vendors must provide a W‑9 Substitute Form and an EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) Form to the city staff member handling the engagement; solicitation-specific forms and terms apply, and certain contracts require Contract Compliance Officer approval per solicitation requirements.
How does the City of Bloomington approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Controller's Office administers procurement for the City of Bloomington; the Board of Public Works provides administrative oversight and final approval for certain contracts, and the Common Council serves as the city's legislative body. Some contracts also require Contract Compliance Officer sign-off per solicitation terms.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of Bloomington use?
The City of Bloomington published a Minority and Women‑Owned Business Directory in 2015 and maintains a Contract Compliance Officer role historically associated with MBE/WBE compliance; Indiana state-level MBE/WBE/VBE certification is available through the IDOA Division of Supplier Diversity.
