What procurement requirements does City of Boise publish for vendors?

The City of Boise Housing & Community Development Procurement & Labor Standards Policies require professional licensure for design professionals, business licensing for personal services, UEIs and applicable Section 3/MBE/WBE/VBE certifications, and Davis‑Bacon payroll compliance where required. Vendors should review each solicitation for exact required forms and certifications.

How does City of Boise approve procurement contracts and awards?

The City of Boise Purchasing Office is the central contracting authority and administers contract awards; higher‑value contracts are escalated to the Mayor and Boise City Council for approval. Purchasing follows formal procurement tiers and the Office of Internal Audit reviews contract documentation and approvals.

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

Vendors can find City of Boise procurement policies and standard contract terms on the Purchasing department website and in the Housing & Community Development Procurement & Labor Standards Policies & Procedures. Those documents include labor standards, Build America Buy America and Davis‑Bacon requirements for applicable procurements.

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

The City of Boise Housing & Community Development Procurement & Labor Standards Policies establish Section 3 and MBE/WBE/VBE preferences for applicable federally‑assisted housing, rehabilitation, and public construction procurements. The policy defines Section 3 priority order and a 10% bid‑preference rule and requires vendors to submit applicable certifications.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Boise, ID
Country:: US

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Sewer Diversion Structure Rehabilitation (csp 1175) RFP
Posted
Oct 14, 2026
Closes
Nov 4, 2026
Rehabilitate two diversion manholes. The work also includes installation of two (2) new slide gates, rehabilitating two (2) existing slide gates, a robust sewer bypass pumping with large flows 93420 gpm+), traffic control, lining and coating of existing concrete structure, and landscaping restoration.
State Street Landscaping RFP
Posted
Oct 6, 2026
Closes
Oct 28, 2026
Construction of new landscaping in sidewalk budder along State Street and N 36th Street.
CITY of BOISE Boise Airport Vertical Transportation Equipment RFP
Posted
Oct 7, 2026
Closes
Nov 4, 2026
Procurement and installation of new vertical transportation equipment (elevators and escalators) at Boise Airport.

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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
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- City of Boise uses sole source rarely. Low $50,000 approval threshold. Expect challenges—attempts are likely rejected in favor of a competitive process; pivot to cooperative purchasing instead.
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City of Boise Council Regular Evening Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting included the reappointment of a member to the Public Works Commission. Numerous resolutions were approved, covering a range of topics such as federal grant funding for fire staffing, various professional services agreements with the Idaho Transportation Department and the Federal Aviation Administration, a cooperative management agreement with the National Park Service, and lease amendments for aviation facilities. Additionally, the council approved contracts for sewer mainline replacement and redesign projects. Public hearings were held regarding two rezoning applications; one application was denied, while the other for an industrial site was approved.
City of Boise Work Session
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting addressed several agenda items, including the approval of interim budget changes. Discussion topics covered the conversion of the Owyhee Park pickleball court, an overview of city grants, and updates regarding rat mitigation from Central District Health. Additionally, the council reviewed a rat nuisance ordinance, providing direction to include requirements for compost containment, and convened an executive session to discuss pending or probable litigation.
Harris Ranch Community Infrastructure District No. 1 Board Meeting Minutes

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Boise?

The City of Boise Purchasing Office in the Department of Finance and Administration manages centralized procurement and purchasing for the City of Boise. It administers citywide procurements above $25,000 while department-level purchases below that threshold remain subject to Purchasing oversight.

Where does City of Boise post bids and RFPs?

The City of Boise posts public bids, RFPs, RFQs and solicitation results on its Purchasing/Bids and Bid Information web pages. The city distributes solicitations and vendor notifications electronically via the JAGGAER procurement portal referenced by Purchasing for document access.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Boise?

Vendors register with the City of Boise through the JAGGAER electronic procurement portal to receive notifications and access solicitations. Non‑registered vendors may obtain electronic bid copies at Financial Services, 1st Floor City Hall or contact Purchasing at purchasing@cityofboise.org or (208) 608‑7000.

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City of Boise RFPs

Sewer Diversion Structure Rehabilitation (csp 1175) RFP

State Street Landscaping RFP

CITY of BOISE Boise Airport Vertical Transportation Equipment RFP

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City of Boise RFPs

Sewer Diversion Structure Rehabilitation (csp 1175) RFP

State Street Landscaping RFP

CITY of BOISE Boise Airport Vertical Transportation Equipment RFP

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