The City of Burlingame seeks proposals from qualified professional engineering consulting firms to develop a comprehensive Streetlight Master Plan. The plan covers roadway and pedestrian-scale lighting on City streets (not parks), including intersections and traffic-signal pole-mounted lighting. It must address the streetlight system regardless of ownership and distinguish City-controlled assets and improvements from those requiring coordination with other agencies or utilities.
Provision of qualified consultants to provide the services and technical expertise required for the city to perform the necessary functions of the building division.
Provision of qualified consultants to provide the services and technical expertise required for the city to perform the necessary functions of the building division.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161262
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
231.4
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
31,929
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
50 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell or CMAS; 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 Burlingame (CA) has strict competitive bidding with a low $25,000 threshold. There is no documented use of sole source above $25,000; deprioritize this path and pivot to cooperative purchasing.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
The City has used cooperative purchasing (e.g., Sourcewell, including the October 2024 TK Elevator project) to bypass formal bidding and extensive insurance requirements. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Burlingame
Burlingame City Council Study Session
Date: Oct 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council conducted a study session to review the city's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. Key discussion topics included current strategies for managing weeds and pests in public parks, the rationale behind chemical applications, and an analysis of glyphosate versus alternative treatments. The session featured an expert presentation on the efficacy, toxicity, and environmental considerations of various herbicides, as well as the city's ongoing efforts to increase action thresholds and utilize non-chemical means for vegetation management.
Burlingame City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Jun 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council discussed upcoming commemorative events related to the country's 250th anniversary, involving collaborations between the Park and Recreation Department and the local library. The meeting also addressed changes to public comment procedures to permit remote participation for all future sessions. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the South Rollins Road traffic calming project, specifically regarding the construction contract and the requirement for public access to design documents. Staff committed to presenting the finalized project plans at a future meeting to ensure transparency and community visibility before finalizing the implementation.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Burlingame.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Burlingame?
The City Manager of the City of Burlingame and the City Council manage procurement; the Municipal Code grants the City Manager contracting signature authority up to $100,000. City Council adopts and approves purchasing and contracting procedures, as recorded in Legistar meeting records.
Where does the City of Burlingame post bids and RFPs?
The City of Burlingame posts bids and RFPs on its Bidding / Bid Opportunities web pages and publishes solicitations through its Vendor Portal (PB System / PlanetBids). Vendors should monitor those pages and register on PlanetBids to view documents and submit proposals.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Burlingame?
Vendors register with the City of Burlingame through the City's Vendor Portal (PB System / PlanetBids) as directed on the Bidding / Bid Opportunities pages. Registration on PlanetBids enables vendors to receive notices, view solicitations, and submit proposals for posted opportunities.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Burlingame City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council held a closed session to discuss existing litigation. City Attorney Guina provided reports on settlements for the matter of Mitchell v. City of Burlingame, detailing payouts to multiple parties. Additionally, the Council authorized a settlement contribution for the case of Bouri v. City of Burlingame.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Burlingame meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What procurement requirements does the City of Burlingame publish for vendors?
The City of Burlingame requires contractors to provide Certificates of Insurance and, for Public Works contracts, to furnish required bonds and insurance certificates as specified in each solicitation. Specific coverage limits, required forms, and submission timelines are stated in individual solicitation documents.
How does the City of Burlingame approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City Manager of the City of Burlingame has contracting signature authority up to $100,000, while City Council establishes and approves purchasing and contracting procedures. These approval authorities and procedural changes are documented in the Burlingame Municipal Code and Legistar records.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard contract terms for the City of Burlingame?
Procurement for the City of Burlingame is governed by the Burlingame Municipal Code and applicable State law. Purchasing and contracting procedures and standard contract terms are recorded in City Council (Legistar) items and referenced on the City’s Bidding / Bid Opportunities pages.
