Sole Source:Do not pursue; pivot immediately to the WI DOA cooperative route.
Coops:Frequently procures through Wisconsin DOA statewide cooperative contracts, Sourcewell, and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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There is explicit authority for City of Cudahy to use cooperative purchasing (CMC 3.16.100 and Resolution 17-20), but there is no evidence of past usage. You can position these co-ops as another option, and reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Cudahy
Community Development Authority Of The City Of Cudahy Meeting
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the Packard Public Space, specifically reviewing final renderings and planning for future maintenance, operations, and fundraising. The upcoming meeting agenda includes items related to marketing CDA-owned properties through an external commercial group and the development of a CDA-funded grant program.
Cudahy Police And Fire Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission discussed staffing updates for the Police and Fire departments. During a closed session, personnel matters were considered, specifically a promotion to fire chief and probation completion for a police sergeant. Upon returning to open session, the commission approved permanent status for a police sergeant, promoted a battalion chief to fire chief effective January 1, 2027, initiated a new promotional process for battalion chief and fire lieutenant, and authorized the opening of the fire department hiring process.
City of Cudahy Plan Commission Meeting
Date: Aug 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
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Who manages procurement contracts and purchasing for the City of Cudahy?
The City of Cudahy centralizes purchasing under the Cudahy Municipal Code Purchasing System (CMC 3.16), which designates a Purchasing Officer; departments (for example, the Engineering Department) and the City Administrator implement and oversee solicitations and purchases. See CMC 3.16 and department pages for details.
Where does the City of Cudahy post bids and RFPs?
The City of Cudahy posts bids and RFPs on its official website (cudahy-wi.gov), including a 'Bid Opportunities' area and department pages such as the Engineering Department’s bid tabs and plan‑holder lists for public‑works solicitations.
What products and services does the City of Cudahy procure?
The City of Cudahy routinely procures public‑works and infrastructure products and services, including construction and building improvements, stormwater and storm‑lateral projects, roof replacements, new fire station work, and related engineering and contractor services.
The Plan Commission addressed multiple business items, including the review of a site plan for an ice cream manufacturing facility at an industrial site and the discussion of proposed zoning code updates, including scheduling an open house. Additionally, the commission held a public hearing and granted a Conditional Use Permit for a tobacco and vape shop.
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What vendor requirements does the City of Cudahy publish?
The City of Cudahy requires vendors to follow project‑specific solicitation documents posted on cudahy-wi.gov; those documents specify required forms, bonding, insurance, licensing, and submission instructions for each solicitation.
How does the City of Cudahy approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Cudahy approves procurement contracts under the Cudahy Municipal Code Purchasing System (CMC 3.16): a Purchasing Officer administers purchasing, departments issue solicitations, and the City Administrator and governing body provide oversight and approvals in accordance with the code.
Where can vendors find procurement policies for the City of Cudahy?
Vendors can find the City of Cudahy’s procurement policies in the Cudahy Municipal Code chapter on the Purchasing System (CMC 3.16) at cudahy.municipal.codes; solicitation documents and departmental pages provide standard contract terms and applicable thresholds.