The City of Davis seeks proposals from qualified solid-waste consulting firms to support soliciting, reviewing, selecting, and negotiating a new solid waste hauling contract. The City’s existing franchise agreement with Recology Davis covers trash, recycling, organics, and regular street sweeping and is set to expire December 31, 2029. The consultant contract is for two years from the date the standard agreement is signed, with an extension option if the project exceeds the anticipated timeline.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161303
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
380.5
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
66,110
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 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 $50,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA, CMAS, Sourcewell, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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City of Davis uses cooperative purchasing and it is authorized by Municipal Code 15.02.040; OMNIA Partners is a regularly used example. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path and move forward with the chosen contract. Programs to leverage:
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Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
City of Davis Contracts
Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
GovInvest Inc. at City of Davis
Effective: Feb 21, 2019Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
The contract is a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Davis and GovInvest, Inc. for the provision of software and actuarial services related to the City's Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) and Pension Liabilities Modules. The services include the preparation of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 45/75 and GASB 68 actuarial valuation reports, as well as the provision of actuarial software solutions for pension and OPEB analysis, including implementation. The agreement term is from February 21, 2019, to February 21, 2021, with a total contract value of $128,932.
Contract data
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Davis
Fiscal Commission Meeting
Date: Oct 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved discussions on the status of fiscal year 2024 financial statements, the timeline for internal control audits, and the progress of the fiscal year 2025 closing process. The commission received a briefing on the fiscal year 2024 ACFR, with detailed analysis on governmental activities, general fund performance, and the status of deficit funds. Further discussions covered the ongoing implementation of the city's new enterprise ERP system and an overview of outstanding questions regarding the city's long-term financial stability.
Senior Citizen Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed its future structure, specifically rejecting a move to an alternate advisory body in favor of remaining a city commission. Key actions included motions to increase the commission size to seven members with one alternate and to form a new member recruitment subcommittee. The commission debated the effectiveness of current operating models, including the use of work plans or long-range calendars to track goals. Public comments regarding commission appointments and compliance with the Brown Act were also addressed.
City of Davis Chamber of Commerce Davis Downtown Business Association Business Committee Business Committee Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Davis.
What products and services does City of Davis procure?
City of Davis routinely procures supplies, equipment, general services, consultant/professional services, and public works contracts under its purchasing code (Article 15.02). These broad categories are reflected in published solicitations and contract language used by the City.
Does City of Davis use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Article 15.02 authorizes the City of Davis to procure through cooperative purchasing programs and explicitly names examples including CMAS, GSA, Communities Government Purchasing Alliance, OMNIA Partners, and WSCA.
How does City of Davis approve procurement contracts and awards?
Under Article 15.02, City of Davis requires written contracts and public bidding for supplies, services, and equipment expenditures over $50,000, with awards approved by the City Council; professional services up to $50,000 may be approved by the City Manager, while larger professional-service contracts require Council approval.
Expiring contracts, renewals, and award history
Competitor contract data and source files
Budget and spend signals to prioritize accounts
Native sync to Salesforce and HubSpot
Date: Sep 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed the upcoming mobile and sidewalk vending program, focusing on the creation of an enforcement and compliance framework aligned with state law. Key topics included the regulatory differences between mobile vending on private property and sidewalk vending in public spaces, the integration of both into a single cohesive program, and the role of Yolo County environmental health regulations. Discussion also covered strategies for public outreach, engagement with diverse business stakeholders, and plans for transparent communication regarding compliance deadlines and enforcement mechanisms.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What procurement requirements does City of Davis publish for vendors?
City of Davis publishes vendor and EFT forms on its Accounts Payable page; Article 15.02 authorizes bidder's security, performance bonds, and recycled-product procurement rules. Individual solicitations set specific insurance, bonding, licensing, and other compliance requirements that vendors must satisfy.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Davis?
Article 15.02 of the City of Davis Code of Ordinances establishes the office of the Purchasing Officer and designates the City Manager as the Purchasing Officer, making the City Manager responsible for municipal procurement oversight and purchasing administration.
Where does City of Davis post bids and RFPs?
City of Davis posts solicitations on its Bids/RFPs (eNotifications) page, which serves as the central posting point and links to external solicitation portals for specific projects, including PlanetBids and the Davis Planroom for public works plan distribution.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Davis?
Vendors submit vendor information and EFT forms via the City of Davis Accounts Payable/vendor information page and may sign up for eNotifications on the City's Bids/RFPs page; vendors register separately on portals like PlanetBids or the Davis Planroom for specific solicitations or prequalification.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Davis?
Vendors can find City of Davis procurement policies and standard terms in the City of Davis Code of Ordinances, Article 15.02 (Purchases), which establishes the purchasing system, Purchasing Officer, bid thresholds, local vendor preference, recycled-product mandates, inspection/testing, bonding, and notice requirements.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Davis use?
Article 15.02 authorizes a local vendor preference for City of Davis equal to five percent of the net bid when local product quality is equal (not applicable to public works); separately, Unitrans maintains a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program for transit procurements on behalf of the City.
