Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Defiance.
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Oct 23, 2026
Nov 6, 2026
Preparation of construction contract plans for a pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) crossing East 2nd Street (SR18) in Defiance.
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Census ID
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172382
Employee FTE
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175
Population
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17,009
Procurement Difficulty Score
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55 / 100
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Defiance
The council meeting addressed several operational and community concerns. Key topics included a discussion regarding the increased frequency of advertisements on the city's YouTube channel during public meetings and an inquiry about proper disposal methods for yard waste such as walnuts and acorns. The council also received updates on upcoming election activities, local construction projects involving CSX railroad crossings and bridge repairs, and contingency plans for traffic management. Additionally, the city attorney proposed a structure for providing feedback on zoning regulations related to data centers. The meeting concluded with legislative actions, including the approval of stipends for law department employees for additional services and the renewal of an indigent defense contract with the county.
The commission approved a revised job description for the City Engineer position. They also authorized the creation of a Lateral Transfer list for Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic candidates and finalized testing procedures, including the use of National Testing Network exams for Fire Captain promotional testing. A proposal regarding local rules changes for Fire Promotional Testing was noted as pending for a future meeting.
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The commission discussed filling the Fire Mechanic vacancy and authorized written testing for the position. Extensive deliberation occurred regarding promotional testing for Fire Captain and Fire Lieutenant roles, specifically addressing eligibility requirements related to tenure and mandatory coursework. The commission approved motions to adjust these requirements to expand the pool of eligible candidates. Furthermore, the commission formalized the testing process by authorizing the use of the National Testing Network and the Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association, while also incorporating a local panel interview as a component of the total promotional score.
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