City of Ellensburg

Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Ellensburg.

Buyer type:: City
Location:: Ellensburg, WA
Country:: US

City of Ellensburg RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Decarbonization Roadmap
Open
Jul 11, 2026
Closes
Jul 31, 2026
The City of Ellensburg is soliciting interest from consulting firms to develop a Decarbonization Roadmap for its municipally owned utility.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
184261
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
220
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
20,996
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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How to Sell to City of Ellensburg

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
55 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Only pursue if strict compatibility with existing utility systems is essential; co-author the justification with the utility department.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell and Washington DES cooperative contracts; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- City of Ellensburg typically reserves sole source for specialized utility technology—deprioritize for most products. If your solution is required for compatibility with existing utility infrastructure (e.g., Itron or Calix), collaborate with the relevant utility department to draft the sole source justification citing proprietary/compatibility grounds and reference past resolutions (e.g., No. 2020-26) as precedent.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- City of Ellensburg uses cooperative purchasing to avoid formal bidding. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Ellensburg

Ellensburg City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Jul 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a proclamation recognizing the 80th anniversary of radio station KXLE AM1240. The council proceeded with the second reading of an ordinance regarding the rezoning of a specific parcel from residential medium to high. Additionally, the first reading of an ordinance to repeal and replace the existing street tree code with new Urban Forestry standards was conducted. Finally, the council discussed a letter of intent for the First and Pine property development, focusing on the potential allocation of affordable housing funds to address soil remediation requirements.
Ellensburg City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Oct 20, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a presentation on 'Audify,' a new outage notification system for the utility department designed to improve communication and reporting during power outages. Council also approved the consent agenda, including a modification to item 5e, and held a public comment session regarding civic engagement and constitutional rights.
Ellensburg City Council Regular City Council Meeting
Date: Nov 17, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the formal granting of an excused absence for a council member and the acknowledgement of the passing of a DEI commission member. A presentation was provided regarding the 'Heart of the Downtown Award' received by the City of Ellensburg for the development of Unity Park. Additionally, the police department delivered a one-year update on the utilization of the Flock network automatic license plate reader system, discussing its role in crime prevention, statistics regarding vehicle searches, and addressing public privacy concerns.