City of Forest Grove

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Forest Grove, OR
Country:: US

City of Forest Grove RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Economic Development Strategic Plan (Request For Proposal)
Open
Jul 30, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
Seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms or consultant teams to prepare a comprehensive economic development strategic plan (plan)

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Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
173707
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
188.5
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
27,252
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
58 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than about $25,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA; 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 Forest Grove, OR
- Practice: Sole source is extremely rare; the city strongly favors open competition.
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
- The city uses cooperative purchasing; it participates in programs such as Sourcewell and OMNIA, and its RFPs include an intergovernmental cooperative agreement clause. 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 Forest Grove

Forest Grove City Council Work Session And Regular Meeting
Date: Jul 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council held a work session to establish legislative priorities for the League of Oregon Cities, reaching consensus on five key areas: transportation infrastructure, housing production, land availability, and public meeting law clarity. The discussion explored the relative importance of municipal cybersecurity and revenue modernization. Additionally, the meeting transitioned into an initial work session for the Urban Renewal Agency, focusing on the future redevelopment of city-owned properties and their alignment with the municipal Vision 2040 goals.
Community Enhancement Program Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Jul 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting covered multiple project updates funded by the Community Enhancement Program. Presentations included the Veterans Tribute Park design concept, the Forest Grove backpack program's food distribution efforts, the Pacific University long house project's fundraising status, the St. Vincent de Paul utility assistance program's ongoing support for households, and the Chamber of Commerce's small business incubator services which have provided coaching and training to local entrepreneurs.
Budget Subcommittee Agenda
Date: Dec 1, 2022Type: Meeting mention
The agenda focuses on the discussion of allocating the remaining $117,000 of the $567,000 budget designated for youth summer recreation programming.

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Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Forest Grove.

Kim EzellAssistant City Manager

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Sally CicerchiAssistant Finance Director

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Cassi BergstromBuilding Inspector

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Ryan DavisBuilding Inspector

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City of Forest Grove RFPs

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Forest Grove City Council Work Session And Regular Meeting

Community Enhancement Program Committee Committee Meeting

Budget Subcommittee Agenda

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City of Forest Grove RFPs

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Forest Grove City Council Work Session And Regular Meeting

Community Enhancement Program Committee Committee Meeting

Budget Subcommittee Agenda

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Key Contacts

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