Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Graham?

Vendors should consult the City of Graham Code of Ordinances, hosted on Municode, for official purchasing rules, bid thresholds, and contract terms. The city's 'City Ordinances' link directs vendors to the Municode chapters that contain the city's purchasing and contract provisions.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Graham, TX
Country:: US

City of Graham RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Lease and Management Services for the City of Graham's Solid Waste Convenience Station - (Request for Proposal)
Posted
Sep 26, 2026
Closes
Oct 6, 2026
Provide lease and management services for the city solid waste convenience station. The proposer shall provide all labor, supervision, operational management, and equipment (unless otherwise stated) necessary to operate the facility, including: operating the facility during city-approved hours; accepting and managing authorized waste materials; controlling site access, traffic flow, and customer safety.

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Census ID
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209643
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
94.5
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
8,814
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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62 / 100
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Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $1,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- City of Graham requires competitive bidding for contracts over $1,000 by ordinance. There is no evidence of sole source awards. Practical note: Deprioritize sole source and move the conversation to a cooperative contract (preferably BuyBoard).
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Cooperatives
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Graham

Graham City Council Public Hearing and Special Called Meeting
Date: Aug 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting encompassed a public hearing regarding the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 annual budget, during which the City Manager presented a corrected notice and budget figures, and citizens provided comments regarding library funding and police officer compensation. Following the hearing, a special called meeting was convened to deliberate on the budget. Council members approved increases for police department expenses, adjusted library fund allocations, and decided against reducing library staffing. The council also formally voted to delay the final adoption of the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget until September, tabled revisions to the city's strategic plan, and heard public comments concerning property tax appraisals and water infrastructure.
Graham City Council Regular Session
Date: Sep 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council discussed various operational and financial matters, including the cancellation of a high school bonfire, reports on water levels and ongoing projects, and the approval of multiple professional services agreements for infrastructure projects involving water, wastewater, and storage tank rehabilitation. Key actions included authorizing requests for proposals for municipal transfer station operations, adopting an ordinance setting a new property tax rate, approving budget amendments for employee cost-of-living adjustments, and updating the City's Strategic Plan. The Council also addressed property tax account removals and discussed topics for an upcoming town hall event. Additionally, an executive session was held to deliberate on economic development and the City Manager's employment agreement, resulting in authorized modifications to the agreement.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Graham.

Eric GarrettyCity Manager

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Marci BuenoCity Secretary / Finance Director

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Frequently asked questions

Who manages procurement and vendor requirements for City of Graham?

Procurement and purchasing for City of Graham are managed by the City Manager's Office and the Finance Department/Purchasing function at City Hall, with policy oversight and final approvals provided by the City Council (one Mayor and four Council members). Purchasing operations are located at City Hall, 612 Elm Street.

Where does City of Graham post bids and RFPs?

City of Graham posts bids, RFPs, and solicitation notices on its Public Announcements page (Announcements document category) on the official city website. Current notices also appear in the homepage Announcements section, and printed bid packets are available via City Hall Purchasing at 612 Elm Street.

How does City of Graham approve procurement contracts and awards?

The City Council of City of Graham formally approves procurement contracts and awards; the City Manager coordinates contract actions and the City Secretary/Finance Director oversees Finance and Purchasing. Sealed bids and proposals are received at City Hall and recommended awards are placed on City Council meeting agendas for action.

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City of Graham RFPs

Lease and Management Services for the City of Graham's Solid Waste Convenience Station - (Request for Proposal)

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Graham City Council Public Hearing and Special Called Meeting

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City of Graham RFPs

Lease and Management Services for the City of Graham's Solid Waste Convenience Station - (Request for Proposal)

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Graham City Council Public Hearing and Special Called Meeting

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Graham City Council Regular Session

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Graham City Council Public Hearing and Special Called Meeting

Graham City Council Regular Session

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City of Graham RFPs

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Graham City Council Public Hearing and Special Called Meeting

Graham City Council Regular Session

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Graham City Council Regular Session

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