What products and services does City of Hastings procure?

City of Hastings commonly procures supplies, materials, equipment, contractual services, municipal utility equipment and fuel, construction and public-works projects, maintenance, and professional services. These durable categories are reflected in the Purchasing Ordinance and the City’s Active Bids listings.

Does City of Hastings use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The City of Hastings Purchasing Ordinance authorizes purchasing under State of Nebraska contracts and Interlocal Cooperation Act or Joint Public Agency agreements. This permits cooperative purchasing and piggyback contracts, subject to the ordinance’s procedures and thresholds.

What procurement requirements does City of Hastings publish for vendors?

City of Hastings procurement rules include bid deposits/surety, sealed-bid submission requirements, and may disqualify contractors in default on taxes or licenses. Specific insurance, bonding, licensing, and other compliance requirements are specified in each solicitation and listed on the Active Bids pages.

How does City of Hastings approve procurement contracts and awards?

Per City Code Chapter 7, City of Hastings contracts and agreements over $40,000 require City Council approval and the Mayor’s signature, while contracts $40,000 or less may be executed by department heads. Municipal utilities have distinct thresholds and the City Administrator may authorize emergency purchases.

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

Vendors can find City of Hastings procurement policies in City Code Chapter 7 (Purchasing Ordinance, Ordinance No. 4672). The ordinance contains definitions, procedures, bid thresholds, exceptions, and award rules; the Bids & Awards pages provide solicitation-specific terms and forms.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Hastings, NE
Country:: US

City of Hastings RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Police Department Replacement of Heating Boilers - (Request for Proposal)
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Aug 13, 2026
Closes
Sep 2, 2026
Supply two (2) heating boilers, each being a minimum of 500,000 BTU 98% efficient units ; Supply all new booster pumps, check valves, coil packs with flushing valve, strainers, isolation valves, expansion tank and any other appurtenances required for a complete installation of the boiler heating system ; New 430 stainless steel flues including labor to install ; Electrical work required for a complete installation including disconnect and reconnect of boilers and wiring of new pumps ; Provide new temperature controls by approved vendor including furnishing and installing DDC Controls for two (2) new boilers, wiring of low voltage controls for boilers, and start/stop and status of boilers.

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Census ID
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169523
Employee FTE
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207
Population
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25,121
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55 / 100
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- Sole Source: Not viable—no evidence they use it. Ask to proceed via formal competitive bid.
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- Entity: City of Hastings, NE.
- Evidence/viability: No evidence of sole source contract awards; deprioritize this path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Hastings

City Zoning Department Public Meeting
Date: Aug 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on the proposed zoning regulations for sexually oriented businesses and adult establishments in the city. The city planner presented background research on relevant case law and benchmarks from the American Planning Association regarding the regulation of these businesses, emphasizing the legal necessity of allowing such businesses to operate while maintaining constitutional compliance. Discussion took place regarding various buffer zone options (ranging from 250 to 2,000 feet) from sensitive areas like residential property, schools, and parks. Staff and community members discussed the impact of these buffers on land availability and the potential for existing businesses to become non-conforming uses.
Zoning Board Public Meeting
Date: Jul 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting addressed potential updates to the zoning code concerning short-term rentals and adult entertainment establishments. Key discussions focused on strategies to regulate these uses, such as dispersing or concentrating locations and establishing appropriate buffer distances from sensitive areas like schools and churches. Participants also debated how to define adult establishments to distinguish them from standard businesses like restaurants and bars, and requested mapping to visualize the impact of various distance requirements for future planning.

Key Contacts

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Matthew KuhrAirport Manager

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Lori VorderstrasseAssistant City Clerk

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Who manages procurement for City of Hastings?

Purchasing authority for City of Hastings is established in City Code Chapter 7 (Ordinance No. 4672): department heads may sign contracts up to $40,000, while contracts over $40,000 require City Council approval and the Mayor’s signature. Municipal utilities have higher thresholds and the City Administrator may authorize emergency purchases.

Where does City of Hastings post bids and RFPs?

City of Hastings posts bids and RFPs on its official 'Bids & Awards' webpages (Active Bids and Awarded Bids). Vendors can download solicitations, view awarded-bid listings, and use the Plan Holders form to receive notices, addenda, and plan-holder communications.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Hastings?

Vendors register for City of Hastings projects via the Plan Holders Submittal Form on the Active Bids page. Completing that form places a vendor on the Plan Holders list to receive project notifications, addenda, and plan-holder communications for specific solicitations.

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City of Hastings RFPs

Police Department Replacement of Heating Boilers - (Request for Proposal)

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City of Hastings RFPs

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