Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Kalama.
Active opportunities open for bidding
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Nov 20, 2026
On-call supply and delivery of diatomaceous earth, sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, sodium fluoride, and calcium nitrate to the City of Kalama’s drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
176819
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
29.5
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
3,165
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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These purchasing programs appear in City of Kalama's records. Starbridge can help check which contracts cover your product.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Kalama
The meeting included the swearing in of new city officials, public commentary regarding the community building's operations and budget, and the formal adoption of the 2026 budget and 2026-2031 capital facilities plan. Council members authorized a prosecutorial services agreement with the City of Kelso, appointed new banking signatories and a claims agent, and passed several ordinances regarding sewer service rate increases, utility tax adjustments for the general fund, municipal code recodification, and 2025 budget amendments.
The council held a public hearing regarding the 2026 budget and the 2026-2031 capital facilities plan, covering water and sewer rate adjustments, library funding, and the operational future of the community building. A presentation was provided on the Downtown History Blades tourism project. The council authorized a 2026 jail contract and a grant for the Taylor Road Overlay project. Several ordinances and resolutions were adopted, including water rate increases, a new transportation sales tax, and updated fee schedules for building permits and general services. Departmental reports included updates on sewer line maintenance and upcoming police community events.
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Kalama.
The council meeting focused on the interview process for filling a vacant council position. Two candidates provided overviews of their qualifications and responded to various questions concerning local infrastructure, budget priorities, values, grant funding, and community engagement. An executive session was conducted to discuss the qualifications of the applicants, followed by procedures for the formal appointment of a new council member.
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