City of Kalispell

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Kalispell, MT
Country:: US

City of Kalispell RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

CITY OF KALISPELL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PRO Housing Grant Housing Study
Open
Aug 9, 2026
Closes
Aug 21, 2026
Request for Proposals for qualified consultants to conduct a housing study for the City of Kalispell under the PRO Housing Grant.
2026 Lead Service Line Replacements Phase II Project
Open
Aug 2, 2026
Closes
Aug 27, 2026
The City of Kalispell, Montana, is soliciting sealed bids for the 2026 Lead Service Line Replacements Phase II Project. The work replaces galvanized-steel service lines with potential lead impact throughout the city and includes excavation and surface restoration in the city's right-of-way and on private property. The posting is an Invitation for Bids - General; plans and specifications may be examined beginning August 3, 2026, and bids may be submitted through QuestCDN or the City Clerk until 3:30 pm on August 27, 2026.
3rd Ave E Street Improvements
Open
Jul 26, 2026
Closes
Aug 20, 2026
Regrading and reconstruction of street intersections, catch basin replacements, curb and gutter replacements, sidewalk ramp replacements, and sidewalk removal and replacement.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
190755
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
244
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
31,851
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
45 / 100
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How to Sell to City of Kalispell

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
45 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Deprioritize; the city avoids “de facto” sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell and the State of Montana’s Cooperative Purchasing Program; 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 Kalispell, MT: The city actively avoids “de facto” sole source; no evidence of recent sole source awards.
- Thresholds: Not specified in the provided sources.
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
- Cooperative purchasing is permitted and encouraged. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
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 Kalispell

Kalispell City Council Meeting Minutes and Agenda
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The document contains minutes from two meetings and an upcoming meeting agenda. The July 13, 2026 work session included discussions on the fiscal year 2027 preliminary budget, specifically regarding staffing positions, salary adjustments, recreation facility feasibility studies, and fire station build-outs. The July 20, 2026 meeting covered an operational update on public transit performance, approval of parking updates, and the adoption of water, wastewater, and advanced wastewater treatment facility plans. Public comments throughout the sessions addressed housing needs for seniors, license plate reader technology, and concerns regarding surveillance.
Kalispell City Council Work Session
Date: Aug 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council conducted a work session to deliberate on a proposed naming policy for city-owned parks, facilities, and public assets, evaluating criteria, administrative versus council-level approval processes, and restrictions regarding commercial naming. Additionally, the Council received an update on the Westside parking management zone, reviewing the program's history, permit statistics, and revenue performance.
Kalispell City Council Council Meeting

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Kalispell.

Ben SuttonAdministration Captain

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Ken WhitehairAssistant Fire Chief

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