What products and services does City of Kalispell procure?

City of Kalispell routinely procures public works and construction projects, professional services, supplies and equipment, IT/hardware/software, and fleet/vehicles. The City also uses blanket contracts and manages surplus property disposals through its procurement process, as reflected in bid postings and procurement materials.

Does City of Kalispell use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The City of Kalispell’s procurement policy permits and encourages piggybacking on other public agency contracts. The policy authorizes the City Manager or a designee to execute Interlocal Agreements to enable shared use and cooperative purchasing arrangements.

What procurement requirements does City of Kalispell publish for vendors?

City of Kalispell publishes solicitation‑specific vendor requirements in each bid. Common requirements in public‑works solicitations include Montana Department of Labor & Industry contractor registration at time of bid, bid security and performance bonds, prevailing wage compliance, and insurance naming the City as additional insured.

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

City of Kalispell’s Procurement Manual (Procurement Policy, Section 80‑9) on the City website contains the City’s purchasing rules, contract filing requirements with the City Clerk, and the authority and approval procedures vendors should follow when responding to solicitations.

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Location:: Kalispell, MT
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Professional Services for Water & Wastewater Cost of Service & Rate Study & Water, Wastewater, & Stormwater Impact Fee (Request for Qualification)
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
Closes
Nov 13, 2026
Complete a comprehensive water and wastewater cost of service and rate study; update the city's water and wastewater impact fees; and develop or update the city's stormwater impact fee. The work is intended to provide legally supportable, transparent, and implementable methodologies that align utility rates and impact fees with current operating costs, capital needs, debt obligations, system capacity, and growth-related infrastructure requirements.
West Montana Street Improvements Project Invitation to Bid
Posted
Sep 27, 2026
Closes
Oct 21, 2026
The City of Kalispell seeks bids to remove surfacing, regrade, and reconstruct West Montana Street between North Main Street and 1st Avenue WN, plus part of 1st Avenue WN. Work also includes curb and gutter, sidewalks, ADA ramp replacements, catch-basin adjustments, and a valley gutter. Bids must be submitted electronically through QuestCDN, with 10% bid security required and contractors registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.
Professional Services for Water & Wastewater Cost of Service & Rate Study & Water, Wastewater, & Stormwater Impact Fee (Request for Qualification)
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
Closes
Nov 13, 2026
Complete a comprehensive water and wastewater cost of service and rate study; update the city's water and wastewater impact fees; and develop or update the city's stormwater impact fee. The work is intended to provide legally supportable, transparent, and implementable methodologies that align utility rates and impact fees with current operating costs, capital needs, debt obligations, system capacity, and growth-related infrastructure requirements.

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- 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.
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- 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.
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Kalispell City Council Work Session
Date: Sep 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council work session covered two primary agenda items: the potential use of city-owned property for affordable housing development and an update on short-term rental statistics. Discussions regarding affordable housing centered on the feasibility of redeveloping existing city-owned downtown parking lots versus acquiring larger vacant parcels. The Council deliberated on financing strategies, including the use of tax increment financing, the potential sale of underutilized municipal parking lots, and the associated infrastructure and parking considerations. Public comments were also received regarding the implementation of safe haven baby boxes and concerns over the permanent transfer of public assets for housing projects.
Kalispell City Council Council Session
Date: Sep 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting addressed several operational and policy items, including the approval of bids for police vehicles, a solid waste truck, a regenerative air sweeper, and a dump truck. Key discussions included public input on the potential use of city-owned parking lots for downtown community events, a fiscal critique of city budget execution on restricted funds, and public sentiment regarding a mayoral recall petition. Additionally, the council reviewed the first reading of Ordinance 1955, which aims to establish regulations and permit processes for utilizing downtown parking lots and residential streets for special events.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Kalispell?

The City of Kalispell’s City Purchasing Department administers municipal procurement under the direction and supervision of the City Clerk. The City’s Procurement Manual and municipal code define purchasing authority, approval thresholds, and department‑level responsibilities for procurements.

Where does City of Kalispell post bids and RFPs?

City of Kalispell posts public bids and RFPs on its Official Bid Postings page (kalispell.com/Bids.aspx). Individual solicitations link to QuestCDN for plan viewing, and the City accepts online electronic bids through QuestCDN; vendors register there to view documents and submit bids.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Kalispell?

Vendors register for notifications on the City of Kalispell Vendor Information page using the 'Notify Me' email registration. Vendors must also submit a Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (W‑9) to do business with the City; follow the Vendor Information page for submission instructions.

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City of Kalispell RFPs

Professional Services for Water & Wastewater Cost of Service & Rate Study & Water, Wastewater, & Stormwater Impact Fee (Request for Qualification)

West Montana Street Improvements Project Invitation to Bid

Professional Services for Water & Wastewater Cost of Service & Rate Study & Water, Wastewater, & Stormwater Impact Fee (Request for Qualification)

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Professional Services for Water & Wastewater Cost of Service & Rate Study & Water, Wastewater, & Stormwater Impact Fee (Request for Qualification)

West Montana Street Improvements Project Invitation to Bid

Professional Services for Water & Wastewater Cost of Service & Rate Study & Water, Wastewater, & Stormwater Impact Fee (Request for Qualification)

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