City of Kelso

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Kelso, WA
Country:: US

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Auction #4052114 - 1998 Case 580 Super L Series II
Open
Jul 23, 2026
Closes
Aug 24, 2026
The City of Kelso, Washington is selling a 1998 Case 580 Super L Series II loader backhoe (a Case Super L Series vehicle) by online auction through Public Surplus, with pickup at 2300 Parrott Way, Kelso, WA 98626. The backhoe is described as being in good and operating condition, with full service records from Pape and other service providers available to the winning bidder. Bidding opened on July 23, 2026 and closes on August 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM MDT, with a 10.5% buyer's premium added to the winning bid and pickup by appointment only between August 24 and August 27, 2026.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
194183
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
80.4
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
12,801
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
47 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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How to Sell to City of Kelso

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
47 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Deprioritize; approvals are rare—pivot back to coops.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners, Public Sector; 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
- Entity: City of Kelso (WA)
- Practice: Sole source is rarely approved; the city strictly follows competitive processes.
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
- The city actively uses cooperative purchasing; reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path and confirm contract usability with the Finance Department while aligning the department head.
- 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 Kelso

Kelso Park Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Jan 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted an election for the positions of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. Additionally, the meeting included a review of pending updates to the park plan and an update regarding the distribution of league agreements.
Kelso Park Board Park Board Meeting
Date: Apr 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the need for an update to the Parks Plan and received guidance on moving forward. A community member's proposal to repair and donate the 'K' on the hill was reviewed, with a motion passed to support the initiative and present it to the Council. Updates were provided regarding recent staffing hires in the general maintenance department and the upcoming opening of the Spray Park for the season. Closing comments focused on the necessity of updating the current park plan.
Kelso Park Board Park Board Meeting
Date: Jun 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a review of park updates, highlighting a high volume of park reservations and reporting damage that occurred at the park restrooms. The Board also discussed an update regarding the 'K'.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Kelso.

Melissa KemperAccounting Assistant I/Tax Clerk

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Kevin HansenAccounting Manager

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