What products and services does City of Lake Stevens procure?

City of Lake Stevens groups procurements into Public Works (construction, alteration, repair), Professional Services (architecture/engineering and QBS engagements), Other Services (personal/professional), and materials/supplies/equipment; IT commodity purchases require IT approval under the procurement policy.

Does City of Lake Stevens use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

City of Lake Stevens authorizes cooperative, piggyback, and interlocal purchases and cites example vehicles such as Sourcewell/NJPA, U.S. Communities, and the King County Cooperative; Finance must confirm authority and document compliance when using cooperative contracts.

How does City of Lake Stevens approve procurement contracts and awards?

City of Lake Stevens assigns approval authority by monetary and procurement‑type thresholds to staff, Department Heads, the City Administrator/Mayor, or the City Council; higher‑dollar and specified awards require Council approval and signature authority may be delegated per policy.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Lake Stevens, WA
Country:: US

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Census ID
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176876
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
160
Population
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42,091
Procurement Hell Score
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49 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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49 / 100
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Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Do not pursue; pivot immediately to coops.
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- City of Lake Stevens (WA). No evidence of sole source awards and policies are strict. Practical guidance: deprioritize this path and pivot to cooperative purchasing; attempts are likely to face delays and fail against competitive requirements. No sole source dollar threshold provided.
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Cooperatives
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- The City has used and encourages cooperative purchasing; it’s the fastest, lowest-friction path, especially given the $250,000 formal bidding threshold. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Lake Stevens

City Of Lake Stevens Salary Commission Salary Commission Meeting
Date: Dec 1, 2022Type: Meeting mention
The Salary Commission discussed and finalized recommendations for 2023 salaries for the Mayor and City Council. Commissioners reviewed timesheets and salary comparisons, ultimately recommending a 3.5% COLA for the Mayor and a 3.5% COLA for the City Council, along with rolling the meeting stipend into the monthly salary for Council members. A public hearing was held regarding the implementation of the new salary schedule.
City of Lake Stevens Civil Service Commission Special Meeting Agenda And Staff Reports
Date: Jul 19, 2022Type: Meeting mention
The agenda and accompanying staff reports for the meeting focus on the certification of eligibility lists for both Entry Level-Advanced Police Officers and Lateral Police Officers. Additionally, the commission is scheduled to receive an update regarding staffing and recruiting efforts.
Lake Stevens Veterans Commission Meeting Agenda And Minutes
Date: Jun 6, 2022Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed various community engagement and support initiatives, including scheduling an Adopt a Highway event and rebranding the Coffee Klatch initiative. Updates were provided regarding the organization's newsletter, the Partner Network, and progress on the War Memorial project. New business focused on outreach strategies, such as mailing postcards to local veterans.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Lake Stevens?

The Finance Director is the City of Lake Stevens policy owner for procurement; the Mayor and City Administrator hold contract‑signing authority (which may be delegated to Department Heads), and the City Council approves awards above Council‑level thresholds.

Where does City of Lake Stevens post bids and RFPs?

City of Lake Stevens posts public solicitations on its official Bid Postings page on lakestevenswa.gov (CivicEngage); vendors can create an account there and subscribe to receive bid postings, invitations to bid, and bid tabulations.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Lake Stevens?

Event and third‑party vendors must complete the City of Lake Stevens Third‑Party Vendor Information Form and email it to events@lakestevenswa.gov at least 30 days before an event; for formal solicitations, vendors register and create accounts on the City’s Bid Postings page.

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