City of Lamar

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Lamar, MO
Country:: US

City of Lamar RFPs

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CITY PARK ENCLOSED SHELTER RENOVATIONS
Open
Aug 12, 2026
Closes
Sep 3, 2026
The City of Lamar is soliciting bids to update and fully enclose the existing “enclosed shelter” at City Park. The work includes insulation, a metal ceiling, washable wall panels, kitchen counters and sink, windows and doors, mini-split heating and air conditioning, lighting and electrical work, ceiling fans, bathroom stalls, and roof replacement, with bidders pricing both asphalt-shingle and painted-metal roofing options. The posting is an open construction bid rather than a grant program, and the project is expected to be completed by December 11, 2026.

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Census ID
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107583
Population
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4,337
Procurement Hell Score
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60 / 100
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How to Sell to City of Lamar

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Procurement Hell Score
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60 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $20,000, use sole source.
- Coops: City of Lamar frequently procures through Sourcewell and Missouri statewide contracts via MissouriBUYS; 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 Lamar, MO: Deprioritize sole source. The city strictly adheres to competitive bidding and has no documented use of sole source over $20,000. Practical note: formal bids and a 5% local preference apply in competitive solicitations—use coops to bypass this process when eligible.
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
- City of Lamar uses cooperative purchasing and is an active member. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded 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 Lamar

City Of Lamar Park Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included reports on park maintenance, staffing updates, including the upcoming retirement of the Thiebaud caretaker, and recent playground equipment upgrades and repairs. Updates were provided on upcoming athletic programs, website development, and ordinance reviews. Committee reports covered playground equipment, landscaping, and event planning. Old business included discussions on sponsorship and volunteer programs, upcoming work sessions, funding proposals for playground surfacing, and fishing restrictions. New business addressed potential maintenance of square barrel planters and the approval of a budget for community surveys.
Board of Aldermen Regular Session Minutes
Date: Jul 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Aldermen reviewed several property maintenance and nuisance abatement cases, issuing demolition and repair orders for various addresses. Committee reports were presented, including updates from the Airport and Economic Development committees. Financial actions included the approval of bill payments and budget revisions for water plant equipment. Several resolutions and ordinances were adopted, covering topics such as traffic regulations, committee duties, tax book procedures, lien certification, firefighter appointments, and grammatical updates to municipal codes. Additionally, the Board reviewed departmental reports from the Police and Fire Chiefs and discussed ongoing issues regarding nuisance wildlife management within the city.

Key Contacts

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Bethany AbornAssistant City Administrator

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Jim BuzzardBuilding Inspector

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City of Lamar RFPs

CITY PARK ENCLOSED SHELTER RENOVATIONS

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City Of Lamar Park Board Meeting Minutes

Board of Aldermen Regular Session Minutes

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City of Lamar RFPs

CITY PARK ENCLOSED SHELTER RENOVATIONS

Buyer Attributes

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City Of Lamar Park Board Meeting Minutes

Board of Aldermen Regular Session Minutes

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Airport Committee Meeting Minutes

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City of Lamar

City of Lamar RFPs

Buyer Attributes

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City Of Lamar Park Board Meeting Minutes

Board of Aldermen Regular Session Minutes

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City of Lamar RFPs

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City Of Lamar Park Board Meeting Minutes

Board of Aldermen Regular Session Minutes

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Airport Committee Meeting Minutes

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