Does City of Lebanon use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

Yes. City Code §131.09 authorizes City of Lebanon departments to purchase commodities and personal property from the State of Ohio Official Bid Listing without separate advertising; the Ohio Department of Administrative Services' Cooperative Purchasing Program is available to municipalities for cooperative or piggyback purchases.

What procurement requirements does City of Lebanon publish for vendors?

City of Lebanon's municipal code requires a surety bond of $50,000 per officer or employee under Section 111.03 and the Finance Department lists insurance among purchasing functions; vendors must review each solicitation for specific bonding, insurance limits, and required solicitation forms.

Where can vendors find procurement policies for City of Lebanon?

City of Lebanon's procurement rules are codified in Lebanon City Code Chapter 131 (Purchasing); Section 131.09 addresses State Official Bid Listing purchases and the City Charter defines contracting authority and approvals. The code is published via American Legal Publishing's CodeLibrary.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Lebanon, OH
Country:: US

City of Lebanon RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Crestview Drive Water Main Replacement (RE-BID)
Posted
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Closes
Oct 29, 2026
Work inlcudes water main replacement.
RFP 26-1891 Lebanon GIS Based Tree Inventory
Posted
Apr 6, 2026
Closes
Dec 31, 2026
The City of Lebanon is soliciting proposals to perform a GIS-based inventory of trees in the city's right-of-way, including hazard assessment and identification of future planting needs. The solicitation was posted on April 6, 2026, and is currently listed as open until a contract is awarded. Interested parties can find references to a Legal AD and Bid Request Form on the city's official procurement page.

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- Sole Source: Only pursue if you can prove true uniqueness; otherwise pivot back to coops immediately.
- Coops: Lead with a cooperative purchase; City of Lebanon actively uses cooperative purchasing to streamline buys and avoid separate competitive bids, including Ohio DAS Cooperative Purchasing Program, Ohio DAS State Term Contracts (STC) & Statewide Contracts, ODOT Cooperative Purchasing Program, and NASPO ValuePoint. 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 Lebanon rarely uses sole source. Expect a high bar: a robust technical uniqueness justification is required. Given the low likelihood of approval, deprioritize this route and redirect efforts to cooperative purchasing.
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- City of Lebanon actively uses cooperative purchasing to streamline buys and avoid separate competitive bids (recent purchases in 2025 leveraged coops for vehicles and equipment). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Lebanon

Lebanon City Council Discussion Meeting
Date: Mar 25, 2020Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting focused on the city's operational response to the coronavirus pandemic, ensuring the continuity of essential emergency and utility services. Key discussion points included proactive measures taken to reduce contamination risks among staff through split-shift arrangements and the promotion of remote city business through online channels and dropboxes. The discussion also addressed the coordination with the Warren County Health Department regarding essential business designations, the status of tax filing deadlines in alignment with state and federal actions, and the importance of supporting community mental health and well-being during periods of isolation.
Lebanon City Council Regular Meeting
Date: May 26, 2020Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting included a special recognition for a student named a National Merit Scholar finalist. The Council also engaged in a lengthy discussion with a local pastor regarding development plans for the Pleasant Square neighborhood, addressing concerns about property acquisition, tax abatements, and market-rate development proposals. City officials discussed the legal constraints regarding the Establishment Clause and committed to continuing the dialogue with developers and the community in future work sessions.
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What products and services does City of Lebanon procure?

City of Lebanon procures commodities and supplies centrally through the Finance Department and department-specific goods and services for public works, engineering, water and wastewater utilities, electric distribution, parks maintenance, police, fire/EMS, and professional or municipal services.

Who manages procurement and purchasing policies for City of Lebanon?

The Finance Department manages centralized purchasing and contract administration for the City of Lebanon; Engineering, Public Works, and operating departments (Water/Wastewater, Electric, Parks & Recreation, Police, Fire/EMS) handle department-specific procurements under City Manager and City Council oversight.

Where does City of Lebanon post bids and RFPs?

City of Lebanon posts bids and RFPs on its official website, primarily on the Finance Department Bids page and the Engineering Department Bid Postings page; each listing shows open and closed solicitations with titles, descriptions, and opening/closing dates for vendors.

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City of Lebanon RFPs

Crestview Drive Water Main Replacement (RE-BID)

RFP 26-1891 Lebanon GIS Based Tree Inventory

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Crestview Drive Water Main Replacement (RE-BID)

RFP 26-1891 Lebanon GIS Based Tree Inventory

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