The project includes improvement of approx. one (1) mile of roadway by overlay, pavement restoration and replacement, sidewalk, curb and gutter, storm water utilities, retaining walls, guardrail, water and sewer improvements, traffic control, and any other incidental work necessary to complete the specified work.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
114615
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
354.5
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
38,362
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
42 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Deprioritize; pivot to co-ops or direct purchase instead.
Coops:City of Longview frequently procures through Washington DES Statewide Contracts, Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) Master Contracts, and Sourcewell; 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 Longview, WA:No evidence of a sole source pathway being used. Deprioritize this route. Practical note: steer deals to cooperative contracts or pursue direct purchase when the total is under the city’s formal bidding threshold of $250,001. No specific sole source dollar limit or documentation process is indicated.
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City of Longview has used cooperative purchasing and shows a clear preference for it. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Longview
Cowlitz Transit Authority Meeting Minutes
Date: Dec 11, 2019Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting covered several operational and strategic updates. Discussions included a status update on the downtown Transit Center Project, covering construction progress, parking lot pavement issues, and the projected move-in timeline. The board evaluated the potential extension of transit services to a proposed homeless encampment site at the Tennant Way landfill, considering cost implications, impacts on ridership, and alternative service models. Other key topics included reviews of ridership data, the acquisition of new paratransit and fixed-route vehicles, preparations for an upcoming FTA audit, the launch of a new bus route, and the implementation of a Youth Pass pilot program. Additionally, the board recognized the service of departing members.
City Council of the City of Longview Special Meeting
Date: Jul 25, 2019Type: Meeting mention
The City Council conducted a workshop to discuss the potential installation of electric vehicle charging stations within the city. Following a presentation by the Fleet/Facilities Maintenance Manager and input from constituents representing various viewpoints, the Council reached a consensus to direct staff to establish a committee composed of stakeholders and staff. This committee is tasked with exploring the feasibility of forming a partnership with an electric vehicle charging company to facilitate the installation project.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Longview.
Who manages procurement policies and purchasing for the City of Longview?
The Finance Department manages procurement policies and purchasing for the City of Longview under its Council–Manager government; the City Manager is the chief administrator and the Finance Director is listed as the solicitation contact. Procurement contacts and department phones are listed on the Finance directory and bid pages.
Where does the City of Longview post bids and RFPs?
The City of Longview posts bids and RFPs on its official CivicEngage bid portal at https://www.mylongview.com/bids.aspx; individual solicitations include detail pages with submission instructions and contact information, and some specify digital submissions to Quotes@ci.longview.wa.us.
What vendor requirements does the City of Longview publish for vendors?
Longview Planning Commission Minutes
Date: Mar 6, 2019Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission discussed the Comprehensive Plan Update, including specific zoning recommendations for properties on Ocean Beach Highway and the Mt. Solo area. The Commission approved scheduling a public hearing regarding a Type B Binding Site plan for a proposed RV park. Additionally, the meeting included updates on staffing changes, including the appointment of an Interim Planning Manager and a resignation in the Traffic Engineering department, as well as reports on various ongoing public works projects.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Longview meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Vendors must follow the required forms, terms, and submission instructions listed in each City of Longview solicitation on the bids portal; individual bid pages include required forms, contact names, and the specified submission method (for some solicitations, email to Quotes@ci.longview.wa.us).
How does the City of Longview approve procurement contracts and awards?
Contract approvals for the City of Longview occur under its Council–Manager structure, with the City Council as the governing approval body and the City Manager administering operations; the Finance Department (Finance Director) is the documented procurement contact for solicitations and award questions.