Seeks a qualified contractor to provide residential curbside waste and recycling collection, processing, and disposal services for the City of Medford, Wisconsin.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
212147
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
4,589
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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:Not evidenced and high risk—deprioritize and pivot to coops.
Coops:Lead with a cooperative buy via 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 Medford:No confirmed sole source contracting pathway in public records; this route is high risk and should be deprioritized. The city does not publish its own procurement thresholds and defaults to Wisconsin state law. Pivot to cooperative purchasing.
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City of Medford has used cooperative purchasing (active Sourcewell membership). Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Medford
City of Medford Common Council Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council held a public hearing regarding the 2027 Proposed City of Medford Budget, subsequently adopting the budget and the city's 2027 local levy. Other actions included approving a zoning change for a property on W Broadway Ave, updating the policy for labor and equipment charges, and authorizing a change in the agent for a Class A beer/liquor/tobacco license. The council also approved a Request for Proposals for solid waste and recycling services and authorized the purchase of a 2027 Ford F150 for the Department of Public Works. A discussion regarding the transition from a uniform service contract to an employee reimbursement program was tabled for a future meeting.
City of Medford Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a public hearing and a subsequent public meeting to address a variance request for a property located in a Central Business District. The applicants requested permission to utilize the building as a temporary single-family residence. After discussion regarding time constraints, the board voted to approve the temporary use variance for a period of one year, with provisions for a potential extension if needed.
City of Medford Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Medford.
Who manages procurement and procurement policies for the City of Medford?
The City of Medford's procurement is managed by municipal departments with oversight by the City of Medford Common Council, and procurement documents and the Procurement Policy are posted on the City's civicweb document system.
Where does the City of Medford post bids and RFPs?
City of Medford posts bids and RFPs on its official website (News & Notices — Material Bid pages) and publishes procurement documents on the City’s civicweb document system.
What products and services does the City of Medford procure?
The City of Medford commonly procures Public Works materials and supplies and utility-related goods and services, as evidenced by Material Bid notices and the City's water utility information.
Date: Oct 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission held a public hearing regarding a variance request for the use of a building in a C-2 Central Business District as a temporary dwelling. Additionally, the commission reviewed and recommended Council approval for a zoning change request submitted by LLL LLC.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Medford meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What vendor requirements does the City of Medford publish for suppliers?
The City of Medford requires vendors to follow solicitation-specific forms and terms; the Procurement Policy on civicweb and each posted solicitation list requirements such as insurance, bonding, licensing, and other compliance.
How does the City of Medford approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Medford approves procurement contracts through the City of Medford Common Council, as recorded in council meeting minutes that show motions to approve contracts.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Medford?
City of Medford's Procurement Policy ('Policy - Procurement') is posted on the City's civicweb document system and provides standard procurement rules and terms for vendors.