What products and services does City of Mishawaka procure?

The City Controller's Office procures general municipal goods and services for City of Mishawaka operations and Mishawaka Utilities. These durable municipal categories cover routine operational needs; vendors should consult solicitations or contact the Controller's Office for category-specific purchasing details.

How does City of Mishawaka approve procurement contracts and awards?

The City Controller's Office processes procurement transactions for City of Mishawaka. Formal appropriations, ordinances, and contract approvals are enacted by the Common Council; the Board of Public Works & Safety and the Utility Board also meet regularly and may review public-works and utility-related approvals.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Mishawaka?

City of Mishawaka's purchasing ordinances and standard contract terms are published in the Municipal Code (available on the city's site and Municode). Vendors should consult the Municipal Code for ordinance language and contact the City Controller's Office for procedural guidance and standard purchasing documents.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Mishawaka, IN
Country:: US

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Mishawaka WWTP East Primary Clarifier No. 5 Equipment Replacement
Posted
Sep 17, 2026
Closes
Oct 13, 2026
Work inlcudes wastewater treatment plant east primary clarifier no. 5 equipment replacement, wastewater treatment plant including the draining and cleaning of the tank, removal and replacement of the existing longitudinal collector and cross collector mechanisms and associated appurtenances as well as structural repairs and electrical upgrades associated with installing the upgraded equipment.

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Census ID
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194675
Employee FTE
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500
Population
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51,226
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Deprioritize; this path is unlikely to be accepted.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell and BuyBoard; 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 Mishawaka, IN strongly adheres to open competition; no evidence of sole source awards. Treat sole source as unlikely. Practical approach:
- Focus on preparing for a competitive bid (vendor registration and bid monitoring).
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- The city has used cooperative purchasing (confirmed Sourcewell membership; listed as a BuyBoard customer, though usage appears infrequent). You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Mishawaka

Mishawaka Board Of Public Works & Safety Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board reviewed and accepted the resignation of a fire department employee and received a report regarding the operational effectiveness of temporary housing arrangements at a fire station. Additionally, the board approved five claim dockets totaling $272,093.69 and scheduled a future public hearing to consider a Secondhand Store License application.
Mishawaka Utility Board Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board approved a supplemental agreement with Baxter & Woodman for Pretreatment Program AOC Assistance for the Wastewater Division, involving a $7,500 increase. Additionally, the board approved two claim dockets amounting to $2,186,823.59.
Mishawaka Common Council Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council reviewed and referred several appeals and petitions to the Board of Zoning Appeals and the City Plan Commission, including variances for parking and usage, rezoning requests, and a PUD amendment. A swearing-in ceremony was held for the Mayor's Youth Council. The council introduced a transfer of funds ordinance and amended the agenda to include an ordinance regarding the schedule of fees for the Fire Department's Emergency Medical Services. Additionally, a resolution was passed to add property to the city's acquisition list, and various neighborhood meeting announcements were made.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Mishawaka?

The City Controller's Office (Finance Department) manages purchasing for City of Mishawaka and serves all departments including Mishawaka Utilities. The Common Council provides legislative approval, while the Board of Public Works & Safety and the Utility Board meet regularly to address public-works and utility matters.

Where does City of Mishawaka post bids and RFPs?

The City of Mishawaka posts bids, RFPs, and solicitations on its online Vendor Registration/Bid System (Vendor Registry) linked from the city's vendor pages; bid packets are also available from the City Controller's Office.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Mishawaka?

Vendors register for City of Mishawaka through the online Vendor Registration System (Vendor Registry) linked from the city's vendor registration page. Registrants provide business contact details and product/service categories so the City can notify them of solicitations and distribute bid documents.

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City of Mishawaka RFPs

Mishawaka WWTP East Primary Clarifier No. 5 Equipment Replacement

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City of Mishawaka RFPs

Mishawaka WWTP East Primary Clarifier No. 5 Equipment Replacement

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Mishawaka Board Of Public Works & Safety Regular Meeting

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City of Mishawaka RFPs

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Mishawaka Board Of Public Works & Safety Regular Meeting

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Mishawaka Common Council Regular Meeting

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