The project includes: · Construction of approx. 1,860 LF of 8" sewer main · Construction of nine (9) 48" diameter manholes · Construction of approx. 490 LF of 4" sewer laterals · Sanitary sewer flow bypassing · Perform additional and incidental Work.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
193958
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
224.5
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
38,175
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 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:If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through 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 Oregon City:Sole source ceiling is $25,000. Above this, purchases hit the $50,000 competitive threshold and typically require a formal process, compounded by significant local preference—making sole source non-viable for larger buys. Deprioritize and pivot to a cooperative purchase to avoid the time and expense of a formal bid.
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City of Oregon City uses cooperative purchasing (active Sourcewell access) to bypass formal competition and local preference risks. 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 Oregon City
Natural Resources Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Oct 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Readiness and Response Plan, which focuses on inventorying ash trees, managing safety risks in public lands, and implementing quarantine measures for wood waste. The discussion included strategies for tree protection versus removal, the necessity of diverse replanting efforts, and the importance of community partnerships for public outreach. The committee also touched on the operational challenges of ash tree disposal given local topography and the ongoing process of refining the response plan as tree conditions change.
Historic Review Board Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a public hearing regarding a historic review application for alterations to the George and Stella Rakel residence at 510 First Avenue. The project involves a shed, dormer, and porch roof modification to accommodate a new balcony, French doors, and railings. The board engaged with the applicant regarding construction details, including balcony framing, drainage, material selection, and the overall compatibility of the proposed designs with the established historic district guidelines.
Oregon City Arts Commission Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Oregon City.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Oregon City?
The City Commission is the governing body and serves as the City of Oregon City's Local Contract Review Board; the City manages procurement through its departments, including Public Works, Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Human Resources.
Where does the City of Oregon City post bids and RFPs?
The City of Oregon City posts public bids, RFPs, and solicitation notices on DemandStar and links those postings from its official Bids & RFP page on orcity.org. Some projects may also appear in the Daily Journal of Commerce.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Oregon City?
Vendors register using DemandStar as described in the City of Oregon City's DemandStar instructions: select 'City of Oregon City' as the agency, choose commodity codes, and complete the company/contact profile. A City business license or an accepted Metro license is required to do business.
Date: Oct 15, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The Arts Commission meeting centered on the selection process for the Oregon Bounty Request for Proposal finalists. Members reviewed scoring and evaluation metrics for 14 artist submissions based on criteria such as portfolio quality, style relevance, and experience with public art. The discussion included deliberation on the artistic style of potential candidates and the desire for a diverse range of artists in the city's collection, as well as the approval of a stipend for the finalists to develop their final design proposals.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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What procurement requirements does the City of Oregon City publish for vendors?
The City of Oregon City requires a City business license (or an accepted Metro license) to conduct business; solicitation pages and DemandStar postings list specific bonding, insurance, or other requirements for individual procurements when applicable.
How does the City of Oregon City approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City Commission approves procurement contracts and acts as the City of Oregon City's Local Contract Review Board under ORS 279A.060. Oregon City follows the State Attorney General's model public contracting rules and posts contract approvals in City agendas and records.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Oregon City?
The City of Oregon City is subject to Oregon's Public Contracting Code (ORS Chapter 279) and the Attorney General's model public contracting rules; City-specific code and purchasing guidance are published on Municode and summarized in the League of Oregon Cities Municipal Handbook.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of Oregon City use?
The City of Oregon City states it seeks to contract with local businesses whenever possible; this local preference is noted in the City's DemandStar vendor instructions linked from orcity.org and applies as guidance for procurements where local vendors are available.