Seeking proposals from qualified phosphorus control system suppliers for the design, manufacture, furnishing, delivery, and technical support of a complete phosphorus control system.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
176515
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
451
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
95,214
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 $10,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, Utah statewide cooperative contracts, NASPO ValuePoint, and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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City of Orem has used cooperative purchasing before (authorized for joint purchasing; evidence of membership/authorization exists). 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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Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Orem
Orem City Council Work Session
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved a work session presentation by the Tiger Traffic team regarding traffic speed limits. Discussion topics included an overview of Utah State Code regarding speed regulations, the definition of prima facie speed limits, the significance of 85th percentile speeds in traffic engineering, and the city's approach to classifying streets and setting speed limits. The council reviewed recent speed data collected on various city corridors and discussed the process for potentially adjusting speed limits based on empirical engineering data rather than just posted limits.
Orem City Council Truth In Taxation Meeting
Date: Aug 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting was held to conduct a truth in taxation hearing regarding a proposed property tax rate increase. Discussion focused on the budget process, justifications for the increase, and the allocation of funds to hire two additional police officers, including their equipment and vehicle costs. Staff provided data analysis comparing the city's police and fire department budget, staffing levels, and public safety costs against other similar cities.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Orem?
The City Manager administers purchasing through the City of Orem Purchasing Division under Orem's Manager/Council form of government (Orem Code Article 2-7). The City Manager may negotiate and execute contracts while the City Council retains legislative and appropriation oversight.
Where does City of Orem post bids and RFPs?
City of Orem posts solicitations on its Orem Bids page and links to its sourcing portal from the Purchasing page. Vendors can view current solicitations on the Bids page and use the linked portal to register, receive notices, and submit proposals per each solicitation.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Orem?
Vendors register by completing the online Vendor Assessment form linked on the City of Orem Purchasing page and submitting a W-9. Vendors should attach applicable documents such as a business license and professional liability insurance for professional services; Accounts Payable contact is listed on the Purchasing page.
Date: Sep 8, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The council conducted a work session regarding proposed amendments to regulations for Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs). The discussion focused on establishing minimum lot size requirements of 11,000 square feet, setting rear and side yard setback standards, and defining height restrictions for pitched versus flat roof designs. The council also deliberated on maximum unit size limitations relative to the primary residence's building footprint and addressed the classification of subordinate structures.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does City of Orem procure?
City of Orem routinely procures operational supplies, materials, equipment, professional services, and public-works construction projects. These broad categories are reflected on the Purchasing and City Bids pages; individual solicitations list specific scopes, procurement methods, and submission requirements.
What procurement requirements does City of Orem publish for vendors?
City of Orem requires vendors to submit a W-9 and, where applicable, a business license and a professional liability insurance certificate for professional services. The municipal purchasing code also references bid, payment, and performance bonds when required by law and provides a sales tax-exemption form.
How does City of Orem approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City Manager administers purchasing and is authorized by Orem Code Article 2-7 to negotiate and execute contracts, while the City Council provides legislative and appropriation oversight. The Purchasing Division implements procedures and posts solicitation-specific award instructions on the Purchasing page.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Orem?
Orem Code of Ordinances Article 2-7 and the City of Orem Purchasing Division page contain the City's procurement rules and standard purchasing procedures. Vendors can consult Article 2-7 for statutory authority and the Purchasing page for forms, contacts, and procedural guidance.