The City of Palm Springs seeks bids for the fabrication and installation of two aluminum flat covers over existing 100-foot primary clarifiers to enhance odor control. The work includes demolishing existing launder covers and clarifier walkways, installing new covers, tying ducting into the existing odor-control system, and making required electrical, structural, and mechanical modifications while maintaining wastewater treatment operations. Bidders must attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 22, 2026, and complete the work within 250 working days.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $75,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners 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 Palm Springs:Sole source is rarely used and high friction. Deprioritize this path and pivot to cooperative purchasing to avoid the formal bidding process. Note: The city’s low $75,000 competitive bidding threshold makes traditional bids cumbersome; coops are preferred.
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The City has used cooperative purchasing before and prefers this path. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended cooperative path and coordinate with the City’s Department of Procurement & Contracting to validate use and socialize the pre-competed nature to the target department.
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CGPM Managers, LLC at City of Palm Springs
Effective: Oct 28, 2008Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document comprises a foundational Management Agreement from 2008 for golf course management services between the City of Palm Springs and CGPM Managers, LLC, along with five subsequent amendments extending its term, modifying responsibilities, and adding provisions like anti-discrimination clauses. Additionally, it includes a Master Equipment Lease Agreement and an associated Addendum for equipment leasing, and a RIFA Treatment Agreement for pest control services, both involving the City of Palm Springs with different service providers. The agreements collectively cover the management, leasing, and pest control services for the City's golf courses, with the latest management agreement term extending until December 31, 2018.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Palm Springs
Palm Springs Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission discussed a request for a conditional use permit to conduct live entertainment within an existing commercial building at 441 South Palm Canyon Drive. Key discussion topics included parking availability, traffic management strategies for events, acoustic treatment measures to comply with noise ordinances, and the scope of permissible activities under the proposed conditional use permit. Commissioners also reviewed the adequacy of staff-recommended conditions regarding traffic control and potential mitigation measures for noise, as well as the ownership and usage of the site's parking facilities.
Human Rights Commission of the City of Palm Springs Special Meeting
Date: Oct 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included discussions on various human rights and awareness days, including World Teachers Day, World Mental Health Day, International Day of the Girl Child, and upcoming local events such as the Pride Equality Walk. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the development of educational materials and business guidelines for inclusiveness, specifically regarding the draft's format, potential legal liabilities, and strategies for community engagement and dissemination.
Historic Site Preservation Board Special Meeting
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Palm Springs?
The City of Palm Springs' Procurement & Contracting Department manages procurement, led by the Procurement & Contracting Manager reporting to the City Manager; the City Council sets procurement policy and authorizes cooperative purchasing under Municipal Code Chapter 7.03.
Where does City of Palm Springs post bids and RFPs?
The City of Palm Springs posts bids, RFPs, and bid results on its PlanetBids portal, which is linked from the Bids & Proposals and Bid Results pages on palmspringsca.gov; vendors must register on PlanetBids to view and respond to solicitations.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Palm Springs?
Vendors register through the City of Palm Springs' PlanetBids vendor portal; the Vendor Registration Instructions page on palmspringsca.gov directs vendors to PlanetBids and explains steps to join the City's vendor database.
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Date: Oct 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed public comments concerning the historic site nomination for the Palm Canyon Drive Palm Alley. The primary agenda item involved an owner-initiated application for the historic site designation of the Lloyd and Tootsie Simon residence. Key points of deliberation included the property's integrity, an analysis of character-defining features, and the classification of specific architectural modifications—such as sealed doors and window alterations—as contributing or non-contributing elements to the site's historic status.
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What products and services does City of Palm Springs procure?
The City of Palm Springs centrally procures commodities, equipment, professional services, construction/public projects, fleet and IT goods; example categories include landscaping, plumbing, electrical, street paving, printing, and marketing communications collateral.
Does City of Palm Springs use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Municipal Code Chapter 7.03 authorizes the City of Palm Springs to acquire supplies and services through joint powers agreements and cooperative purchasing programs with other public agencies or associations of public entities.
What procurement requirements does City of Palm Springs publish for vendors?
Vendors doing business with the City of Palm Springs must provide insurance certificates and endorsements as required by Municipal Code Chapter 7.03; sidewalk vendors specifically must provide general liability insurance naming the City of Palm Springs as additional insured.
How does City of Palm Springs approve procurement contracts and awards?
Under Municipal Code Chapter 7.03, the City of Palm Springs requires a purchase requisition and an approved purchase order signed by the Procurement Director; formal solicitations are administered by Procurement & Contracting and awards follow the City’s Signature Authority Matrix.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Palm Springs?
Procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Palm Springs are published on the Procurement & Contracting department page and codified in Municipal Code Chapter 7; posted documents include the Procurement Chart, CUPCCAA guidance, P‑Card policies, Claim Voucher Policy, and the Signature Authority Matrix.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Palm Springs use?
Chapter 7.03 allows the City of Palm Springs to apply a local-business preference on supplies contracts of up to 5% of a bid or $15,000, whichever is lower; the Procurement & Contracting page also references a Non‑Discrimination in City Contracting certification requirement.
