City of Portland

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Portland, ME
Country:: US

City of Portland RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Snow Cleanup, Plowing and Removal from Portland Homeless Service Center RFP
Open
Aug 12, 2026
Closes
Sep 10, 2026
Seeking proposal for snow clearing, plowing and removing service.
City of Portland, Maine Department of Public Works Plow and/or Remove Snow for the City of Portland, Maine Request for Applications RFP
Open
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Closes
Sep 9, 2026
This Request for Applications is for snow plowing and removal services for the City of Portland, Maine.
Snow Cleanup, Plowing and Removal from Portland Homeless Service Center RFP
Open
Aug 12, 2026
Closes
Sep 10, 2026
Seeking proposal for snow clearing, plowing and removing service.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166160
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,439.6
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
69,911
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
61 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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How to Sell to City of Portland

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
61 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $25,000, sole source may be possible; however, don’t pursue; shift to GPCOG or prepare for a formal competitive bid.
- Coops: Lead with using a GPCOG cooperative contract for the purchase.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Entity: City of Portland, ME
- Threshold: Competitive bidding required at $25,000; no evidence of sole source approvals above this level.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- The City has used cooperative purchasing (GPCOG). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
- Programs to leverage or explore:
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Portland

Economic Development Committee Minutes
Date: Apr 2, 2019Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed the Waterfront Working Group's recommendations for investing Waterfront Tax Increment Financing funds, focusing on dredging and infrastructure improvements such as Commercial Street upgrades. They also reviewed staff proposals to allocate City Tax Increment Financing funds toward workforce training, including a pilot program with Portland Adult Education and a solicitation process for employer-specific training initiatives to support under-employed populations.
City Of Portland Disability Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Jan 9, 2019Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a recap of a successful art exhibition and discussion regarding the proclamation recognizing the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Subcommittee updates were provided regarding a speaker series covering the ADA assessment and future speaker presentations at City Hall. Extensive planning occurred for a proposed resource expo, including potential venues, themes, marketing strategies, and the invitation process. The committee also discussed plans for celebrating the 30th anniversary of the ADA. Additionally, concerns were raised regarding the accessibility and usability of voting machines, which will be further investigated.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Portland.

Elisa A. MarrAssessor

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Dena LibnerAssistant City Manager

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City of Portland RFPs

Snow Cleanup, Plowing and Removal from Portland Homeless Service Center RFP

City of Portland, Maine Department of Public Works Plow and/or Remove Snow for the City of Portland, Maine Request for Applications RFP

Snow Cleanup, Plowing and Removal from Portland Homeless Service Center RFP

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Economic Development Committee Minutes

City Of Portland Disability Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes

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City of Portland RFPs

Snow Cleanup, Plowing and Removal from Portland Homeless Service Center RFP

City of Portland, Maine Department of Public Works Plow and/or Remove Snow for the City of Portland, Maine Request for Applications RFP

Snow Cleanup, Plowing and Removal from Portland Homeless Service Center RFP

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City of Portland

City of Portland RFPs

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Economic Development Committee Minutes

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City of Portland RFPs

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Economic Development Committee Minutes

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City Council Agenda Minutes

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