Does City of Poulsbo use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

Yes. The City of Poulsbo authorizes piggybacking on Washington State contracts and participates in interlocal cooperative purchasing agreements, including KC-108-18 with Kitsap County and an agreement with the City of Lynnwood; the City also leverages MRSC Rosters for sourcing.

What procurement requirements does City of Poulsbo publish for vendors?

City of Poulsbo requires vendors to meet Standard Insurance Requirements; consultants must provide insurance certificates and Architectural & Engineering firms must carry Professional Liability (E&O). Public Works projects also require retainage and performance/payment bonds at the manual’s stated dollar tiers.

How does City of Poulsbo approve procurement contracts and awards?

The City of Poulsbo’s Signature Approval Matrix requires Department Head approval up to $15,000, Mayor approval for $15,000–$75,000, and City Council approval for $75,000 and above. All contracts follow a Contract Routing/Approval Form and agenda memo workflow; exemptions require a Council resolution.

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

Procurement policies, purchasing thresholds, signing authority, bonding, insurance, exemptions and contract routing are published in the City of Poulsbo Purchasing Policy & Procedures Manual (Updated December 16, 2020) and the City Council Ordinances, Resolutions & Municipal Code page on the city website.

What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Poulsbo use?

The City of Poulsbo’s Purchasing Manual requests that, when possible, at least one consultant hold MWDBE classification; Engineering Notices also direct small, minority and WBE firms to the Washington State OMWBE and MRSC Rosters for rostered opportunities.

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Location:: Poulsbo, WA
Country:: US

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2026 Pavement Preservation - Scrub Seal Project, City of Poulsbo, WA #CN2026-10
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Jun 9, 2026
Closes
Sep 30, 2026
The City of Poulsbo, Washington is soliciting bids for the 2026 Pavement Preservation - Scrub Seal Project (Project #CN2026-10, #PLB33), with an engineer's estimate of $900,000 to $1,100,000. The work consists of mobilization, temporary traffic control, application of emulsified asphalt and aggregate for Scrub Seal treatment, and emulsified asphalt for fog seal treatment on approximately 32 neighborhood roads totaling 3.65 miles within City right-of-way. Bid opening was June 9, 2026, with construction scheduled between July 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026.

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- Sole Source: Only pursue if it’s truly a unique, highly specialized public safety need; otherwise pivot immediately to coops.
- Coops: Use Washington DES master contracts to avoid formal bidding; confirm access with procurement.
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- City of Poulsbo rarely uses sole source and generally only for highly specialized public safety equipment. Expect high justification requirements. If it doesn’t strictly qualify, deprioritize and pivot to cooperative purchasing to align with the city’s preference to avoid formal bidding.
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- City of Poulsbo actively uses cooperative purchasing and encourages piggybacking on state-run agreements. 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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Poulsbo Municipal Court Zoom Hearings
Date: Jul 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The court session involved multiple pre-trial hearings and case management proceedings. Key activities included roll calls for scheduled hearings, the continuation of pre-trial hearings following speedy trial waivers, and the acceptance of pre-trial diversion agreements. These agreements required defendants to complete evaluations, adhere to specific conduct conditions, and maintain law-abiding behavior over a two-year period in exchange for potential dismissal of charges. The court also issued bench warrants for failures to appear and scheduled future review hearings.
Poulsbo City Council Council Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 6, 2017Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the recitation of a historic speech by Chief Seattle to Governor Isaac Stevens and a proclamation regarding September 11. Key business items addressed were the creation of a design committee for a new Ida Knudson fountain, the authorization to increase the Public Works administration fleet by acquiring a surplus police vehicle, and a public hearing and subsequent authorization for the disposal of proprietary and general city surplus goods. Additionally, the council received committee reports on intergovernmental relations, library funding, economic development, and corridor studies, and discussed regional transit and emergency preparedness initiatives.

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Maria QuennetAccounting Clerk - Accounts Payable (Use Tax)

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Poulsbo?

The Poulsbo City Council sets purchasing policy while day-to-day procurement is administered by the Mayor and department heads (Public Works, Finance, Engineering). This governance and meeting information is published on the City of Poulsbo City Council pages.

Where does City of Poulsbo post bids and RFPs?

City of Poulsbo posts public bids, RFPs, RFQs and small public works advertisements on its Engineering Notices page and distributes plans/addenda via the referenced online plan room; the City also uses MRSC Rosters and the Washington State OMWBE Call for Bids for rostered opportunities.

What products and services does City of Poulsbo procure?

The City of Poulsbo routinely procures Public Works construction, Materials/Supplies/Equipment, Professional Services, Architectural & Engineering services, and General Services per its Purchasing Manual. The Public Works Department maintains streets, water, storm drains and sanitary sewer infrastructure.

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