The City of Richland Purchasing Division is soliciting bids for the George Washington Way Sidewalk Improvements Rebid Project. Work consists of placing sidewalk, a pedestrian handrail, and a block retaining wall along the east side of George Washington Way between Comstock Street and Bradley Boulevard. Bids will be publicly opened after the submission deadline, and disadvantaged business enterprises are to be given a full and fair opportunity to bid without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
136102
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
579.5
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
65,258
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
41 / 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 $50,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners; 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 Richland:No evidence of sole source awards (2020–2025). Deprioritize this path and redirect to cooperative purchasing. Note: Piggybacking is authorized (RMC 3.04) and can bypass formal bidding otherwise required for larger buys (e.g., over $50,000).
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.
City of Richland uses cooperative purchasing and is authorized to piggyback (RMC 3.04).
City of Richland can be onboarded to the recommended cooperative vehicles by contacting your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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 Richland
Richland City Council Regular City Council Meeting
Date: Nov 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council discussed new data center codes and infrastructure policies. A presentation was provided regarding a transit initiative involving city-specific bus wraps featuring local art. The council recognized new employee hires from the previous month and conducted a public hearing on the proposed 2027 budget and 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan, during which public concerns were raised about revenue projections and employee health insurance coverage for weight loss medications.
Richland Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on the Draft Economic Development Element for the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update, with discussions on the local innovation ecosystem, small business challenges, and the use of the Business License Reserve Fund and Lodging Tax. The commission also received information regarding upcoming public hearings for city annexations, updates on the future Critical Area Ordinance, and administrative schedule planning.
Richland Planning Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 9, 2026
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Richland.
Who manages procurement and purchasing contracts for the City of Richland?
The City of Richland Purchasing Division is the City’s centralized procurement office responsible for procurement contracts and purchasing. The Purchasing Division manages bids, rosters, contractor prequalification, and posts solicitations; contact details and resources are available on the City’s Purchasing pages.
Where does the City of Richland post bids and RFPs?
The City of Richland posts quotes, bids, and RFPs on PublicPurchase (PublicPurchase.com) through its eProcurement partnership. Vendors can find current solicitations and subscribe via the Purchasing Division’s 'Public Purchase' page to receive notifications and access solicitation documents.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Richland?
Vendors register through the City of Richland’s eProcurement partner, PublicPurchase, to receive notifications and submit responses. Complete registration and subscribe to solicitations via the Purchasing Division’s 'Public Purchase' page to access documents and bid notices.
Type: Meeting mention
The commission held a discussion regarding the Draft Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan, covering topics such as health components in Figure LU-4, land use implications for community members, the Memorandum of Understanding with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the benefits of an airport zoning overlay, noise reduction strategies, and goal alignment within the document. Additionally, the commission addressed communication regarding zoning district consolidation, resources for the Growth Management Act, and scheduling for upcoming meetings concerning the Economic Development Element and the Richland Municipal Code.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does the City of Richland procure?
The City of Richland routinely procures construction and public works, information technology, routine goods and supplies, and manages surplus personal property and contractor prequalification for trades. Category-specific guidance and examples are available on the Purchasing and Public Works pages.
Does the City of Richland use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The City of Richland uses Cooperative Purchasing Agreements and maintains a cooperative purchasing page listing available cooperative options. Vendors and agencies can review that page to determine which contracts the City allows for piggybacking or shared purchasing.
What vendor requirements does the City of Richland publish?
City of Richland publishes Purchase Order Terms and Conditions and contractor prequalification procedures that establish vendor compliance requirements. Specific insurance, bonding, licensing, and other requirements are specified in individual solicitations and prequalification documents linked on the Purchasing pages.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Richland?
City of Richland’s Purchasing Division pages (Purchasing; Bids & RFPs) provide the City’s procurement policies and standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions. Vendors can consult those pages for policy language, procurement procedures, and links to eProcurement resources.
