The City of Sherwood, through its municipal broadband utility, Sherwood Broadband ("City"), is seeking qualified, licensed, and insured contractors to provide comprehensive aerial communication pole work, routine pole maintenance, emergency call-out response, fiber optic splicing services, and remediation of pole violations (including but not limited to National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) violations, joint-use attachment violations, and clearance violations) on utility poles owned, leased, or licensed by the City or by third-party joint-use pole owners within the Sherwood Broadband's service area.
Construction services for a fiber to the home project within the City. The project will consist of underground construction to build a fiber-to-the-home distribution network covering all premises within the City. The network is specified as a 1 and 10 gigabit XGS-PON system with passive splitter cabinets in the field and active electronics within the City's headend. The bid covers only the fiber construction components of the project and does not include any active electronics.
Sole Source:Deprioritize; pivot the conversation to a cooperative contract path instead.
Coops:City of Sherwood frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and NASPO ValuePoint; 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 Sherwood shows a rigid reliance on competitive bidding with no evidence of sole source awards. No specific sole source dollar threshold is identified in available records. Practical note: Do not pursue this path; if asked, explain that a cooperative contract is a compliant, faster alternative and steer the process there.
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City of Sherwood does not appear to use cooperative purchasing today, but you can position these co-ops as another option. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Sherwood
Sherwood Council Work Session
Date: Jun 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council discussed a proposed art project featuring bronze medallions to be installed on local bridges. The discussion centered on integrating historical themes of the area, such as agriculture, timber, wildlife, and indigenous heritage, into the artistic designs. There was a specific debate regarding the inclusion of a stylized S logo with a Robin Hood-style hat in the designs, with council members raising concerns about how this might interact with potential future city branding and the official city logo ordinance.
Planning Commission Work Session
Date: Jul 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed the scope of work for the Sherwood West comprehensive plan and its integration with other ongoing city initiatives, including housing capacity analysis. Updates were provided on the Old Town strategic action plan, specifically regarding feasibility studies for site D. The meeting also covered coordination with Valley Fire regarding station relocation plans and a detailed update on the Transportation System Plan (TSP) status. This included the current project timeline, public engagement strategies, and the decision to manage Sherwood West developments through a future amendment to the TSP.
Sherwood City Council Council Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Sherwood.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Sherwood?
The City of Sherwood's procurement and purchasing are managed by the City under its Council-Manager form of government. The City Manager, City Council, and operating departments (for example Public Works, Engineering, and Community Development) oversee contracting and purchasing; departmental contact pages list responsibilities.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Sherwood?
Vendors register for City of Sherwood solicitations using the OpenGov Procurement platform: create an account at procurement.opengov.com/signup, activate via the welcome email, and complete company and contact details. From the City's OpenGov portal vendors can Subscribe for notifications; a civic portal login is also provided on the City site.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Sherwood?
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Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the removal of a public hearing item concerning a public safety fee from the agenda. The council approved the consent agenda, which encompassed personnel reappointments, grant agreements, and intergovernmental agreements. A community member provided positive feedback on a recent city event during the public comment period. Two public hearings were conducted: one regarding an ordinance to increase the city's transient lodging tax, and another regarding an amendment to the Youth Advisory Board's composition to increase membership and address potential seat reservations for non-traditional students.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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The City of Sherwood's Code of Ordinances on the Municode Library is the official source for procurement and contracting rules. Vendors should consult the Municipal Code (linked from the City's Business & Development page); see Chapter 12.16 for utility franchise and rights-of-way contracting provisions.
