The City of Shoreline seeks consultant qualifications for professional design services for pavement preservation on 15th Avenue NE between NE 160th Street and NE 175th Street. The federally funded project includes pavement repairs and overlay, re-striping, curb and accessibility improvements, and traffic-signal component replacements. The City has budgeted approximately $500,000 for design and intends to award a three-year consultant agreement, with possible extensions and retention for subsequent project phases.
The City of Shoreline seeks a qualified consultant to provide wastewater utility planning, asset-management, hydraulic-modeling, and on-call engineering and planning services for up to five years. The work includes wastewater utility master planning and support for capital planning, development review, and other utility assignments, with specific task orders initiated at the City’s discretion. The initial agreement term is three years, with extensions possible, and total compensation is capped at $2.2 million.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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176844
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
232.7
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
66,542
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
46 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $125,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and Washington DES statewide contracts; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Justification:Unique, specialized services tied to a grant-funded program or proprietary technology are permissible under Shoreline Municipal Code 2.60.
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The City of Shoreline has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., membership-based coops and Washington statewide contracts) to save time and resources. You can be onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Shoreline
Shoreline City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Nov 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included proclamations for Veterans Appreciation Day and Native American Heritage Month. The City Manager provided updates on upcoming emergency preparedness sessions, local community events, and public infrastructure maintenance. Council members reported on regional initiatives involving water quality, affordable housing, airport impacts, and tree distribution programs. Public comment sessions addressed proposals for neighborhood greenways to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety, as well as concerns regarding specific zoning amendments, including potential environmental impacts, emergency access limitations, and development density on 11th Avenue Northwest.
Shoreline City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Nov 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council conducted a regular meeting to review various municipal administrative items, including the City Manager's report on upcoming community events and election information. The meeting featured two public hearings regarding the 2027-2028 proposed biennial budget. Discussions focused on property tax levies, utility tax projections, wastewater and surface water fees, and the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan. Additionally, the council addressed cost recovery models for permit fees and reviewed the financial status of the Storage Court and Shoreline Business Center.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Shoreline.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Shoreline?
The Purchasing Division in Administrative Services manages procurement for all City of Shoreline departments, and the City Clerk’s Office maintains interlocal agreements and contract records. These offices together handle solicitation facilitation, purchasing oversight, and the recording of interagency procurement authorities.
Where does City of Shoreline post bids and RFPs?
City of Shoreline posts solicitations on its Bids & RFPs web page and publishes opportunities through the Public Purchase e-procurement portal (PublicPurchase). Vendors can register on PublicPurchase to view solicitations, download documents, and opt into email notifications for posted opportunities.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Shoreline?
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Shoreline City Council Workshop Dinner Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a presentation from the King County Housing Authority regarding current housing programs, regional challenges, and partnerships within the city. Key discussions included acquisition funding strategies, the status of housing waitlists, the impact of federal funding, and opportunities for transit-oriented development. Additionally, coordination efforts between the city and various service partners were addressed, alongside challenges related to land availability, interest rates, and deferred maintenance on properties.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Vendors register for City of Shoreline solicitations by creating an account on Public Purchase and then registering with the City agency within that portal. For roster-based projects, vendors enroll on MRSC Rosters and select City of Shoreline as the participating agency to receive project notices.
What products and services does City of Shoreline procure?
Shoreline Municipal Code Chapter 2.60 authorizes City of Shoreline to procure materials, supplies, equipment, professional and general services, and public works contracts. These durable categories cover routine operational goods, consultant and professional services, and capital or maintenance public works projects.
Does City of Shoreline use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. City of Shoreline participates in interlocal cooperative purchasing as documented in the City’s Interlocal Agreements Document Library; interlocal agreements allow Shoreline to purchase under another agency’s competitively procured contract when authorized by agreement.
What procurement requirements does City of Shoreline publish for vendors?
City of Shoreline publishes specific insurance, bonding, licensing, and other compliance requirements within each solicitation posted on the City's Bids & RFPs page and the Public Purchase portal. Vendors must review individual solicitation documents and required forms to confirm submission requirements and compliance conditions.
How does City of Shoreline approve procurement contracts and awards?
Procurement contracts and awards for City of Shoreline are governed by Shoreline Municipal Code Chapter 2.60 and facilitated by the Purchasing Division (Administrative Services); the City Clerk’s Office records interlocal authorities and executed contracts. These sources identify the legal authority and offices involved in procurement approvals.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Shoreline?
Vendors can find City of Shoreline procurement policies and standard contract terms in Shoreline Municipal Code Chapter 2.60 and on the City Purchasing Division (Administrative Services) web pages. These sources outline purchasing procedures, competitive thresholds, and where to locate solicitation instructions and contacts.
