The City of Spokane is soliciting bids for as-needed scaffolding services supporting scheduled and unscheduled boiler maintenance outages at the Waste-to-Energy Facility. The contractor will provide labor, materials, equipment, supervision, engineered scaffold drawings, and safety compliance for work on two refuse-fired boiler units, including readiness to mobilize within six hours for unscheduled outages. The contract is expected to run from April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2028, with options for three additional one-year extensions, and attendance at the November 2, 2026 pre-bid meeting is mandatory.
RFQ 6525-26 is an open City of Spokane procurement for the removal and replacement of insulation and cladding on boiler walls and piping, plus fabrication and installation of removable insulation blankets. It is a prevailing-wage, unit-price RFQ for the Waste to Energy Facility (WTEF) Admin Offices at 2900 S Geiger Blvd., Spokane, Washington, and the posting requires a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The official detail page shows status Open for Bidding, an available date of 9/2/2026 2:36 PM, and a due date of 11/2/2026 9:00 AM; it contains no grant designation and no direct PDF, DOCX, or PPT attachment URL.
The City of Spokane is requesting quotes under RFQ 6625-26 for vertical polyethylene storage tank(s) with capacities of 10,000 gallons or larger. Tanks must adhere to ASTM D1998 specifications, and delivery is included in the requirement. The solicitation was open for bidding as of 2026-09-12, with questions submitted through the Clarifications tab and bids due September 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM.
Sole Source:Only if truly proprietary/continuity-critical; coordinate with Purchasing for justification, Notice of Intent to Award, and any needed City Council waiver.
Coops:The City of Spokane has used cooperative purchasing before and relies on interlocal/co-op agreements to avoid formal bids. Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and TIPS/TAPS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Entity:City of Spokane (WA). No specific dollar threshold provided here.
Use this path only if your product is genuinely proprietary or required for continuity of existing city systems. Position as the only available provider, mirroring justifications previously accepted (e.g., ABB SOFTWARE). Work with Purchasing to:
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The City of Spokane has used cooperative purchasing before and relies on interlocal/co-op agreements to avoid formal bids. You can gain access to Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and TIPS/TAPS through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
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Oracle America, Inc. at City of Spokane
Effective: Apr 21, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details the annual renewal of Oracle's PeopleSoft and Database software maintenance and support services for the City of Spokane. The contract term is from April 21, 2026, to April 20, 2027. The total amount for these services is $230,073.00, excluding applicable taxes, with an overall cost including tax of $251,009.64. The renewal incorporates an existing agreement referenced as US-PS-TSSA-848173.
Oracle America, Inc. at City of Spokane
Effective: Apr 21, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details the annual support renewal for Oracle's PeopleSoft and Database software provided by Oracle America, Inc. to the City of Spokane for the period of April 21, 2025, to April 20, 2026. The total contract amount for this renewal is $213,030.57, excluding applicable taxes. The renewal covers various PeopleSoft enterprise modules and Oracle Database Enterprise Edition, reflecting an 8% annual CPI increase from the previous year's contract. The renewal also references a governing agreement US-PS-TSSA-848173.
Mythics, Inc at City of Spokane
Effective: Jun 17, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract between the City of Spokane and Mythics Inc. is for the purchase of Oracle Diagnostics Pack Licenses and Support, effective from June 17, 2022, through April 20, 2023. The total amount for the initial term, including applicable sales taxes, is $22,939.25. The contract was established via the Omnia National Cooperative (Maricopa County Contract #180233-022).
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Spokane City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meetings covered multiple legislative and administrative items. Key actions included approving amendments to the 2026-2027 Capital Outlay Program, considering various on-call contracts for public engagement and engineering services, approving appointments to the Park Board, and discussing a variety of ordinance changes, including a cooling ordinance for residential tenants. Several special budget ordinances were passed to accept grant funding for therapeutic courts, pretrial services, and utility improvements. Additionally, the council reviewed claims and payments and authorized the purchase of various equipment and services.
Spokane City Council Official Gazette
Date: Aug 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Spokane City Council sessions and committee meetings addressed several key legislative and administrative items. Major topics included the adoption of ordinances regarding residential tenant cooling requirements, amendments to the city's zoning map for a Planned Unit Development overlay, and various budget modifications to accept grant funding and allocate reserves for emergency communications improvements. The council also authorized refunding bonds, reviewed contract renewals for police and fire department services, and addressed various street closure notifications, code enforcement matters, and appointments to city boards and commissions.
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Spokane under its procurement policies?
The City of Spokane Purchasing Department administers centralized procurement, with municipal governance provided by the City Council. Vendors can find Purchasing contact information and departmental guidance on the City of Spokane Purchasing landing page.
Where does the City of Spokane post bids and RFPs?
The City of Spokane posts official solicitations on its ProcureWare procurement portal at spokane.procureware.com; bid results and current projects are published on the City's Bid & Design pages, and bid questions may be sent to purchasing@spokanecity.org.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Spokane?
Vendors register with the City of Spokane via the Vendor Registration page and the ProcureWare portal; registering in ProcureWare ensures access to formal solicitations and issuance notices for City opportunities.
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The Official Gazette details municipal proceedings and legislative actions. The Public Infrastructure, Environment & Sustainability Committee reviewed reports regarding public works, utility rate setting, transportation and sustainability, and various infrastructure projects and contracts. Key ordinances adopted by the City Council include the expansion of the Public Art Program, technical corrections to residential eviction notice requirements, the repeal of specific sewer service code sections, and authorization for the issuance of Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds. The document also includes a formal notice of seizure and intended forfeiture by the Spokane Police Department.
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What products and services does the City of Spokane procure?
The City of Spokane procures goods, purchased and personal services, architecture/engineering/surveying, public works, and consultant/qualification-based services; it also administers capital infrastructure programs (streets, water, wastewater, stormwater) and uses a Small Works roster for smaller projects.
Does the City of Spokane use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. Spokane Municipal Code section 07.06.140 authorizes intergovernmental and cooperative purchasing, and the City Purchasing Department also references use of state contracts and other cooperative instruments as authorized procurement methods.
What vendor requirements does the City of Spokane publish for bidders and contractors?
The City of Spokane Purchasing Policy requires bidders to be responsible and hold applicable licenses; for public works it specifies bonding, retainage, and bid bond rules by project value, and solicitation-specific insurance, cybersecurity, and contract forms are required per each solicitation.
How does the City of Spokane approve procurement contracts and awards (procurement contracts)?
Department Buyers may process purchases up to delegated thresholds while the Purchasing Department manages larger procurements; Spokane Municipal Code Chapter 07.06 sets procedures for bid protests, appeals, final acceptance, and formal contract approval.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Spokane?
Procurement policies and standard contract terms are published in the City of Spokane Purchasing Policy (ADMIN 5500-25-01) and Spokane Municipal Code Chapter 07.06, which together cover bid protests, sole-source rules, intergovernmental purchases, exceptions, and the Priority Hire Program.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of Spokane use?
The City of Spokane maintains a Priority Hire Program (SMC 07.06.800–07.06.880) and procurement preferences for recycled-content, PCB-free, and clean-fuel products; the Office of Economic Development connects small and minority businesses with local associations and OMWBE resources for City opportunities.
