The Hearing Examiner will act as a quasi-judicial body for the City, performing duties as outlined in the Sultan Municipal Code (SMC) Chapter 2.26. Primary responsibilities include: Conducting Public Hearings: Presiding over applications for Type 3 land use decisions and appeals of administrative decisions. Code Enforcement: Hearing appeals regarding code violations and abatement orders. Issuing Decisions: Preparing written Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and final Decisions or Recommendations. See attached file.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
176875
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
26.5
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
7,230
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 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 $10,000, use sole source. Only if proprietary/compatibility-critical; coordinate justification and expect Council approval.
Coops:City of Sultan has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., Sourcewell/WSIPC). Frequently procures through Sourcewell and you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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City of Sultan:Sole source above the $10,000 approval threshold is rare and requires City Council approval. Treat this path as secondary. If the product is truly proprietary or essential for compatibility, work with the department head to prepare the required justification per policy.
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 Sultan has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., Sourcewell/WSIPC). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
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 Sultan
City of Sultan Salary Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 27, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed council duties, responsibilities, historical pay data, and pay comparisons to cities of similar population size. Discussions included council member commitments, involvement in the community, re-election considerations, and the pros and cons of time tracking and extra meeting incentive pay. The commission approved an increase in the monthly salary for city council members from $500 to $600.
City Of Sultan Park, Recreation And Open Space Plan 2010-2025
Date: Dec 16, 2010Type: Strategic Plan
The 2010-2025 City of Sultan Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan outlines a strategy for managing and developing the city's park system to accommodate projected population growth. The plan focuses on five key areas: effective management of park and recreation resources, development of comprehensive trail and corridor access systems, preservation of quality open space, creation of diversified recreational facilities for all ages and interests, and innovative financial policies. It addresses challenges such as deferred maintenance and the need for new community parks, particularly with sports fields, by emphasizing partnerships, community input, and exploring new funding mechanisms like impact fees and voter-approved levies.
City of Sultan Transportation Element 2019-2040
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Sultan.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Sultan?
The City of Sultan Finance Department carries out financial transactions, and the City Council provides final approval through the voucher approval process under the City's Purchase Policy. Vendors may contact the Finance Department for transaction questions and consult the Purchasing Policy for authority details.
Where does City of Sultan post bids and RFPs?
City of Sultan posts bids, solicitations, addenda, and bid results on the City's official Bid Postings page (Bids.aspx) and on individual solicitation pages linked from that portal. Vendors should monitor the Bids page and each solicitation page for documents, addenda, and submission instructions.
What products and services does City of Sultan procure?
City of Sultan procures broad categories of goods and services, including materials, equipment, supplies, and professional or contract services as described in the City's Purchasing Policy. Vendors should review specific solicitations for exact scopes, specifications, and procurement methods.
Date: Aug 22, 2019Type: Strategic Plan
This document, an update to the transportation element of the City of Sultan's Comprehensive Plan, describes the existing transportation environment, identifies community transportation issues, and forecasts likely impacts through 2040. It proposes a series of transportation improvements, goals, and policies to address current and future needs, aiming to maintain an effective transportation system, support the business community, enhance safety, and preserve community character. The plan focuses on creating an effective transportation network, encouraging modal balance across road, rail, and non-motorized options, ensuring maintenance and preservation of infrastructure, and promoting sustainable transportation practices. It includes planned improvement projects, a financial strategy, intergovernmental coordination, and transportation demand management initiatives.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Sultan meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Does City of Sultan use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
City of Sultan permits intergovernmental cooperative purchasing when agencies execute an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement; the City publishes interlocal agreements and includes cooperative-use language on solicitation pages. Agencies wishing to use Sultan contracts must execute the required agreement with the City.
What procurement requirements does City of Sultan publish for vendors?
Each City of Sultan solicitation page and its addenda list solicitation-specific requirements such as required forms, insurance, bonds, and licensing where applicable. Vendors should review every solicitation and its addenda for exact submission requirements, format, deadlines, and required contract terms.
How does City of Sultan approve procurement contracts and awards?
Under the City of Sultan Purchasing Policy, purchases are ultimately approved by the City Council through the voucher approval process; during a declared emergency the Mayor and/or City Administrator are authorized to make purchases or enter contracts as specified in the Purchasing Policy revisions.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Sultan?
The City of Sultan Purchasing Policy (Purchase Policy PDF) and adopting resolutions, including Resolution 22-02 and policy revision documents, are published on the City website; vendors should review those documents for standard terms and emergency procurement provisions before bidding.
