What products and services does the City of Terre Haute typically procure?

The City of Terre Haute procures broad categories defined in City Code Article 12: supplies, services, and public works (construction) contracts; those durable procurement categories guide solicitation classification and purchasing procedures.

What procurement requirements does the City of Terre Haute publish for vendors?

The City of Terre Haute requires contractor registration/licensure where applicable and generally requires certificates of insurance (often naming the City as additional insured), worker’s compensation when applicable, and bonds or letters-of-credit for certain licenses and obligations as set in City Code.

How does the City of Terre Haute approve procurement contracts and awards?

The City of Terre Haute vests purchasing and contract authority in the Board of Public Works and Safety (the Purchasing Agency), which may designate Purchasing Agent(s); municipal ordinances and resolutions provide the formal approval and code-amendment framework for contracts and awards.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Terre Haute?

Official procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Terre Haute are codified in City Code Article 12: Purchasing Regulations (Secs. 2-160 through 2-164), which set purchasing thresholds and require written solicitation procedures.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Terre Haute, IN
Country:: US

City of Terre Haute RFPs

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Property and Casualty Insurance
Posted
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Closes
Dec 14, 2026
The City of Terre Haute seeks a broker of record to manage its Property & Casualty insurance program for the 2026–27 term. The work includes marketing the program, negotiating renewals, claims advocacy, risk-management consulting, reporting, and disclosure of all compensation; employee benefits are excluded. The contract is to begin with the May 1, 2027 policy start date, run for one year, and may be renewed.
Turn To the River Phase 3 for the City of Terre Haute
Posted
Sep 28, 2026
Closes
Oct 26, 2026
Construction of pedestrian walks, plaza areas with seating, a central promenade, shade structures, a synthetic turf mound, lighting, supporting planting beds, other miscellaneous site enhancements, and some utility adjustments.
Deming Park Playground
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Closes
Oct 30, 2026
Project description: playground improvements including select demolition, earthwork, drainage, owner-installed playground equipment, select contractor installed playground equipment, owner-installed surfacing, concrete flatwork, castin-place concrete work, site furnishings, unit pavers, and landscaping.

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163687
Employee FTE
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480
Population
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58,764
Procurement Hell Score
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70 / 100
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source.
- Coops: 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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Sole Source
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- City of Terre Haute (IN) adheres strictly to competitive bidding. There is no evidence of sole source awards above the $25,000 threshold. Treat sole source as non-viable for >$25,000; attempting it will likely waste time and require intensive justification. Recommendation: pivot to cooperative purchasing instead of pursuing sole source.
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- The city can be onboarded to the recommended cooperative vehicles by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
- The city has used cooperative purchasing before (confirmed use of Sourcewell, including by the Board of Sanitary Commissioners). Use Indiana Code 36-1-7 to support interlocal/cooperative purchasing and coordinate with the requesting department and the City Controller to validate the buy.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Terre Haute

Terre Haute City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council received a presentation from the mayor regarding legislative impacts and committee creation, and heard public comment regarding the removal of cameras. Council action included the passage of an appropriation for vehicle purchase and a general ordinance regarding traffic intersections. Multiple special ordinances were passed, focusing primarily on property rezoning and the approval of salary ordinances for various municipal departments and offices for the upcoming fiscal year. Resolutions were adopted to designate economic revitalization areas for property tax abatement purposes. Finally, the council approved appropriations for the city budget and the sanitary budget.
Terre Haute Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and approved a street closure request for a fall festival at the Deming Early Learning Center. They also addressed and denied a handicap parking request at 2814 Shaw, discussed street closures for a downtown festival, and approved a request from Catholic Charities for a Trunk or Treat event. The board approved a Constellation energy agreement for a 36-month period and authorized the advertisement of an RFP for property and casualty insurance broker services. Additionally, they reviewed and discussed a transportation contract between the city and Indiana State University, which includes route adjustments for remote parking lots.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Terre Haute?

The City of Terre Haute vests purchasing authority in the Board of Public Works and Safety, designated as the Purchasing Agency in City Code Article 12; the Purchasing Agency may designate Purchasing Agent(s), while departments (City Controller, Department of Engineering) carry out departmental buys.

Where does the City of Terre Haute post bids, RFQs, and RFPs?

The City of Terre Haute posts solicitations on its official Bids page and in News/Public Notices on terrehaute.in.gov; those pages publish advertised bids, RFQs, and RFPs and include instructions and contact details for each solicitation.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Terre Haute?

Vendors complete permits, licenses, and contractor registrations through the City of Terre Haute Permits & Licenses pages and, when applicable, via the City Controller or the Department of Engineering; certain registrations require bonds or insurance certificates.

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City of Terre Haute RFPs

Property and Casualty Insurance

Turn To the River Phase 3 for the City of Terre Haute

Deming Park Playground

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Turn To the River Phase 3 for the City of Terre Haute

Deming Park Playground

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