The City of Tipp City seeks statements of qualifications from professional engineering and surveying firms to provide design services for widening SR 571 (West Main Street) and extending utilities. The project supports planned commercial development near County Road 25A and encompasses public roadway, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, traffic signal, and decorative street-lighting improvements. Although the description notes state capital/grant funding, this is a qualifications-based professional-services procurement: the City ranks firms and negotiates with the top-ranked firm, rather than soliciting applications for grant funds.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
202336
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
107.5
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
10,644
Procurement Hell 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 $77,250, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through State of Ohio, Sourcewell, 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 Tipp City, OH. The city rigidly adheres to competitive bidding, with no evidence of sole source awards above the $77,250 threshold. Deprioritize this path and pivot to cooperative purchasing or prepare for a formal competitive bid.
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City of Tipp City has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., State of Ohio programs and Sourcewell). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Tipp City
Tipp City Tree Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed several tree-related agenda items, including requests for tree removal at specific residential locations; the board denied the removal at one site but approved it at another, with a recommendation for a replacement tree. Updates were provided regarding the Urban Forestry Management Plan and an upcoming tree planting initiative along the Hathaway Trail funded by a grant. Additionally, the board discussed implementing new planting requirements in accordance with state arboriculture standards and reviewed the local urban forest tree canopy.
Tipp City Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board held a public hearing and recommended the adoption of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan to the City Council. Additionally, the board considered a proposed Zoning Code Text Amendment to create Narrow Lot Development provisions within the Residential Two-Family (R-2) Zoning District, ultimately deciding to table this matter until the next meeting to allow for further review of the comprehensive plan. The meeting also included reports from City Council assignments and a reminder regarding an upcoming training session.
Tipp City Tree Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Tipp City.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Tipp City?
The City of Tipp City municipal government is the official purchasing authority, as established by the Tipp City Charter and Code of Ordinances (Municode). Vendors should consult those ordinances and contact City administrative offices for questions about procurement oversight and departmental responsibilities.
Where does City of Tipp City post bids and RFPs?
City of Tipp City posts official bids and RFPs on its Bid Postings page (CivicEngage) at https://www.tippcityohio.gov/Bids.aspx. Vendors should monitor that page and use the contact details on each posting to request documents, ask questions, or register interest in solicitations.
What products and services does City of Tipp City procure?
City of Tipp City procures professional services (consultants), service contracts, construction/contracting services, and goods and supplies, as reflected in its Bid Postings. Vendors should check each solicitation for the specific scope, technical requirements, and procurement category.
Date: Feb 11, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The Board conducted elections for Chairman and Vice Chairman. The agenda focused on three tree removal requests: the Board denied removal at one site favoring sidewalk grinding, approved homeowner-led removal for a tree causing sewer damage at a second site, and approved city-led removal of a diseased tree at a third. Additional items included discussions on the upcoming Arbor Day celebration, acknowledgment of the 2025 Tree City USA and Growth Awards, and the approval of the annual plan. The Board also reviewed potential locations for future tree plantings.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Tipp City meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What procurement requirements does City of Tipp City publish for vendors?
City of Tipp City publishes insurance, bonding, licensing, and other vendor-specific compliance requirements within each solicitation posted on its Bid Postings page. Vendors must review each solicitation package for required forms, submission instructions, and contract terms before submitting a bid or proposal.
How does City of Tipp City approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Tipp City Charter and Code of Ordinances (Municode) define the city’s authority over procurement contracts and awards. For the specific approval workflow, delegated signature thresholds, or award steps, vendors should consult the ordinances and contact the issuing department for details.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Tipp City?
The Tipp City Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode) are the official sources for city-level procurement authority and rules. Vendors should consult those ordinances and each posted solicitation’s standard terms for applicable purchasing procedures and contract conditions.
