The City of Tomah is soliciting proposals for housing development on two City-owned sites north of Brownell Street and on Jefferson Street, with proposed R-3 multifamily residential zoning. The City states that incentives may be available for projects advancing its housing and tax-base goals, awarded proposals will enter Developer's Agreements with the City, and proposals will be evaluated through a transparent scoring process. The official posting provides separate DOCX solicitation documents for the Jefferson Street and Brownell Street sites and does not identify the opportunity as a grant program.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
205666
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
111
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
9,600
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
65 / 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 $25,000, sole source is not viable based on records; pivot immediately to a cooperative contract if possible.
Coops:Frequently procures through Wisconsin DOA Cooperative Purchasing (VendorNet), Statewide Contracts (VendorNet), Sourcewell, and OMNIA Partners; 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 Tomah (WI):No evidence of sole source awards in public records; deprioritize this path. For purchases over $25,000 a formal RFP is typically required—use cooperative contracts to bypass the formal RFP where allowed. Practical action: pivot to a cooperative route by engaging the City Clerk and the relevant department head; reference the city’s Sourcewell participating agency status (Account #152531).
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There is no evidence that City of Tomah uses cooperative purchasing today (Sourcewell membership exists but appears unused). Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Tomah
Lake Committee Minutes
Date: Jul 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed weed management options for the covered bridge pond, including compressed air systems or air fountains. Discussions also covered plans for rip rap repair around the dam and a collaborative cleanup project between the Public Works and Parks & Recreation departments. Additionally, the committee reviewed a new informational sign board project for Winnebago Park funded by the Andres Grant, future dredging budget plans, and a review of the lake membership costs.
Public Works Commission Minutes
Date: Jul 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission addressed several operational updates, including an airport status report and the approval of a simplified rate increase for 2027. Actions were taken regarding street privilege fee reimbursement policies, the STH 16 Pavement Project, galvanized pipe replacement funding, and approval of a payment request for the Hollister project. Project updates were provided for various ongoing works such as curb ramps, the Pool Path Project, the Superior Water Main loop, and lift station scheduling. The meeting also included a review of monthly water and sewer bills, detailed departmental reports covering sewer maintenance, water quality sampling, and public works operations, as well as an update on utility expenditures and grant funding for downtown flags.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Tomah.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Tomah?
The City of Tomah’s procurement is managed by the City’s Procurement Manager, Kirk Arity, under administrative oversight of the City Administrator and the Mayor and Common Council. Vendors may contact the Procurement Manager or City Hall for purchasing questions and departmental routing.
Where does the City of Tomah post bids and RFPs?
The City of Tomah posts bids, RFPs, and solicitation statuses on its official Bids and RFPs portal (https://www.tomahwi.gov/rfps) and also posts solicitations on the State of Wisconsin VendorNet portal (https://vendornet.wi.gov); vendors should monitor both portals and register on VendorNet.
What products and services does the City of Tomah typically procure?
Per the City of Tomah’s 2018 Financial Policy, durable procurement categories include general departmental supplies; Public Works construction and maintenance (streets, storm sewer, snow removal, airport maintenance); major equipment and vehicles; capital infrastructure; city‑wide contracted services; and IT and office equipment for City Hall.
Ambulance Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed the postponement of creating a vehicle replacement fund until a new treasurer is hired. Members also reviewed the 2027 per capita rate, noting that action will be taken at a future meeting. The Director's Report was presented and approved, covering staffing updates, including terminations, new hires, and the creation of an eligibility list. Building maintenance and vehicle fleet updates, including repairs and future remount schedules, were also reviewed along with monthly statistics and invoices for May 2026.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Does the City of Tomah use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. The City of Tomah’s 2018 Financial Policy exempts purchases made under cooperative purchasing agreements from its competitive‑quote and bid requirements, and the City may purchase from State of Wisconsin contracts posted on VendorNet.
What procurement requirements does the City of Tomah publish for vendors?
City of Tomah requires new vendors to submit a completed IRS Form W‑9 and vendors performing work on City property to provide a Certificate of Insurance; MSDS where applicable; disclose family/personal relationships with City employees; and obtain multiple written quotes for many purchases over $5,000, per the 2018 Financial Policy.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Tomah?
Vendors can find City of Tomah procurement policies in 'A Framework for Financial Stability Guide Book' (adopted October 9, 2018) on the City website and the municipal code on Municode; these documents set bid thresholds, RFP/RFB/RFQ procedures, sole‑source and emergency purchase rules.
