Does City of Waterbury use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

City of Waterbury authorizes cooperative purchasing under the Waterbury Code of Ordinances, Chapter 38, section 38.130. That ordinance-level authorization provides the legal basis for cooperative purchasing or piggyback arrangements where applicable to City procurements.

What procurement requirements does City of Waterbury publish for vendors?

Chapter 38 authorizes bid/proposal security and contract performance/payment bonds and legal contract clauses; specific insurance amounts, bonding levels, and other compliance requirements are specified in each solicitation on Waterbury’s ProcureWare eBid portal and must be reviewed per solicitation.

How does City of Waterbury approve procurement contracts and awards?

Contract approval and execution involve City of Waterbury’s Department of Purchases, the Director of Purchasing, and the Corporation Counsel as set out in Chapter 38. Chapter 38 also addresses issuance and execution of purchase orders and delegations of contractual authority for City procurements.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Waterbury?

Vendors can find City of Waterbury procurement rules in the Waterbury Code of Ordinances, Chapter 38 (Centralized Procurement System), and on the City’s Purchasing web pages; Chapter 38 codifies source selection, protests, debarment, bonds, legal clauses, and related procurement rules.

What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Waterbury use?

City of Waterbury includes a local-preference provision for bidders located in the city (Chapter 38, section 38.049) and publishes Waterbury Section 3 information via its Waterbury eBid (ProcureWare) portal, indicating a local preference rule alongside Section 3 contracting resources.

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Location:: Waterbury, CT
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Home Improvement Contractor for On-Call Residential Emergency Repair Services (Request for Proposal)
Posted
Sep 4, 2026
Closes
Sep 24, 2026
Provide complete services for renovation and revitalization of single-family, single-unit residential projects. Eligible project work is only considered an emergency if not quickly addressing the issue will adversely impact the health, safety and livability of the residence and / or the occupants. Examples of emergency work include: no hot running water; blocked plumbing due to deteriorated pipes; broken or unusable boiler/furnace; electrical repairs; broken or unusable windows; siding or roofing that causes direct exposure to the elements; and ADA related improvement or repairs, and other improvements addressing health, safety, and livability. Lead paint abatement may be an eligible repair.
Rubber Stair Treads & Risers with Safety Tape
Posted
Sep 4, 2026
Closes
Sep 14, 2026
Purchase of rubber stair treads & risers with safety tape.
Education Green Cleaning Supplies (Invitation to Bid)
Posted
Sep 4, 2026
Closes
Sep 23, 2026
Education green cleaning supplies.

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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source; otherwise deprioritize and steer to formal competitive bidding—register on the Waterbury ProcureWare eBid portal and respond to posted IFBs/RFPs.
- Coops: We don't have evidence City of Waterbury uses co-ops today, but you can position these procurement programs as another option: CT DAS Statewide Contracts, OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, or CRPC. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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- Entity: City of Waterbury, CT.
- Threshold signal: The city adheres to a low $25,000 competitive bidding threshold; there is no evidence of sole source awards above $25,000.
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- There is no evidence City of Waterbury uses cooperative purchasing today, though it is authorized by City Code Sec. 38.130 and Connecticut General Statutes § 4a-53. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Playbook 2023-2026
Date: Jan 1, 2023Type: Strategic Plan
This Playbook outlines the national programming for the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission's America250 initiative, commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary. The multi-year plan, which began in 2023, aims to engage all Americans by 2026 to reflect on the past, strengthen national values, and renew commitment to founding principles. Key strategic pillars, referred to as 'movements,' include 'America's Field Trip' for student engagement, 'Our American Story' for oral history collection, 'America Gives' for volunteerism, 'America Innovates' to showcase breakthroughs, and 'America Waves' for fostering national unity. The plan also details major July 4th celebrations as unifying 'moments,' designed to create lasting engagement and connect Americans.
City of Waterbury Strategic Plan
Date: Aug 1, 2015Type: Strategic Plan
The Waterbury Downtown Strategic Plan envisions a transformed downtown as a thriving hub of innovation, commerce, and sustainable revitalization. It is guided by four principles: maximizing job growth, growing the residential population, capitalizing on existing assets, and activating the public realm. The plan is organized into four main categories: Downtown Economic Restructuring, Downtown Housing, Downtown Transportation, and Downtown Live-Work-Play Environment. The aim is to attract innovators, creators, families, retirees, professionals, and students, building on the city's unique assets and fostering a vibrant 24/7 environment.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Waterbury?

The City of Waterbury operates a centralized Department of Purchases led by the Director of Purchasing under Chapter 38. The Purchasing Department procures goods and services for city agencies and operates the Waterbury eBid (ProcureWare) eProcurement portal for solicitations and vendor access.

Where does City of Waterbury post bids and RFPs?

City of Waterbury posts bids and RFPs on its Waterbury eBid eProcurement portal (waterburyct.procureware.com). The City’s Purchasing > Bids pages instruct vendors to register on the ProcureWare site to access solicitation documents, receive notifications, and submit online responses.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Waterbury?

Vendors register through the City of Waterbury’s eProcurement portal (Waterbury eBid / ProcureWare). Registration on the portal is required to receive bid notifications, access solicitation documents, and submit online bids for City solicitations.

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Home Improvement Contractor for On-Call Residential Emergency Repair Services (Request for Proposal)

Rubber Stair Treads & Risers with Safety Tape

Education Green Cleaning Supplies (Invitation to Bid)

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