The City of Woodland seeks a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive utility upgrades along Lemen Avenue. The work includes new water and sewer lines, storm-drain infrastructure, a fire hydrant, multiple manholes and cleanouts, and relocation of existing meter services. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on October 13, 2026.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
123167
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
324
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
62,513
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 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 the need is proprietary or continuity-critical (e.g., infrastructure), build justification and route for Council approval.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, CMAS, California Master Agreements (Statewide Contracts), and NASPO ValuePoint; 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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The City of Woodland actively uses cooperative purchasing (notably Sourcewell) and has leveraged coops for items like vehicles and park equipment. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to get onboarded through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Woodland
City of Woodland Strategic Plan
Date: Feb 17, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This strategic plan outlines the City Council's priority goals and strategic actions across four main pillars. It aims to improve the quality of life for residents, foster economic development and revitalize the downtown area, strengthen public safety and infrastructure, and enhance governance and fiscal responsibility. The plan focuses on promoting well-being, creating economic prosperity, ensuring a safe and sustainable community, and maintaining transparent and efficient city operations.
Woodland Community Youth Call to Action
Date: Apr 20, 2023Type: Strategic Plan
The Woodland Community's Youth Call to Action focuses on redefining programs, practices, and policies affecting young people. It involves aspirations and goals, actively identifying the community landscape, and creating guiding principles. The plan emphasizes community collaboration to support youth development, ensuring they grow into happy, healthy, and successful adults who contribute to the next generation. Key areas include providing safe spaces, breaking down barriers, adopting a strengths-based approach, and increasing youth engagement.
City Council of the City of Woodland Resolution
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Woodland.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Woodland?
Vendors create a Website Account on the City of Woodland CivicEngage portal and subscribe to the 'Bid Opportunities' Notify Me list to receive solicitations and bid-posting notifications through the city's notification system.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Woodland?
The City Manager serves as the Purchasing Officer for City of Woodland and oversees the City's independent purchasing office per Woodland Municipal Code Chapter 3.32; contracts over $50,000 are awarded by the City Council while contracts $50,000 or less are awarded by the Purchasing Officer or designee.
Where does City of Woodland post bids and RFPs?
City of Woodland posts RFQs, RFPs, and bid opportunities on its official Bids portal at https://www.cityofwoodland.gov/bids.aspx and on the 'RFQ, RFP & Bid Opportunities' page; vendors can subscribe to the CivicEngage 'Notify Me' list for automatic bid notifications or call 530-661-5821 for inquiries.
Date: Jun 16, 2020
Type: Meeting mention
The City Council of the City of Woodland is calling for a general municipal election to elect three council members by district and a special election to submit a general tax measure for continuing a one-quarter cent sales tax. The elections are consolidated with the Statewide general election. The council will also submit four advisory measures concerning city services, programs, and facilities that could be funded by the transactions and use tax fund, if approved.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does City of Woodland procure?
City of Woodland procures materials, supplies, equipment, services, and construction-related public works under Municipal Code Chapter 3.32; the City also manages vehicle and equipment replacements via an annual replacement list and may enter water purchase or sale agreements as described in the code.
Does City of Woodland use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. City of Woodland may purchase using competitive bids conducted by other public agencies — including CMAS, GSA, U.S. Communities, and WSCA — when the price to the City is equal to or better than the price to that agency, per Woodland Municipal Code §3.32.140(C).
How does City of Woodland approve procurement contracts and awards?
City of Woodland uses a two-tier approval process: contracts for materials, supplies, and equipment over $50,000 are awarded by City Council after formal sealed bidding; contracts $50,000 or less are awarded by the Purchasing Officer (City Manager or designee). The City Manager may approve change orders up to 25% for Council-awarded contracts.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Woodland?
Vendors can find procurement policies in Woodland Municipal Code Chapter 3.32 (PURCHASING SYSTEM) on ecode360; the chapter sets the $50,000 informal/formal threshold, defines the Purchasing Officer, provides a 10-day appeal on local-vendor determinations, and directs a Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Woodland use?
City of Woodland provides a five-percent local-vendor preference under Woodland Municipal Code §3.32.040(H) for responsible vendors with an established in-City business address, current City business license, paid registration fees, and at least one year of local operations; denials may be appealed to City Council within 10 days.