Project consists of constructing a new UV disinfection system, two pump stations and buildings, a 50 mg lined lagoon, irrigation pivots, chlorination system, dechlorination system, two creek crossings, diesel generators, over 1,000' of yard piping ranging in size from 4" to 30" diameter, controls upgrades and electrical upgrades.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
176888
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
41
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
9,923
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
44 / 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:Deprioritize; redirect to a cooperative path.
Coops:Lead with an approved cooperative (Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, NASPO ValuePoint). Confirm with Finance and proceed under the pre-competed contract.
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The City has used cooperative purchasing and is an active participant; lead with coops to bypass the low bid threshold. 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 College Place
College Place City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting focused on several key items. The council accepted a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant of $18,000 for the Walla Walla University Historic District nomination. They also appointed Robert McAndrews as the new City Administrator. Furthermore, the council approved revisions to multiple city ordinances to incorporate civil infractions and violations, and adopted an update to the city's financial policies as recommended by auditors. Administrative and informational updates were also provided regarding city events and departmental activities.
College Place City Council Regular City Council Minutes
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting included the approval of consent agenda items, such as the surplus of city vehicles and equipment, banking authorizations, and a request to reclassify Myra Road. Proclamations were presented for Hispanic Heritage Month and Constitution Day. Administrative reports covered updates to the personnel manual and the rollout of new meeting management software. An executive session was held to discuss the performance of a public employee. Additionally, the council recognized a member's achievement in municipal leadership and reviewed updates on city events, a scholarship received by staff, the completion of a local mural, and progress on a scenic bikeway project.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of College Place.
Where does City of College Place post bids and RFPs?
City of College Place advertises Requests for Proposals in the Walla Walla Union and posts procurement notices on its "Doing Business with the City" page; the Finance Department coordinates purchasing and provides department procurement contacts.
What vendor requirements does City of College Place publish in its solicitations?
Each City of College Place solicitation lists required vendor forms and compliance, such as insurance, bonding, or licensing, and specific terms are stated in individual RFPs; the Finance Department coordinates purchasing and enforcement of solicitation requirements.
City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council authorized the acceptance of a 1,000,000 dollar loan from the Public Works Board to support the drilling of Well No. 7. Administrative reports were provided regarding the rescheduling of the Urban Growth Application review. The council also held an executive session to review public employment qualifications and performance. Furthermore, members discussed local community events and received briefings on health department guidance concerning event cancellations due to air quality concerns.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of College Place meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.