Removal of all existing windows and the installation of new replacement windows, as specified herein, at both the Unity Community Center and Fire Station 302. All replacement windows shall be insulated, double-pane, and NFRC and ENERGY STAR certified.
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Census ID
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194846
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
357
Population
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46,636
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $77,250, use sole source.
Coops:Lead with a cooperative purchase via Sourcewell or Ohio DAS programs; you can gain access through your Starbridge contact via the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Entity:City of Delaware, Ohio. Competitive bidding threshold is $77,250. The city shows a near-total lack of sole source awards above this amount—expect strict scrutiny and formal competition. Practical approach: deprioritize sole source and move the request onto a cooperative contract where possible.
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City of Delaware Contracts
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Memorial Health at City of Delaware
Effective: Sep 12, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document details an Occupational Health Agreement between the City of Delaware and Memorial Health, established to provide various employment and pre-employment occupational health services on an as-needed basis. The services include drug and alcohol testing, physical examinations, and vaccinations, with itemized pricing per service or annual program. The agreement highlights that no fixed contract total is specified, as services are rendered according to demand, following the closure of a previous health provider.
Reidenbach Law Group, LLC at City of Delaware
Effective: Jan 13, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.Unlock
This contract outlines the agreement between the City of Delaware and Reidenbach Law Group, LLC for legal representation in Ohio workers' compensation matters. Services are provided on an hourly rate basis ($205 for attorneys, $110 for paralegals) from January 13, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The agreement details the scope of representation, billing terms, and conditions for termination, with no fixed total contract amount.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Delaware
City of Delaware Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed several land use and development proposals. Key items included a conditional use application for a boutique hotel, a zoning map amendment for a residential planned unit development, and a development plan approval for a 16-bed men's shelter. The commission also considered and acted upon multiple final subdivision plat requests, received a report from the Planning Director, and engaged in general member discussion regarding city initiatives.
Board of Trustees of the Northern New Community Authority Organizational and Fiscal Meeting
Date: Jul 27, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The meeting agenda includes the election of Board officers, including Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Board will consider resolutions to budget and appropriate funds from the Authority's community development charge for administrative expenses and Cooperative Agreement obligations, and a resolution to levy the community development charge for the fiscal year. Additional business includes a Treasurer's report and an update on the development of NCA areas.
City of Delaware Financial Review Task Force Motion Summary
Key Contacts
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Where does the City of Delaware post bids and RFPs?
Competitive solicitations are published on the City of Delaware RFPs & Bids page, and selected solicitations (Engineering, Public Works, Public Utilities) are hosted on the BidExpress portal. Vendors should monitor the City RFPs & Bids page and register on BidExpress to submit for applicable solicitations.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Delaware?
Vendors register for certain City of Delaware solicitations by creating a BidExpress digital ID through InfoTech Inc.; a verified BidExpress account is required to submit bids for Engineering, Public Works, and Public Utilities solicitations. Registration processing can take up to five business days; Ordinance 25-68 changed Planning & Community Development registration requirements effective December 1, 2025.
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The Task Force conducted a detailed review of the operating structures of the Police and Fire Departments. Discussions encompassed staffing levels, overtime usage, and equipment replacement schedules for vehicles and fire apparatus. The group also examined the impact of city growth on service demands, as well as inquiries regarding funding sources, insurance ratings, and potential support programs for future development.
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The City of Delaware procures goods and services to support municipal departments: administration, public works (streets/infrastructure), public utilities (water/wastewater/stormwater), engineering services, parks and recreation, airport operations, police and fire, and community/economic development. Vendors should review department solicitations on the City's RFPs & Bids page.
Does the City of Delaware use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The City of Delaware has used the H‑GAC (Houston‑Galveston Area Council) Cooperative Purchasing Program, as recorded in the City Council agenda of March 11, 2024. Vendors can consult the referenced City Council agenda to confirm cooperative-authority use for specific procurements.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Delaware?
Competitive bidding rules for the City of Delaware are codified in Chapter 105 of the City's Codified Ordinances. Vendors can review Chapter 105 and recent amendments (Ordinance No. 25-67) on the City's Codified Ordinances page or via Municode for details on advertisement and bid-opening procedures.