Qualified consulting firms to provide on-call land surveying services for various projects, as need arises. The City reserves the right to request qualifications and select a different Land Surveyor on individual projects, as may be required with grant-funded projects, or by the City Engineer. The on-call land surveying consultant selection process will be based on qualifications only. The city solicits interest from consulting firms with demonstrated City of Ephrata area expertise in boundary, monumentation, easements, LOMA work, utilities GPS mapping, UAS ground control, and site feature surveying.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
184248
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
8,834
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
59 / 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:Skip—rarely approved; note the low competitive bidding threshold (~$15,000) increases scrutiny on noncompetitive awards.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, BuyBoard, and OMNIA Partners, Public Sector; 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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City of Ephrata, WA rarely uses sole source contracts and requires a formal City Council resolution. Deprioritize this path and pivot to cooperative purchasing. Note: the city’s low competitive bidding threshold (~$15,000) increases scrutiny on noncompetitive awards.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
City of Ephrata actively uses cooperative purchasing (e.g., Sourcewell and BuyBoard). In Washington, piggybacking requires an Interlocal agreement and City Council approval under RCW 39.34.030.
Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Ephrata
City Council Meeting
Date: Feb 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the excusing of members and the approval of the consent agenda. Discussion was held regarding a petition to repeal a portion of the local gambling tax. Additionally, the public works engineering department provided a report on current flood zone designations, the history and current maintenance challenges of the city's flood diversion channel, and a proposed three-phase long-term management strategy to address flooding risks.
Ephrata City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting addressed public concerns regarding traffic safety and the need for improved signage on 2nd Street SW due to frequent accidents. Additionally, the council received a progress update on the 250 Basin property project, which is intended to house a new police department and city hall facility. Representatives from McKinstry Construction provided a presentation on the advantages of utilizing a design-build process compared to traditional methods for the development of this project.
City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 16, 2026Type:
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Ephrata.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Ephrata?
Procurement authority for the City of Ephrata rests with the City Council, while day-to-day purchasing operations are managed by the City Administrator under the Mayor–Council form of government.
Where does City of Ephrata post bids and RFPs?
The City of Ephrata posts bids, RFPs, and public solicitations on its procurement pages (ephrata.org/396 and ephrata.org/446); construction opportunities reference MRSC Rosters for contractor qualification.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Ephrata?
Contractors and consultants bidding City of Ephrata construction projects must register on MRSC Rosters (mrscrosters.org); local vendors may request Department Head pre-authorization for open accounts and must obtain any required Washington business license endorsements.
Meeting mention
The council discussed the successful completion of the reservoir 6 and Wilton improvements project, which was finished under budget. Authorization was granted for the FEMA flood hazard mitigation plan, which includes phase one and two of the project involving stream modeling and efforts to remove specific areas from the flood zone. The council also received updates on the sports complex project, which is nearing completion, and the status of ongoing financial, federal, and accountability audits. Additionally, information was shared regarding the upcoming Grant County Autism Park dedication and a unique postmark release for the Nat Washington House.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Ephrata meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What products and services does City of Ephrata procure?
The City of Ephrata’s Administrative Policy Handbook groups purchasing into Public Works (small works roster and formal public-works bids), materials/supplies/equipment (vendor lists, bids, cooperative contracts), and professional services (RFQ and negotiated contracts) across departments like Public Works, Utilities, Police, and Parks.
Does City of Ephrata use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
City of Ephrata participates in Sourcewell and uses Sourcewell-awarded contracts for eligible materials and equipment; the city also uses MRSC Rosters and authorizes state bid, piggyback, or interlocal agreements under its Administrative Policy Handbook, with Council approval when required.
What procurement requirements does City of Ephrata publish for vendors?
The City of Ephrata’s Administrative Policy Handbook requires prevailing wage, insurance, payment/performance bonds, retainage (up to 5% per RCW 60.28), and bid bonds/deposits for higher-value public works, and it sets small-works thresholds and financial transaction controls.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Ephrata?
City of Ephrata publishes purchasing procedures and standard terms in its Administrative Policy Handbook (DocumentCenter/View/563) and codified ordinances in the Ephrata Municipal Code; MRSC provides referenced state guidance on small works and interlocal purchasing.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Ephrata use?
The City of Ephrata’s Business page and Administrative Policy Handbook express support for local businesses, allow Department Head‑approved open accounts, and note that local sales tax revenue may be considered when determining the lowest bid; state OMWBE certification is handled by Washington state.
