What procurement requirements does the City of Findlay publish for vendors?

The City of Findlay requires Certificates of Liability Insurance naming the City for mobile food unit and event permits, and the Engineering Department publishes bond and surety forms and permit-bond requirements for certain contractor work; vendors must submit the specified insurance or bond forms.

How does the City of Findlay approve procurement contracts and awards?

The Findlay City Council considers and approves legislation to advertise for bids and to enter into contracts, while City departments administer permits, bonds, and department-level procurement actions. Council legislation summaries and department pages reflect the formal approval and administrative steps.

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

City of Findlay procurement authorities and contract terms are recorded in City ordinances and Council legislation; vendors should consult the City Code Library, Council legislation summaries, and the State of Ohio Procurement Manual for official policy language and standard contract terms.

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Location:: Findlay, OH
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North Towne Sanitary Sewer Replacement RFP
Posted
Oct 29, 2026
Closes
Nov 12, 2026
Replacement of the North Towne sanitary sewer, including the necessary labor and materials.
#13 -- ASPHALT CONCRETE RFP
Posted
Oct 28, 2026
Closes
Nov 11, 2026
Supply of asphalt concrete for the City of Findlay’s 2027 contract period.
North Towne Sewer Sanitary Sewer Replacement - REBID
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Closes
Nov 12, 2026
Project consists of removing an existing 12" water line and a 15" sanitary line out of the existing 36 storm sewer. To remove the existing 12" water line from the storm sewer it will need to be lowered under the storm sewer. It will need to be lowered roughly 5 feet. To remove the existing 15" out of the storm sewer the manholes on both ends will need to be lowered. The existing manholes will be removed, and the new manholes will be roughly 3 feet lower than the existing ones. There will be a new 18 sanitary sewer that is ran from the two new manholes that goes under the existing storm sewer, that is 408 LF.

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- Sole Source: Deprioritize; pivot immediately to a cooperative path.
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- City of Findlay: Sole source is highly restrictive with little precedent under Ohio Administrative Code 3344-65-23. Waivers appear limited to “unusual and infrequent circumstances,” making success unlikely. Practical guidance: deprioritize sole source and move to a cooperative contract strategy.
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- City of Findlay uses cooperative purchasing; membership in Ohio DAS Cooperative Purchasing is confirmed (COOP Member ID: 232024), and Sourcewell access is available. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended cooperative path.
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City Of Finley Finance Committee Finance Committee Meeting
Date: Nov 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed compensation data for various elected officials, including the mayor, auditor, law director, treasurer, and city council members, by benchmarking against 27 other cities. Significant discussion focused on the law director's unique, experience-based salary scale and whether to maintain it or adjust the compensation structure. The committee also evaluated the treasurer's part-time role and salary levels. Furthermore, the members discussed the potential necessity of authorizing a comprehensive classification and compensation study, noting that such a review has not been conducted for the city in over a decade.
Findlay City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Nov 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council discussed and addressed several legislative items including approving expenditures for the auditor's office, establishing a sister city partnership with a municipality in Poland, and annexing land for development projects. Additional actions included authorizing payroll deductions for employee health savings accounts, updating job classifications and pay schedules, and appropriating funds for various city needs. The council also deliberated on the rezoning of a property from local commercial to small lot residential and reviewed emergency measures regarding disaster siren maintenance and training.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Findlay?

City of Findlay departments manage department-level procurement and publish solicitations, while the Findlay City Council provides legislative approval for contracts and bid advertisements. Vendors should contact the issuing department listed on each solicitation for procurement-specific questions and actions.

Where does the City of Findlay post bids and RFPs?

The City of Findlay posts solicitations on its official Bids page and publishes active bids and RFPs through BidExpress; vendors can search for "City of Findlay" on BidExpress to view and respond to open solicitations.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Findlay?

Vendors register and respond to City of Findlay solicitations through BidExpress; vendors performing business in the city should also complete any local business registrations listed on the City's Business page, such as income-tax registration or required local licenses.

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City of Findlay RFPs

North Towne Sanitary Sewer Replacement RFP

#13 -- ASPHALT CONCRETE RFP

North Towne Sewer Sanitary Sewer Replacement - REBID

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North Towne Sanitary Sewer Replacement RFP

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North Towne Sewer Sanitary Sewer Replacement - REBID

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