What products and services does City of Glendale procure?

City of Glendale procures goods, materials, supplies, equipment, and services under Code Sec. 3.1.10, including professional services (legal, engineering, auditing), utility services, training materials, and construction contracts.

Does City of Glendale use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

City of Glendale may participate in joint purchasing programs and use contracts with federal or state governments or cooperative agreements as permitted by Code Sec. 3.1.10; Wisconsin Department of Administration state contracts are generally available for municipal piggyback use.

What procurement requirements does City of Glendale publish for vendors?

City of Glendale’s purchasing code (Sec. 3.1.10) requires selecting the responsible supplier who best meets the city's needs, documenting competitive price comparisons from at least three potential suppliers, and providing written rationale if not selecting the lowest-cost bidder; solicitations list additional vendor-specific requirements.

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

Procurement and contract rules are codified in the City of Glendale Code of Ordinances, Title 3, Section 3.1.10 (Purchasing, Contract and Change Order Policy); it sets competitive price‑comparison thresholds ($3,000–$25,000) and requires Wisconsin bidding compliance for purchases over $25,000.

What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Glendale use?

The City of Glendale directs identification and inclusion of local vendors in its competitive shopping process and aims to purchase from local vendors; vendors should consult solicitations or contact the purchasing office for any local‑preference documentation or procedures.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Glendale, WI
Country:: US

City of Glendale RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

2026 Glendale Water Main Abandonment RFP
Posted
Oct 7, 2026
Closes
Oct 21, 2026
The project consists of one (1) miscellaneous hydrant replacement, one (1) miscellaneous valve replacement, and five (5) water main abandonments. The scope of the project includes, but is not limited to, terrace restoration, pavement restoration, traffic control, and erosion control.

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- Sole Source: Deprioritize; generally limited to incumbent continuity scenarios.
- Coops: Lead with a State of Wisconsin cooperative contract (via VendorNet). Confirm municipal eligibility and route through Finance to piggyback.
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Sole Source
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- City of Glendale, WI rarely uses sole source and primarily reserves it for incumbent vendors to maintain continuity of service. No specific sole source dollar threshold is cited. For new vendors, this path is high-friction with low likelihood—pursue cooperative contracting instead.
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- City of Glendale has used cooperative purchasing, particularly State of Wisconsin contracts. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Glendale

Common Council of the City of Glendale Common Council Meeting
Date: Aug 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Common Council meeting included a public comment session regarding a local green space acquisition project. A public hearing was held to repeal and replace a zoning ordinance regarding drive-through hours of operation to resolve internal inconsistencies. The council also approved a 'Rewarding Responders' grant from the We Energies Foundation for the purchase of drone equipment, adopted the 2027 budget schedule, and authorized a shared services agreement with Nicolay High School for a school resource officer.
City of Glendale Board of Review Meeting Notice and Agenda
Date: Aug 13, 2018Type: Meeting mention
The document provides the agenda for the Board of Review meeting, covering items such as adopting a policy on the waiver of hearing requests, reviewing the status of the 2018 assessment roll, and hearing scheduled property tax assessment objection cases. Additionally, it contains formal notices for scheduled hearings concerning real estate assessment objections for residential and commercial properties.
Glendale Common Council Common Council Meeting
Date: Jul 27, 2026

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Glendale?

The Common Council holds City of Glendale's corporate purchasing authority; the City Administrator manages day-to-day procurement and may execute Council‑authorized contracts or routine operating purchases up to $3,000, per City Code Sec. 3.1.10.

Where does City of Glendale post bids and RFPs?

City of Glendale posts bid and RFP notices on its CivicAlerts/News Flash system and the official Bids portal (https://glendale-wi.gov/Bids.aspx); vendors should create a Bids portal account and subscribe to CivicAlerts for notifications and access to solicitation documents.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Glendale?

Vendors register for opportunities by creating an account on the City of Glendale Bids portal (https://glendale-wi.gov/Bids.aspx); the City’s Forms & Applications page also provides vendor forms and solicitation-specific registration instructions.

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City of Glendale RFPs

2026 Glendale Water Main Abandonment RFP

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2026 Glendale Water Main Abandonment RFP

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