Work includes approx 1 LS erosion and sediment control; 1 LS site grading; 173 SY 4" concrete sidewalk with curb class A (Monolithic); 4 SY ADA ramp with truncated domes; 1 LS landscape restoration.
Work includes approx 1 LS erosion and sediment control; 1 LS site grading; 173 SY 4" concrete sidewalk with curb class A (Monolithic); 4 SY ADA ramp with truncated domes; 1 LS landscape restoration.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
190105
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
300
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
34,525
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 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:Special Purchase (IC 5-22-10): Lead with a special purchase; draft the justification with the department head and route to the Board of Public Works & Safety for approval.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, NASPO ValuePoint, and OneIndiana Purchasing System; 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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The city has used cooperative purchasing; Sourcewell membership is confirmed. You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Goshen
Community Relations Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission focused on the development of a neighborhood outreach storytelling initiative. The project aims to launch short video segments featuring local history, landmarks, and community stories. Discussions included the creation of a digital story bank, collaborative efforts with local historical entities for archives and fact-checking, the selection of narrators, and strategies for social media engagement to increase community connection. Additionally, a financial report was reviewed.
Goshen Economic Improvement District Meeting
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting focused on reviewing financial reports and understanding budget terminology. Key discussion topics included unspent funds from previous years, the process for reappropriating those funds, clarifying cash balances, and reviewing specific line items such as downtown holiday decorations. Members expressed difficulty in interpreting financial statements provided by the city and planned to meet with financial representatives to gain clarity on budget reports and terminology. Additionally, the group discussed the 2027 budget planning and the status of outstanding financial information.
Board of Public Works and Safety and Stormwater Board Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Goshen.
Myron GriseBuilding Commissioner, Commerical Building Inspector
Frequently asked questions
Who manages procurement contracts and purchasing for the City of Goshen?
The Board of Public Works and Safety has authority over procurement contracts, bids, and related purchasing matters for the City of Goshen, while legislative oversight is provided by the Goshen City Council.
Where does the City of Goshen post bids and RFPs?
The City of Goshen posts bids, RFPs, RFQs, construction solicitations, and surplus-property sales through QuestCDN, linked from the City's Bidding Opportunities page and the Engineering Department's bidding instructions.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Goshen?
Vendors responding to City of Goshen construction and Public Works solicitations register and access bid documents by creating a free QuestCDN account, which the City links to for plan holders, bid documents, communications, and bid results.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Date: Sep 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed several action items including the ratification of a conditional employment offer for a new police officer, the approval of revised police department policies, and requests for utility connections and various street closures for community events, including a block party, a youth center fundraiser, and a parish festival. Additionally, the board approved a lane closure for a reconstruction project, the construction of a retaining wall in a city right-of-way, and an interlocal agreement regarding the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. Finally, the board ratified an agreement for transit services with MCOG.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does the City of Goshen procure?
The City of Goshen routinely procures construction and roadway infrastructure, stormwater and water/sewer utilities work, engineering services, public-safety equipment and related contracting, surplus-property sales, and operational goods and services for city departments.