City of Grand Forks

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Grand Forks, ND
Country:: US

City of Grand Forks RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Police Department Glock Duty Weapons
Open
Aug 5, 2026
Closes
Sep 24, 2026
The City of Grand Forks is soliciting sealed bids for Bid #2026-9, Police Department Glock Duty Weapons. Bids must be submitted to the City’s Department of Finance and Administrative Services by 2:00 p.m. on September 24, 2026. This is an active government procurement for police equipment and is not a grant program.
Sign Ordinance Update (Request for Proposals)
Open
Aug 4, 2026
Closes
Sep 8, 2026
Seeking a qualiﬁed consultant to update and modernize the zoning code on-premise sign standards, non-conforming on-premise sign standards, associated deﬁnitions, and example renderings found in Sections 18-0301, 18-0410, and 18-0204 and Appendixes D, E, F, G of the Grand Forks Land Development Code.
Alerus Center Elevator Rehab
Open
Jul 23, 2026
Closes
Aug 20, 2026
The City of Grand Forks Engineering Department is soliciting bids for the Alerus Center Elevator Rehab project, RFP Number 9140. The official posting provides an advertisement link and an E-Plan Room link for the solicitation documents, with bids due August 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM. This is an open construction solicitation and is not identified as a grant program.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
110222
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
567.1
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
60,365
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
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How to Sell to City of Grand Forks

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
58 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $100,000, only consider sole source if truly unique; otherwise pivot back to a coop.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- City of Grand Forks, ND maintains a rigid competitive bidding posture and has avoided sole source awards over the competitive bid threshold. Competitive bid threshold: $100,000. Practical note: Deprioritize sole source; instead, use a cooperative contract or structure the purchase under $100,000 to reduce procedural friction.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- The City has used cooperative purchasing and participates in Sourcewell. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Grand Forks

Board of Zoning Adjustment Minutes
Date: Jul 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Zoning Adjustment held a public hearing to review several property variance appeals. The board granted approvals for variances concerning impervious surface area coverage, accessory building sizes, and setback requirements to facilitate various residential improvements, including the construction of detached garages, an accessory building, an inground pool, and a horse barn.
Grand Forks Committee Of The Whole Committee Of The Whole Meeting
Date: Nov 28, 2022Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed an annual request to approve holiday hours for city employees, which was passed. Additionally, the committee deliberated on a proposed consulting agreement with Condrey and Associates to conduct a classification and compensation study, ultimately deciding to postpone the item for further reconsideration and discussion with employee representatives. Finally, the committee reviewed and recommended the award of bids for the Southern Estates Subdivision infrastructure project.
Grand Forks Growth Fund JDA And Grand Forks City Council Meeting Minutes
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Key Contacts

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Candice S. StjernAssistant Director of Finance and Administrative Services

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Michael VatnsdalBudget Officer

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Board of Zoning Adjustment Minutes

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Grand Forks Growth Fund JDA And Grand Forks City Council Meeting Minutes

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Board of Zoning Adjustment Minutes

Grand Forks Committee Of The Whole Committee Of The Whole Meeting

Grand Forks Growth Fund JDA And Grand Forks City Council Meeting Minutes

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