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

The City of Gresham awards and approves contracts through City Council unless Council delegates authority to the City Manager under Gresham Revised Code Chapter 2.80. The City Manager is designated procurement authority and may approve change orders within the limits set in the code; Oregon Public Contracting Law also governs procurement procedures.

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

Procurement policies for the City of Gresham are codified in Gresham Revised Code Chapter 2.80 and the city's Standard Terms and Conditions. Chapter 2.80 sets purchase classifications and competition thresholds (e.g., General purchases typically require three quotes; Major purchases require competitive bidding), with additional rules for personal services and federally funded procurements.

What supplier diversity or local vendor nondiscrimination programs does the City of Gresham use?

The City of Gresham’s Title VI Implementation Plan and nondiscrimination policies prohibit discrimination in federally assisted programs and impose nondiscrimination obligations on contractors. Contract requirements and city nondiscrimination policies require equal employment opportunity and prohibit discriminatory subcontracting practices as applicable to a given procurement.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Gresham, OR
Country:: US

City of Gresham RFPs

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Gresham Pedestrian Improvements
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Closes
Sep 21, 2026
The City of Gresham's RFP No. 2027-12 is a services procurement (not a grant application) seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide A&E and related services for the Gresham Pedestrian Improvements – ARTS 2020 project. The project will install enhanced crosswalks at ten locations in Gresham, with six new enhancements and four upgrades to existing enhanced crossings. The City intends to select one firm, and proposals must be uploaded and finalized through the City's Bonfire procurement portal by the deadline.
Historic Southeast Selective Reconnaissance Level Survey (Request for Proposal)
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Aug 20, 2026
Closes
Sep 15, 2026
Conduct a selective reconnaissance level survey of approx. 75-90 properties in the Historic Southeast neighborhood.

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- Sole Source: If the need is proprietary or must match existing systems, ask Purchasing for a sole source and follow their justification/notice/approval steps.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and OregonBuys; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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- Entity: City of Gresham, OR
- When viable: Highly specialized, proprietary, or compatibility-driven products; cite precedent (e.g., Kardex Remstar storage system award).
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- City of Gresham has used cooperative purchasing (e.g., Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, OregonBuys) and is comfortable leveraging coops to streamline buys. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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City of Gresham Contracts

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Invoice Cloud, Inc. at City of Gresham
Effective: Jan 1, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This contract between the City of Gresham and Invoice Cloud, Inc. is for electronic payment processing services, outbound customer communication, and an indoor payment kiosk. The initial term is five years, commencing on January 1, 2023 (the Go Live Date). Payments are made monthly based on the Biller Order Form and are subject to annual appropriation. The agreement incorporates detailed statements of work, specific hardware and service components, service level agreements, and standard terms and conditions, but does not specify a total contract value.

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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Gresham

Finance Committee of the City of Gresham Meeting Agenda
Date: Sep 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting includes an introduction of the City Manager, a presentation on Property Tax 101, a review of the preliminary year-end budget to actual reporting for fiscal year 25/26, and updates on various projects and committee business.
Gresham Parks Park System Plan 2026-2035
Date: Aug 18, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
The Gresham Parks System Plan is a 10-year roadmap, ending in 2035, designed to provide a framework for future decision-making, priority setting, and annual budgeting for the city's parks. It focuses on understanding community needs, enhancing safety, improving existing parks and trails, and securing sustainable funding sources. Key strategic directions include a capital improvement plan encompassing upgrades such as pedestrian bridge replacements, playground improvements, ADA accessibility, new restrooms, and the development of currently undeveloped parks. The plan's overarching vision is to transition towards a proactive, data-informed, and sustainable approach to manage and maintain the park system.
Gresham City Council Business Meeting

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Where does the City of Gresham post bids and RFPs?

The City of Gresham posts bids and RFPs on its Purchasing webpage and on the Euna Solutions/Bonfire e‑procurement portal; some solicitations are also listed in the State of Oregon’s OregonBuys. Public notices are published in the Daily Journal of Commerce and the Gresham Outlook, and vendors should register on the city portal to receive solicitation notifications.

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

Vendors register with the City of Gresham via the Purchasing/Vendor Account page and are encouraged to create an account on the Euna Solutions/Bonfire portal to receive solicitation notifications. The city requires a current W‑9 and generally requires a City of Gresham business license to do business with the city.

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