Project includes asphalt pavement improvements, curb & gutter, entrance surfacing, and grading. The project also includes a hot mix asphalt (HMA) overlay, milling, rock edge wedge, pavement markings, and traffic control.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
126913
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
401.5
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
2,884
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:If sale is less than approximately $25,000, use sole source; otherwise go straight to the formal competitive bid: monitor the city's website and postings at City Hall; submit sealed, physical bids per RFPs. Note: No evidence this path is used; deprioritize and default to formal bidding.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, and Kansas statewide contracts; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Kingman (KS):No documented evidence of sole source contracting. Deprioritize and focus on the city's formal, sealed competitive bidding. Monitor the official website and City Hall notices; prepare sealed, physical bids in response to RFPs. Reliance on Kansas statutes suggests a low formal bidding threshold (approximately $25,000), pushing most significant buys into competitive bid—verify current thresholds with the city.
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There is no evidence that City of Kingman uses cooperative purchasing today, but you can position these co-ops as another option. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Kingman
Commission Commission Meeting
Date: Oct 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission meeting included updates on a housing grant intended to assist with residential rehab and the removal of dilapidated properties across five counties. A community member addressed the commission regarding the planning process for the municipal swimming pool, emphasizing the need for informed decision-making and clear intent before proceeding with further evaluations or expenditures. The commission also approved a resolution for a housing developer's application for tax credits and heard a proposal from the Parks Board to perform a comprehensive sound test on the municipal swimming pool to guide future repair efforts.
Kingman City Commission Commission Meeting
Date: Oct 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting addressed several municipal matters, including a public inquiry regarding the implementation of a level billing utility program and a discussion concerning a sound test for the Riverside Pool. The commission held a land bank session where they approved a change in floor plan for a specific housing lot development. Additionally, the commission reviewed a construction-related services supplement for the B Avenue box culvert project, involving discussions on inspection fees, project delays, and design adjustments regarding ADA accessibility and local street modifications.
Commission Special Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Kingman.
Who manages procurement contracts and purchasing for the City of Kingman?
Procurement and purchasing for the City of Kingman are administered by the City Manager and relevant department heads, with departments (such as police, fire, and utilities) managing department-specific procurements and city-issued solicitation documents naming the responsible office and contact.
Where does the City of Kingman post bids and RFPs?
The City of Kingman posts bids and RFPs as city-hosted solicitation files on the City of Kingman website and its asset storage; example solicitations (such as the highway-improvement RFQ) include submission instructions and list the City Manager as the contact for questions.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Kingman?
Vendors register interest and participate by responding to solicitations posted on the City of Kingman website and by using the solicitation-listed contact (typically the City Manager) to confirm submission requirements, required forms, and procedural questions for each solicitation.
Date: Sep 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed and approved a professional services request for concrete crushing, with a budget of up to $65,000 to be funded from capital improvements. Additionally, the commission authorized the mayor to sign the C-Clip supplemental agreement.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does the City of Kingman procure?
City of Kingman commonly procures public-works construction projects (streets/highway improvements), utilities-related goods and services, and public-safety equipment and municipal services; vendors should monitor solicitations for project scopes, specifications, and submission requirements.
What vendor requirements does the City of Kingman publish for solicitations?
City of Kingman specifies vendor compliance requirements—such as required forms, insurance, bonding, and licensing—within each solicitation; vendors should review each solicitation document for the exact certifications, required forms, and submission instructions.
How does the City of Kingman approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City Manager and the department responsible for the work administer City of Kingman procurement contracts and awards; solicitations and contract documents name applicable contacts and contain instructions for award, execution, and signature authority.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Kingman?
Procurement policies and standard contract terms for the City of Kingman are published within individual solicitations posted on the City of Kingman website; vendors should consult each solicitation for the governing terms, conditions, and submission requirements.