The City of La Crosse seeks proposals for a comprehensive pest-control contract covering municipal facilities, including routine inspections, treatments, and emergency responses. Services include termite inspection and control, bird proofing, animal trapping, rodent control, extermination, and fumigation as needed. The contractor must comply with applicable environmental and safety regulations and provide the labor, equipment, chemicals, and documentation of pest activity and remediation.
The City of La Crosse, Wisconsin is seeking design and construction services for remodeling office space at its Wastewater Treatment Plant under project 974#. The work includes design and engineering, painting, flooring replacement, window replacement and infilling, air-conditioning replacement, HVAC, electrical conduit, metal fabrication, and related renovation work. Pre-qualification is required, and digital bidding documents are available for a fee; responses are due September 30, 2026.
Work includes approx 1,900 LF perimeter barrier; 1 LS clear and grub; 1 LS excavation; 205 LF 1" copper water service line; 308 LF 4" PVC SDR-26 sanitary lateral; 465 LF sawing (bituminous); 2,700 SF hydroseeding and mulching, temporary seeding.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
205657
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
500
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
50,784
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
74 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Extremely rare; steer the conversation back to issuing a formal solicitation.
Coops:Frequently procures through NASPO ValuePoint and Sourcewell; 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 La Crosse (WI):Sole source awards are extraordinarily rare. The purchasing ordinance does not define clear thresholds, pushing most buys into formal competitive bidding. Practical takeaways: deprioritize sole source, monitor DemandStar and QuestCDN for relevant bids, and build relationships to anticipate needs that will be publicly solicited.
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There is no evidence that the City of La Crosse uses cooperative purchasing today. 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 La Crosse Contracts
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Kemper Sports Management, Inc. at City of La Crosse
Effective: Apr 9, 2011Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is the Second Amendment to the Management Agreement between the City of La Crosse and Kemper Sports Management, Inc. for the Forest Hills Golf Course. It extends the agreement term from April 9, 2011, to April 9, 2028, and outlines a new Driving Range Project where KSM commits up to $160,000 in funding to be reimbursed by the Owner through revenue sharing (with a total reimbursement example of $172,800). The amendment also establishes an annual management fee of $90,000, subject to annual increases, and updates financial management and insurance clauses.
Kemper Sports Management, Inc. at City of La Crosse
Effective: Apr 9, 2010Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Management Agreement, effective April 9, 2010, for one year, outlines the terms under which Kemper Sports Management, Inc. (KSM) will manage the Forest Hills Golf Course for the City of La Crosse. KSM is responsible for operational, financial, and marketing services. The City of La Crosse, as Owner, is responsible for all operating and capital expenses. KSM will receive an annual management fee of $84,000, paid monthly, and reimbursement for up to $5,000 in approved out-of-pocket expenses.
Kemper Sports Management, Inc. at City of La Crosse
Effective: Apr 9, 2011Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is the First Amendment to the Management Agreement between the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin (Owner) and Kemper Sports Management, Inc. (KSM) for the operations management of Forest Hills Golf Course. Executed on May 26, 2016, the amendment primarily extends the term of the original agreement. The revised term for the management services now runs from April 9, 2011, to April 9, 2018.
La Crosse Area Community Foundation Corporation at City of La Crosse
Effective: Dec 9, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of La Crosse
Employee Benefit Trust Fund Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed and selected new vendors for the Employee Benefit Trust Fund following an RFP process, specifically choosing a new Third Party Administrator (moving to Allegiance), a new network provider (moving to Alliance and Cigna), and a new Prescription Benefit Manager (moving to Riteway), effective January 1, 2027. Additionally, the committee noted that data collection regarding stop-loss insurance for the upcoming year is still in progress.
Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Redevelopment Authority meeting covered several key items, including the monthly financial report and project management updates for the River Point District. The board approved the cost for the installation and removal of snow fencing for Oktoberfest at the River Point District. Additionally, they approved a second extension to the option to purchase agreement with MSP Reach Estate, Inc. for Lot 6. Discussions also included status updates on various lots (Lot 11 and Lot 1), a video presentation from BVisions Media, and consideration regarding parking improvements and maintenance agreements for Outlot 9, as well as land acquisitions for the River Point District, though no action was taken on those specific items.
Board Of Public Works Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of La Crosse.
Where does the City of La Crosse post bids and RFPs?
The City of La Crosse posts bidding documents and online submissions on its Engineering Bids page and uses QuestCDN for plans/specs and bid submittals. The Engineering Bids page includes bid opening schedules and links to QuestCDN-hosted PDFs.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of La Crosse?
Vendors complete prequalification for the City of La Crosse by submitting a Bidder’s Proof of Responsibility via email to apvendors@cityoflacrosse.org. The Finance Department pages list Purchasing Buyer and AP/vendors contacts for additional support.
What products and services does the City of La Crosse procure?
The City of La Crosse routinely procures vehicles, equipment, supplies, and construction/engineering public-works services. Finance handles procurement of goods while the Engineering Department posts construction solicitations, plans/specs, and vendor contacts.
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The Board approved construction contract change orders and established a new No Parking Zone on the 400 block of 12th Street North. Additionally, a policy proposal regarding public sidewalks near tree cells was reviewed and approved.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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What vendor requirements does the City of La Crosse publish?
The City of La Crosse publishes solicitation-specific vendor requirements on its Engineering Bids page, including General Conditions, bid and payment bond forms, contracts, lien waivers, and required affidavits. Insurance requirements are listed for specific permits such as the Outdoor Mobile Food Vendor License.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of La Crosse?
Procurement for the City of La Crosse is managed by the Finance Department (Purchasing & Printing); standard solicitation terms and policy PDFs (General Conditions, contract and bond forms, Section II/III) are published on the Engineering Bids page. Vendors should consult those PDFs for solicitation-level terms.
