Work includes sidewalks, curb and gutter, storm drainage, street lighting, landscaping, irrigation, paving, and all other work necessary to complete the project as specified and shown in the contract documents.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and state-level cooperative contracts (e.g., Washington DES); 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 Lakewood uses sole source occasionally for specialized or emergency human services. Deprioritize unless your offering provides critical service continuity or is a unique solution that mirrors past justifications. If it qualifies, work with the relevant city department to build the case for council review (required for contracts over $10,000). If not, pivot immediately to cooperative purchasing.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
The City uses cooperative purchasing and is a confirmed participant (e.g., Sourcewell). Position your offer as a pre-competed piggyback purchase to streamline approval.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Lakewood
Lakewood Municipal Court Court Session
Date: Oct 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The court session involved the processing of multiple criminal cases, including matters involving assault, domestic violence, harassment, and obstruction of law enforcement. The judge addressed various procedural requirements, such as scheduling continuances due to the need for interpreters, appointing legal counsel, and setting bail amounts. The court also conducted a review of specific cases, accepted pleas, entered guilty verdicts for assault and providing false statements, revoked a stipulated order of continuance, and rescinded a previous domestic violence no-contact order in one of the cases.
Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: Oct 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee engaged in a discussion regarding the regulation of ebikes and e-scooters, focusing on safety concerns in public spaces and on local streets. Key topics included the enforcement challenges related to different classes of electric vehicles, the potential utility of impoundment as a deterrent for non-compliant behavior, and the balance between public education initiatives and strict regulatory measures. The committee also addressed the need for community engagement to inform future code revisions and reviewed informational materials regarding surveillance technologies.
Lakewood Municipal Court Hearing
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Lakewood.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Lakewood?
The City Manager has authority to enter into specified contracts and administer procurement under the oversight of the seven-member City Council (LMC 3.32.020). Individual City departments administer purchasing and execute contracts for solicitations they issue.
Where does City of Lakewood post bids and RFPs?
City of Lakewood posts public bids, RFPs, and RFQs on its linked QuestCDN QAP online bidding portal; the City also maintains an archive of public notices and solicitations on its RFP/RFQ/Bids category page.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Lakewood?
Vendors register through the City of Lakewood's linked QuestCDN QAP Online Bidding Portal and should follow the QAP registration guide. The City also requires a completed vendor form and a City of Lakewood business license where applicable.
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Date: Sep 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The court session addressed several legal matters, including a probation review for an individual in custody. The court also processed a motion to revoke a stipulated order of continuance, leading to a guilty verdict for criminal trespass, and conducted an arraignment where a guilty plea was entered for a charge of theft in the third degree.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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Does City of Lakewood use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
City of Lakewood participates in the Washington State Purchasing Cooperative and maintains interlocal joint purchasing agreements, including a documented joint purchasing agreement with the City of Bellevue, as listed on the City's Interlocal Agreements page.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Lakewood?
City of Lakewood's procurement policies and contract rules are codified in the Lakewood Municipal Code and supplemented by the City's Grant Requirements PDF linked from the Finance FAQ; see LMC sections on conflicts of interest and lawful hiring for vendor-related rules.