City of Lamar

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Lamar, CO
Country:: US

City of Lamar RFPs

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City of Lamar - Brownfields Cleanup Project Main Cafe
Open
Jul 24, 2026
Closes
Aug 31, 2026
The City of Lamar, Colorado issued Request for Proposals (solicitation BID 46-002) seeking a qualified environmental consultant to manage the EPA Brownfields Cleanup grant awarded for the former Main Cafe property located at 112 S. Main Street in Lamar. The selected consultant will oversee the assessment, cleanup planning, and remediation activities for the contaminated site using EPA Brownfields Cleanup grant funds. Proposals must be submitted through BidNet Direct, the City's official procurement portal, by August 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM MDT.

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Census ID
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Population
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7,588
Procurement Hell Score
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62 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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62 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Deprioritized; use competitive bidding instead.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Colorado State Price Agreements, MAPO, NASPO ValuePoint, and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- City of Lamar: No documented sole source usage. Deprioritize this path and focus on preparing a competitive proposal aligned with the city’s formal procurement process. No specific sole source dollar threshold cited.
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
- There is no evidence that City of Lamar uses cooperative purchasing today. You can position these co-ops as another option, and you can gain access to the recommended path through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
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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 Lamar

Lamar City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Jul 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a presentation regarding the grand opening of the Prowers County Market and the efforts involved in bringing the store back to the community. Additionally, the council addressed public concerns regarding a proposal to investigate the sale of the Lamar Utility Board to Southeast Power. The council clarified that they are currently only exploring the offer and have not made any final decisions, emphasizing that the council does not hold the sole authority to sell the utility.
Lamar City Council Meeting
Date: Jul 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included reports on community events, such as the successful Fourth of July celebration and future events like Fight Night and local market openings. The Council discussed public concerns regarding fireworks regulations, including an incident with a small fire, and clarified the distinction between professional permitted displays and unauthorized personal usage. Reports from the City Treasurer and Clerk highlighted progress on the Tyler software implementation, an EPA grant award for brownfield assessment, and updates on various municipal modules. The City Administrator provided updates on parks department sponsorship success, a recent successful fly-in event, and upcoming training sessions, while also commending the police department for an increase in traffic safety enforcement.
Lamar City Council Meeting
Date: Jun 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting addressed various community concerns regarding the documentation of issues through proper dispatch channels. Several community members provided feedback on the benefits of local water aerobics programs. Reports were provided by the City Treasurer and City Clerk concerning the status of the Brownfield cleanup grant, software transitions to the new Tyler system, and issues regarding a mailing glitch with utility bill statements.