The project consists of the construction of a new parking lot and renovated playing courts, including associated utilities, earthwork, landscaping, site amenities, lighting, and related work. A bike skills course and associated fine grading, landscaping, and site amenities will be provided as an additional alternate. Approx 920 LF PVC Conduit to Pole Lights; 22,835 SF Remove Bituminous Paving; 1.3 Acres Site Grading; 975 LCY Class 5 Subgrade; 2,650 LCY Select Granular Fill; etc.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
194660
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
185
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
40,717
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
54 / 100
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:Skip; the city avoids non-competitive awards. Pivot to coops instead.
Coops:The city has used MN CPV and Sourcewell before; 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 Maplewood strictly avoids non-competitive awards. Deprioritize sole source and pivot immediately to cooperative contracts. No sole source dollar threshold was provided.
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The city has used cooperative purchasing before (MN CPV and Sourcewell) 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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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Maplewood
Maplewood City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Nov 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council received a 2027 budget presentation from the Fire Department, which outlined a 10% increase request for staffing and technology upgrades. Discussions focused on proactive snow removal and overnight parking strategies, and the approval of 2027 charitable gambling fund awards. The council also authorized a Joint Powers Agreement with Little Canada for the replacement of a trail boardwalk and discussed plans for a future resolution to honor two local Major League Baseball players.
Community Design Review Board Meeting Transcript
Date: Jun 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board reviewed and approved a comprehensive sign plan application for Saint Jerome Catholic Church and School. The proposal involved retrofitting an existing monument sign with a dynamic display sign. Discussions addressed concerns regarding the lighting schedule, with the board noting a requirement that the sign must not be illuminated between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., as well as questions about the aesthetic consistency of the base and frame of the new sign.
Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Meeting
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Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Maplewood.
Mike DarrowAssistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources
Frequently asked questions
Who manages procurement policies and purchasing for the City of Maplewood?
The City of Maplewood operates under a Council‑Manager government and the Finance Department provides centralized financial management and purchasing support to city departments. Finance handles accounting, treasury services, and supports department purchasing and approvals per the city Finance page and City Council information.
Where does the City of Maplewood post bids and RFPs?
The City of Maplewood posts bids and RFPs on its Bid Postings page (CivicEngage) at https://maplewoodmn.gov/Bids.aspx. Vendors can view solicitations, download documents, and subscribe for notifications through that portal as described on the city’s Bid Postings page.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Maplewood?
Vendors register by creating a website account on the City of Maplewood’s Bid Postings (CivicEngage) portal to access solicitations and manage notifications. When applicable, business licenses are issued by Citizen Services (Office of the City Clerk), per the city’s Business Licenses & Registrations page.
May 13, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed and approved the final climate mitigation plan, which outlines strategies to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46% below 2013 levels by 2036. Additionally, the commission reviewed the upcoming Request for Proposal for residential recycling and trash hauling services. Key discussion points included the potential for bundling service contracts, establishing a review committee for the proposals, and the feasibility of using county grant funding to support the purchase of unified recycling carts for residents.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What vendor requirements does the City of Maplewood publish for procurement?
City of Maplewood requires vendors to review each posted solicitation for solicitation-specific vendor requirements, including required forms, insurance, bonding, and licensing. The Bid Postings page directs vendors to open individual solicitations for complete specifications, compliance documents, and submission instructions.
Where can vendors find procurement policies for the City of Maplewood?
City of Maplewood’s procurement ordinances and ordinance-level procurement rules are published in the Maplewood City Code (Municode), which is linked from the city’s Bid Postings page. Vendors may consult the City Code for ordinance language governing procurement and standard contract terms.
