The City of Marshall is soliciting bids for the East Lyon Street Bike Trail, solicitation PK-012. The project involves installing an approximately 8-to-10-foot-wide concrete trail from East Main Street to Jewett Street. The solicitation is currently out for bid with bids opening October 6, 2026, and the project is funded in part by Transportation Alternatives grant funds rather than being a grant program solicitation.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
194661
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
116
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
14,171
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 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:If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and BuyBoard; 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 Marshall, MN rarely uses sole source and prefers competition. No specific sole source dollar threshold cited. Given frequent formal bids and a low $25,000 competitive bidding threshold, deprioritize sole source and steer to cooperative purchasing instead.
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The City has used cooperative purchasing (e.g., Sourcewell participation and listed as a BuyBoard customer). 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 Marshall
City Of Marshall Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program 2025-2029
Date: Jun 18, 2025Type: Strategic Plan
The City of Marshall's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) outlines its strategy to comply with NPDES Phase II regulations and improve local water quality, particularly for the Redwood, Cottonwood, and Minnesota Rivers. The program focuses on reducing phosphorus and suspended solids discharge. Key strategic elements include public education and outreach, fostering public participation, proper management of construction sites and municipal operations, reviewing and amending ordinances, and implementing best management practices to restore aquatic habitats and enhance the urban environment.
Marshall Public Schools Board Meeting
Date: Jan 7, 2019Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included discussions and decisions on various topics. Nominations and elections were held for positions such as Board Chair, Vice Chair, school board clerk, and treasurer. The board also discussed and approved board committees. There was a discussion regarding Board of Directors compensation, and it was decided to keep it the same. The board also discussed personnel matters and authorized proceeding with facilities and referendum planning. A presentation was given on the "On to College" program, detailing its mission, funding, and integration into the school day to enhance college readiness and affordability for students.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Marshall.
Who manages procurement policies and purchasing for City of Marshall?
The City of Marshall municipal government manages procurement policies and purchasing, with city departments handling solicitations and the City Council exercising final authority and the right to approve or reject bids. Departments issue solicitations and council-level action governs awards as shown on city notices.
Where does City of Marshall post bids and RFPs?
City of Marshall posts bids and RFPs on the City of Marshall eGram portal and on the City of Marshall website's Bid Results/news pages. Vendors should monitor the eGram portal and the city's Bid Results/news pages for posted solicitations and public bid results.
What vendor requirements does City of Marshall publish?
City of Marshall publishes vendor requirements within each solicitation/RFP posted on its website. Vendors must review each solicitation for exact insurance, bonding, licensing, required forms, terms, and submission instructions specified in that RFP or bid packet.
Marshall Public Schools Board Meeting
Date: Jun 17, 2019Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting of Marshall Public Schools discussed the implementation of e-learning days, focusing on the plan's development, state criteria, and parameters. The discussion included staff availability, student attendance, and the impact on early childhood, Parkside, and West site students. The plan involves teachers posting activities on Schoology, providing accessible instruction for students with special needs, and offering professional development sessions for staff. The board also touched on the importance of flexibility within the plan, notification procedures for families, and addressing the needs of non-English-speaking children.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Marshall meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
How does City of Marshall approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City Council is the approving authority for procurement awards for City of Marshall and reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Solicitations are issued by city departments, and award approvals, rejections, and contract actions are overseen or ratified at council meetings.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Marshall?
City of Marshall maintains department-level Policies & Procedures pages on its website and publishes procurement terms within individual solicitations/RFPs. Vendors should consult the relevant department policy page and each solicitation for the city's standard terms, submission instructions, and departmental rules.