City of Tacoma

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Tacoma, WA
Country:: US

City of Tacoma RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

WOOD POLE TEST, INSPECTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES (REBID) SPECIFICATION NO. PT26-0181F RFP
Open
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Closes
Sep 15, 2026
This Request for Bids is for the provision of wood pole test, inspection, and treatment services.
Submersible Electrical Connectors RFP
Open
Aug 10, 2026
Closes
Aug 25, 2026
Supply submersible connectors.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR BIDS ECOLOGICAL SERVICES SPECIFICATION NO. ES26-0076N
Open
-
Closes
Aug 26, 2026
The City of Tacoma is soliciting bids to establish contracts with qualified vendors to perform ecological services for various critical areas and City-owned properties.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
176868
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
4,290.2
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
229,816
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
35 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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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.
TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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How to Sell to City of Tacoma

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
35 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $200,000, use sole source only if the solution is truly unique/proprietary; coordinate a formal justification if over $200,
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell or OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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.
Sole Source
- City of Tacoma (WA) occasionally awards sole source for highly specialized IT or proprietary technology. Validate uniqueness (e.g., system compatibility or singular expertise). For any contract over $200,000, work with the relevant department to build the formal justification. If your offer doesn’t meet these strict criteria, pivot to a cooperative purchasing path.
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
- City of Tacoma actively uses cooperative purchasing to streamline buys. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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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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City of Tacoma Contracts

Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities

CLEARGOV.INC at City of Tacoma
Effective: Feb 1, 2022Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Services Contract (CW2247730) between the City of Tacoma and ClearGov,Inc., effective January 28, 2022, is for ClearGov Setup and Digital Budget Book Subscription Services. Services commence on February 1, 2022, with an initial scope covered by a "Not to Exceed Amount" of $35,483.33 plus taxes, specifically for setup and an 11-month pro-rata subscription ending December 31, 2022. The contract also outlines an "Initial" subscription period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025, with an annual fee of $32,600, and includes provisions for further annual renewals.
Cleargov Inc at City of Tacoma
Effective: Dec 17, 2021Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. CW2247730 between the City of Tacoma and ClearGov, Inc., effective December 31, 2022. It extends the digital budget book subscription services until December 31, 2023, and increases the contract's total not-to-exceed amount to $71,441.13. The amendment also includes a Certificate of Liability Insurance for ClearGov, Inc., naming the City of Tacoma as an additional insured, and electronic signature disclosures.
Cleargov Inc at City of Tacoma
Effective: Jan 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is Amendment No. 2 to the contract CW2247730 between the City of Tacoma and CLEARGOV, INC. for a Digital Budget Book Subscription. Effective December 31, 2023, this amendment extends the service period from December 31, 2023, to December 31, 2024, and increases the total compensation not to exceed amount from $71,441.13 to $107,398.93.

Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Tacoma

City of Tacoma City Council Voting Record
Date: Aug 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council approved several resolutions, including 12-year limited property tax exemptions for two multi-family housing developments and a contract for pavement improvements at the Solid Waste Management Recovery and Transfer Center. Additionally, the council authorized an increase to and extension of a contract for legal services with the Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel and made appointments to the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee. Other actions included a proclamation for Emergency Management Awareness Month and the presentation of regional awards.
Tacoma City Council Voting Record
Date: Jul 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the adoption of a consent agenda featuring a contract for a City Wellness Platform and routine payroll payments. Regular agenda items included the approval of settlement agreements regarding the D-to-M Street Track and Signal project, the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project, and a claim against the City for property damage. Appointments were confirmed for the Tacoma Housing Authority and committees for an initiative measure. The council passed a resolution opposing specific initiative measures concerning parental rights and athletics. Additionally, amendments to municipal code regarding competitive solicitation and small public works contracts were passed, while resolutions regarding council rules of procedure were continued to the following week.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Tacoma.

Gail HimesADA Coordinator

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Christopher KarlAssistant Chief, Administrative Services Bureau

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City of Tacoma RFPs

WOOD POLE TEST, INSPECTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES (REBID) SPECIFICATION NO. PT26-0181F RFP

Submersible Electrical Connectors RFP

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR BIDS ECOLOGICAL SERVICES SPECIFICATION NO. ES26-0076N

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City of Tacoma Contracts

CLEARGOV.INC at City of Tacoma

Cleargov Inc at City of Tacoma

Cleargov Inc at City of Tacoma

Early Buyer Signals

City of Tacoma City Council Voting Record

Tacoma City Council Voting Record

Key Contacts

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City of Tacoma RFPs

WOOD POLE TEST, INSPECTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES (REBID) SPECIFICATION NO. PT26-0181F RFP

Submersible Electrical Connectors RFP

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR BIDS ECOLOGICAL SERVICES SPECIFICATION NO. ES26-0076N

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City of Tacoma Contracts

CLEARGOV.INC at City of Tacoma

Cleargov Inc at City of Tacoma

Cleargov Inc at City of Tacoma

Early Buyer Signals

City of Tacoma City Council Voting Record

Tacoma City Council Voting Record

Key Contacts

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City Of Tacoma Operational Strategy And Administrative Committee Minutes

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City of Tacoma RFPs

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City of Tacoma Contracts

CLEARGOV.INC at City of Tacoma

Cleargov Inc at City of Tacoma

Cleargov Inc at City of Tacoma

Early Buyer Signals

City of Tacoma City Council Voting Record

Tacoma City Council Voting Record

Key Contacts

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City of Tacoma RFPs

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City of Tacoma Contracts

CLEARGOV.INC at City of Tacoma

Cleargov Inc at City of Tacoma

Cleargov Inc at City of Tacoma

Early Buyer Signals

City of Tacoma City Council Voting Record

Tacoma City Council Voting Record

Key Contacts

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City Of Tacoma Operational Strategy And Administrative Committee Minutes

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