City of Park Rapids

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Park Rapids, MN
Country:: US

City of Park Rapids RFPs

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2026 Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) City of Park Rapids RFP
Open
Aug 15, 2026
Closes
Sep 15, 2026
The Project generally consists of removals, excavation, water service replacement, plumbing, electrical, bituminous pavement, concrete walk, concrete pavement. Approx 2,000 SF Remove & Replace Sidewalk; 500 SF Remove & Replace Concrete Driveway Pavement; 900 SF Remove & Replace Bituminous Pavements; 4,000 LF Pre- and Post Sewer Service Inspection; 4,000 LF Replace Water Service Line; 50 ea Electrical Grounding Inspection; etc.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
204750
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
4,447
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 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
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Startup Friendliness
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TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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How to Sell to City of Park Rapids

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
55 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Deprioritize; redirect to Sourcewell unless the buyer insists and can justify.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell; 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 Park Rapids, MN: No evidence of sole source awards for significant purchases—deprioritize to avoid delays.
- Thresholds context: Council approval triggers at $2,500 for direct purchases; competitive bidding at $100,000. No specific sole source dollar threshold identified.
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 Park Rapids has used cooperative purchasing (e.g., recent high-value purchase via Sourcewell). The city can be onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
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 Park Rapids

City Of Park Rapids City Council Work Session
Date: May 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The session included a presentation from the Parks, Beautification & Urban Forestry Committee detailing park improvements and future planning goals. Additionally, the council heard a presentation regarding the Family Resource Center - YESS, with a request for the city to act as a fiscal host for grant funding to support community resources. The request regarding fiscal agency was referred to the Finance Committee for further review.
Park Rapids City Council Work Session
Date: Apr 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council discussed a proposal for an America's 250th semiquincentennial community picnic to be hosted at Depot Park, intended to be a free event funded by the liquor store budget. Additionally, the council determined the date for a future Strategic Planning Session.
Park Rapids City Council Work Session
Date: Feb 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council held a work session to discuss the management and logistics of the Second Street Stage event, particularly concerning the proposed one-block buffer zone and the participation of food trucks. Key topics included traffic control, emergency access, parking availability, and vendor coordination within the event area. Various stakeholders, including the Downtown Business Association, local business owners, and food truck operators, debated the balance between supporting established downtown businesses and incorporating additional vendor options to enhance the community experience. The council encouraged continued collaboration between the event organizers and vendors to reach a mutually beneficial arrangement.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Park Rapids.

Paul KlettenbergBuilding Official

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Jeffrey AppelChief of Police

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