What products and services does City of Parkersburg procure?

City of Parkersburg routinely procures supplies, contractual services, architect–engineer services (under state A/E rules), construction and public‑works services including labor, and manages disposal of surplus personal property under the municipal purchasing rules. Open‑market purchases under $25,000 are handled without newspaper advertisement.

What procurement requirements does City of Parkersburg publish for vendors?

Vendors must hold state business registration (WV State Tax Certificate) and obtain a City Business License; the municipal code authorizes bid deposits and performance bonds and the Finance Bids page specifies sealed‑proposal procedures. Food and alcohol vendors must supply food‑handler and ABCA/ABC permits where applicable.

How does City of Parkersburg approve procurement contracts and awards?

Purchasing is administered by the Director of Finance; competitive bidding and formal written contracts are required for procurements estimated at $25,000 or more, the Director may award or reject bids and require bonds, and emergency purchases must be reported to City Council and entered in the minutes.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Parkersburg?

Parkersburg Codified Ordinances §135.01 and the City Finance Department Bids & RFPs webpage are the authoritative sources for procurement policy, covering thresholds, notice requirements, bidder lists, bid deposits, award rules, and bond authority. Vendors should consult those pages for official terms and procedures.

Does City of Parkersburg have a supplier diversity or local vendor preference program?

The municipal code provides a resident (in‑state) vendor preference: where federal law permits, a resident vendor may receive preference if its bid is within 2% of the lowest qualified nonresident bid and the resident vendor submits a written claim; tie‑break rules can favor local vendors.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Parkersburg, WV
Country:: US

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Portable Battery-Operated Pipe Inspection Crawler System - (Request for Quote)
Posted
Oct 1, 2026
Closes
Oct 15, 2026
Sealed bids are being solicited for a complete, portable, battery-operated pipe inspection crawler system suitable for remote visual inspection and documentation of pipelines and conduits.
Portable Battery-Operated Pipe Inspection Crawler System - (Request for Quote)
Posted
Oct 1, 2026
Closes
Oct 15, 2026
Sealed bids are being solicited for a complete, portable, battery-operated pipe inspection crawler system suitable for remote visual inspection and documentation of pipelines and conduits.

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Employee FTE
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267
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62 / 100
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- Sole Source: Not practical here; route needs through cooperatives.
- Coops: Frequently procures through West Virginia statewide contracts, NASPO ValuePoint, GSA MAS IT/Security, 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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- City of Parkersburg, WV adheres to competitive bidding and shows no documented sole source contracts. Treat sole source as non-viable and redirect to cooperatives.
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- There is no evidence that City of Parkersburg uses cooperative purchasing today.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Parkersburg

Council of the City of Parkersburg Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting addressed key municipal infrastructure and regulatory matters. Highlights included the Mayor's update on solid waste and recycling contracts and the passage of an ordinance authorizing financing for waterworks and sewerage system improvements. The council also enacted legislation to amend solid waste regulations and established new bulk and area standards for accessory structures. Additionally, members advanced a proposal for a street vacation to support a hospital expansion project and received the annual report for the local police and fire pension funds.
Municipal Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Date: May 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Municipal Planning Commission discussed a petition for thoroughfare abandonment of an unnamed alley, which failed to pass after public opposition and concerns regarding drainage and property lines. The commission also reviewed and approved a petition from the Camden Clark Memorial Hospital Corporation for the abandonment of a portion of 7th Street to construct a new patient tower, contingent upon establishing fair market value and reserving utility easements. Additionally, the commission approved a petition to rezone several tax map parcels from R-3 Residential District to B-2 General Business District.
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Who manages procurement for City of Parkersburg?

Purchasing/Bids is administered by the City Finance Department and the City Director of Finance holds statutory purchasing authority under Parkersburg Codified Ordinances §135.01. The Finance Department operates Purchasing as a division and oversees bid administration, requisitions, and award oversight.

Where does City of Parkersburg post bids and RFPs?

City of Parkersburg posts official solicitations on the City Finance Department’s Bids & RFPs webpage and advertises required notices in a newspaper of general circulation per the municipal code. Sealed bids are submitted to Finance, openings are public, and bid tabulations are posted online.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Parkersburg?

Vendors register with the State (obtain a WV State Tax Certificate) and submit a City Business License Application to the City Finance Department; the Director of Finance also maintains a bidders' list used to solicit vendors for advertised bids. Contact Finance for application submission details.

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City of Parkersburg RFPs

Portable Battery-Operated Pipe Inspection Crawler System - (Request for Quote)

Portable Battery-Operated Pipe Inspection Crawler System - (Request for Quote)

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Portable Battery-Operated Pipe Inspection Crawler System - (Request for Quote)

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