Project consists of relocating City electric facilities to accommodate ODOT JP 32802(04) including removal and relocation of overhead electric lines, installation of underground crossings, poles conductors, and related improvements.
Buyer Attributes
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Census ID
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111353
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
7,030
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Not supported—pivot immediately to the formal bid route; contracts over $50,000 go through formal competitive bidding. Monitor the City’s website/Public Purchase and prepare to respond to IFBs/RFPs.
Coops:Buyer hasn’t historically used coops, but you can encourage them to explore OMES statewide contracts, HGACBuy, Sourcewell, and BuyBoard as future options.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Purcell
City Of Purcell Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council reviewed financial and utility reports, including updates on sales tax receipts and billing process changes. The City Manager provided updates on property developments, park facility improvements, and local infrastructure projects. The council approved resolutions increasing purchasing authority, authorizing expenditures for an airport hangar construction project, and entering into a utility relocation agreement with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. Additionally, the council convened in an executive session to discuss employment and real estate matters.
Purcell Public Works Authority Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting addressed the denial of a reimbursement request for expired electric utility rebate vouchers. The board approved services from Hoffman Water Wells, LLC for Well 4 maintenance and authorized expenditures for the OTA Water Tower Relocation Project through a joint resolution. Additionally, the board approved an agreement for professional engineering and surveying services and selected a consultant for right-of-way and easement acquisition related to the water storage facility relocation. An executive session was held to discuss personnel and real property matters with no resulting action, and administrative updates were provided regarding project status and public safety concerns.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Purcell.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Purcell?
Procurement oversight for City of Purcell follows a council–manager model: the five-member City Council appoints the City Manager and City Treasurer, who manage day-to-day purchasing, while the City Council retains governing authority and oversight.
Where does City of Purcell post bids and RFPs?
City of Purcell posts bids and RFPs on its official Bid Postings page on the city website, which lists current and historical solicitations and offers text/email notification sign-ups for new postings.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Purcell?
Vendor registration for City of Purcell is coordinated by the Department of Fiscal Affairs; vendors may contact Fiscal Affairs at 230 W Main St or 405-442-8202 to register, and can sign up for text/email notifications via the city’s Bid Postings page.
Purcell Parks And Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the Director's report, including the 90% plan for phase III of the walking trail, the completion of field maintenance projects, the upcoming Red Hill tree project, and tennis court resurfacing. Discussions were held regarding the recent NICA mountain bike race, improvements to the softball field area at Purcell Lake, and future projects for tennis court fencing. Upcoming events such as the Music Festival, Treats on the Trail, and the Christmas Parade were also reviewed, along with the postponement of the advisory board bylaws update.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Purcell meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What products and services does City of Purcell procure?
City of Purcell procures goods and services for municipal functions including utilities (water, wastewater, electric, solid-waste), public safety (police, fire), streets and right-of-way maintenance, parks and cemetery services, airport infrastructure, and general municipal operations and supplies.
How does City of Purcell approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Purcell’s Code of Ordinances assigns approval authority: the City Manager may reject and re-advertise bids under $7,500, while the City Council handles rejection and re-advertising for bids over $7,500; the Council is the governing approval body for higher-level contracts.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Purcell?
City of Purcell procurement policy is codified in the municipal Code of Ordinances (for example Sec. 2-171 on Competitive Bidding), which adopts Oklahoma statute 61 O.S. § 101 et seq. and sets local bidding procedures; the full code is available on the city’s code library.