Construction of a box culvert for the extension of burlington street and removal/replacement of the existing trail. The sanitary sewer improvements include realignment of the sewer main and removal of the existing siphon across ralston creek. The realignment starts at the southwest corner of the united seed property and then follows the burlington road row/paving to 72nd street. A temporary aerial crossing of the creek is included in the project. group b: 2025 burlington street extension and 75th street improvements include removal and replacement of burlington street from 76th to 75th street and then new paving and alignment from 75th to 72nd streets. The work on 75th street includes removal of the existing street and replacement with the addition of on-street parking. Along both streets streetscape, lighting, sidewalks and storm sewer are included.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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169594
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
6,382
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
47 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source. Otherwise, do not pursue; the city avoids non-competitive awards. Pivot back to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and NASPO ValuePoint; 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 Ralston shows no evidence of approving sole source awards above $50,000. Procurement culture is rigid and avoids non-competitive bids; immediately pivot to cooperative contracts instead.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative vehicles by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
The city actively uses cooperative purchasing.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Ralston
Ralston City Council Special Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council held a special session to discuss and act upon several budgetary and administrative items. Key actions included the repeal of a resolution concerning the use of lottery fund interest, the approval of new fees for refuse collection, and the adoption of the One- and Six-Year Street Improvement Plan. Furthermore, the Council addressed sewer use charge adjustments, adopted the annual budget statement, and established the property tax request for the upcoming fiscal period.
Ralston City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council discussed updates from various departments, including parks and recreation projects, police hiring processes, and infrastructure work. Key legislative actions included the second readings of ordinances creating street and sewer improvement districts, as well as an ordinance authorizing bond anticipation notes for project financing. The council also approved a telecommunication franchise ordinance, authorized purchase agreements for right-of-way easements, and approved an amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to join a regional narcotics task force. Additionally, a resolution was passed declaring certain property surplus.
Ralston City Council Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Ralston.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Ralston?
The City of Ralston's procurement is handled by the city administration and its operating departments under the Mayor and City Council; departments such as Administration, Finance, Public Works, Police, Fire, Building & Safety, and the Library manage department-level purchases.
Where does the City of Ralston post bids and RFPs?
The City of Ralston posts bids and RFPs on its official 'RFP / Bid Opportunities' webpage and publishes council agendas (which may include procurement items) on the eCode360 agendas portal; vendors can also check Nebraska DAS Materiel Purchasing for cooperative state opportunities.
What products and services does the City of Ralston procure?
The City of Ralston routinely procures goods and services for street and road maintenance, sanitary sewer services, public-safety equipment and services, library materials and operations, parks and arena support, community development and building/permit services, and general administrative supplies and services.
Date: Aug 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council meeting involved discussions regarding personnel updates, including the retirement of a long-time city employee and the appointment of an interim Chief of Police, as well as the engagement of a firm to assist in the search for a permanent Chief. Department heads provided updates on various city projects, including street and sewer maintenance, upcoming community events like the Plein Air Festival and Ralston Days, and ongoing recycling program changes. A public hearing was held regarding the Belmont-Sunset-Highland Stormwater Infrastructure Phase 1 project, with reports on its scope and cost estimates. Additionally, the Council approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance form.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Ralston meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
How does the City of Ralston approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Ralston requires City Council approval for contracts exceeding $30,000 under Ralston Municipal Code Chapter 1, Section 1-1501 and Ordinance No. 1329; council agenda postings on eCode360 publicly document contract approvals and awards.
Where can vendors find the City of Ralston's procurement policies and standard contract terms?
The City of Ralston’s purchasing policy is codified in the Ralston Municipal Code, Chapter 1, Section 1-1501 ('Purchases; How Made') available on eCode360; Ordinance Nos. 1328 and 1329 (April 2024) revised bidding thresholds and council approval rules.
