What products and services does the City of Richland procure?

The City of Richland routinely procures construction and public works, information technology, routine goods and supplies, and manages surplus personal property and contractor prequalification for trades. Category-specific guidance and examples are available on the Purchasing and Public Works pages.

Does the City of Richland use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The City of Richland uses Cooperative Purchasing Agreements and maintains a cooperative purchasing page listing available cooperative options. Vendors and agencies can review that page to determine which contracts the City allows for piggybacking or shared purchasing.

What vendor requirements does the City of Richland publish?

City of Richland publishes Purchase Order Terms and Conditions and contractor prequalification procedures that establish vendor compliance requirements. Specific insurance, bonding, licensing, and other requirements are specified in individual solicitations and prequalification documents linked on the Purchasing pages.

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

City of Richland’s Purchasing Division pages (Purchasing; Bids & RFPs) provide the City’s procurement policies and standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions. Vendors can consult those pages for policy language, procurement procedures, and links to eProcurement resources.

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

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RFQ #26-0069 - Architectural & Engineering Services for Richland Public Library HVAC System Improvements
Posted
Sep 20, 2026
Closes
Oct 7, 2026
The City of Richland is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms or consultant teams for architectural and engineering services for HVAC improvements at the Richland Public Library. The scope includes evaluation of existing HVAC systems, design of improvements, support for the bidding process, and construction support under a single contract. The solicitation requires compliance with nondiscrimination and ADA requirements and encourages participation by disadvantaged business enterprises.
RFQ #26-0072 - Lamb Weston Effluent WWTP Capacity Upgrade Study
Posted
Sep 20, 2026
Closes
Oct 6, 2026
The City of Richland has issued RFQ #26-0072 for qualified firms to provide design services for a capacity upgrade study at its wastewater treatment plant. The work will stress-test the plant against future elevated pollutant levels from Lamb Weston and includes professional engineering and design analysis rather than construction or equipment procurement. The solicitation requires nondiscrimination and ADA compliance and encourages participation by disadvantaged business enterprises.
Safe Routes to School Improvements Design Services
Posted
Sep 6, 2026
Closes
Sep 22, 2026
The City of Richland is seeking drafting and design services to prepare construction plans for improvements along elementary school walk routes. The work includes 20-MPH speed zones, flashing beacons, speed feedback signs, raised crosswalks, rectangular rapid flashing beacons, street lighting, and ADA curb ramps. This is a professional-services contract for design work supporting improvements that will be publicly bid for construction, not a grant program.

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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell 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 Richland: No evidence of sole source awards (2020–2025). Deprioritize this path and redirect to cooperative purchasing. Note: Piggybacking is authorized (RMC 3.04) and can bypass formal bidding otherwise required for larger buys (e.g., over $50,000).
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- City of Richland uses cooperative purchasing and is authorized to piggyback (RMC 3.04).
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Frequently asked questions

Who manages procurement and purchasing contracts for the City of Richland?

The City of Richland Purchasing Division is the City’s centralized procurement office responsible for procurement contracts and purchasing. The Purchasing Division manages bids, rosters, contractor prequalification, and posts solicitations; contact details and resources are available on the City’s Purchasing pages.

Where does the City of Richland post bids and RFPs?

The City of Richland posts quotes, bids, and RFPs on PublicPurchase (PublicPurchase.com) through its eProcurement partnership. Vendors can find current solicitations and subscribe via the Purchasing Division’s 'Public Purchase' page to receive notifications and access solicitation documents.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Richland?

Vendors register through the City of Richland’s eProcurement partner, PublicPurchase, to receive notifications and submit responses. Complete registration and subscribe to solicitations via the Purchasing Division’s 'Public Purchase' page to access documents and bid notices.

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