City of Rochester

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Rochester, MN
Country:: US

City of Rochester RFPs

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2026 Sanitary Sewer Pipe Lining Rehabilitation at Various Locations
Open
Aug 3, 2026
Closes
Aug 25, 2026
The City of Rochester is soliciting electronic bids for construction under Project No. J4348, 2026 Sanitary Sewer Pipe Lining Rehabilitation at Various Locations. The work includes rehabilitation and lining of 11,323 linear feet of 8-inch pipe, 2,116 linear feet of 12-inch pipe, and 97 linear feet of 15-inch pipe, with a bid bond required. It is an open construction procurement rather than a grant program, and bids are due August 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time (16:00 UTC).
Silver Lake Sediment Removal and Dam Modification
Open
Aug 4, 2026
Closes
Sep 9, 2026
Said Construction generally consists of Dredging, Dam Modification, Shoreline Restoration, Pedestrian Trail, Retaining Walls, and Bridge Pier Construction . The work includes the following approximate quantities of work: Dredging: 208,000 CY mechanical sediment removal; Dam Modification (Rock Arch Rapids and Whitewater Wave Pools): Remove existing dam; 14,700 SF sheet pile; 24,400 CY excavation; 75,000 tons rock; 1,020 CY grout; 1.6-acres native seeding. East Shoreline Restoration : 21,800 CY excavation; 3.9-acres native seeding. Pedestrian Trail and Retaining Walls : 9,000 SF concrete walk; 570 LF concrete retaining wall; 1,570 SF soldier pile wall; 5,650 SF block retaining wall; 780 LF ornamental metal railing; 1,470 LF decorative fencing; 1.0-acre turf seeding; 0.5-acre native seeding. Bridge Pier: 45 CY structural concrete; 455 LF steel H-piling 14", 6,900 LB reinforcement bars.
Sanitary Sewer Improvements West Zumbro Phase 2
Open
Aug 1, 2026
Closes
Aug 25, 2026
Approx 1 LS Railroad Protective Services; 2,370 LF of 36" Alternate Pipe Sewer; 8 EA Construct Structure Type 5 (72"); 210 LFof 42" Jack & Auger Casing; etc.

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Census ID
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167574
Employee FTE
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961.3
Population
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124,292
Procurement Hell Score
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50 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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50 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through TIPS, Sourcewell, and Minnesota CPV; 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 Rochester, MN shows near-total avoidance of sole-source awards above the competitive threshold. Contracts over $25,000 require formal competitive bidding, making sole source impractical. Deprioritize this route and pivot to cooperative purchasing.
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
- The City has used cooperative purchasing before and is authorized to do so (City Ordinance Chapter XII, Section 12.09). This path lets departments bypass formal competitive bidding for purchases over $25,000. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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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 Rochester

Citizens Advisory on Transit Minutes
Date: Jul 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included an informational report on transit operations for May 2026. The committee endorsed project goals for the Elton Hills Drive NW corridor, focusing on pavement conditions and safety, and selected a preferred cross-section for advisory to the City Council. Additionally, there was an introduction of VIA Transit Twin Cities LLC as a proposed operations contractor. The committee also resolved to provide a letter of support to RPT drivers to thank them for their service.
City Of Rochester Planning And Zoning Commission Minutes
Date: Aug 9, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The Commission reviewed and discussed an application for an Interim Use Permit (No. CD2023-001) involving the excavation of bedrock at 2660 Broadway Ave. Following a staff report presentation and input from consultants regarding the criteria in the Unified Development Code, the Commission voted to forward a recommendation of denial to the City Council. Additionally, a summary of a recent City Council meeting was provided.
Library Board Executive Committee Minutes
Date: Jul 7, 2023

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City of Rochester RFPs

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