City of South Bend

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: South Bend, IN
Country:: US

City of South Bend RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Marion Street Trail RFP
Open
Aug 14, 2026
Closes
Sep 8, 2026
Work includes construction of approx 0.1 mile of a multi-use trail along the south side of marion street.
Ireland Road Sidewalk Extension RFP
Open
Aug 14, 2026
Closes
Sep 8, 2026
Work include construction of a sidewalk extension
City of South Bend - Well Improvements Project
Open
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Closes
Aug 25, 2026
Work includes construction of new drinking water wells. Work includes drilling and establishment of one well at each site, new watermains, and connection to the existing watermain, construction of new well buildings, and related site work.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
126081
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,121
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
103,201
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
60 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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How to Sell to City of South Bend

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
60 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $250,000, sole source is allowed with justification but is not commonly used—deprioritize; pivot to Sourcewell.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell; 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 South Bend: Sole source is allowed with justification under the code, but there is no evidence of awards over $250,000. This path is not commonly used for significant contracts—deprioritize 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
- City of South Bend uses cooperative purchasing and is an active Sourcewell participating agency (acct #137042). 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 South Bend

Common Council of the City of South Bend Common Council Meeting
Date: Jul 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Common Council held a meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding four ordinance amendments intended to modernize vehicle-related regulations and close enforcement gaps. These ordinances covered public nuisance definitions, abandoned vehicle procedures, improper vehicle parking, and regulations for large vehicles. Council members discussed the 'totality of circumstances' approach to nuisance enforcement, focusing on factors like vehicle storage and quantities, while clarifying that there are no caps on vehicle ownership. The session also addressed concerns regarding unauthorized vehicle repair businesses in residential areas.
Common Council Meeting
Date: Jul 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council meeting involved a public hearing on a zoning amendment regarding the rezoning of several properties on West Wayne Street to allow for duplex development, which was approved. Additionally, several ordinances were introduced for first reading, including regulations for animal care, public nuisances, abandoned vehicles, improper parking, large vehicle parking, and a separate zoning amendment for 1737 O'Brien Street. These bills were referred to their respective committees for further action.
Common Council of the City of South Bend Regular Meeting

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of South Bend.

Sharon McBride3rd District Councilmember

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Andy PetrieBattalion Chief

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