The City of Spokane Facilities Department is soliciting bids to remove and replace seven water pump station doors at seven locations. This public works invitation to bid has an estimated value of $60,000–$90,000, and no pre-bid meeting is scheduled. The posting lists the solicitation as open for bidding, with bids due November 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific time.
The City of Spokane seeks proposals for general repair and maintenance of light duty vehicles and equipment under RFP 6637-26. This is a re-bid for contracted fleet services rather than a grant program. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's ProcureWare portal.
Sole Source:Only if truly proprietary/continuity-critical; coordinate with Purchasing for justification, Notice of Intent to Award, and any needed City Council waiver.
Coops:The City of Spokane has used cooperative purchasing before and relies on interlocal/co-op agreements to avoid formal bids. Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and TIPS/TAPS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Entity:City of Spokane (WA). No specific dollar threshold provided here.
Use this path only if your product is genuinely proprietary or required for continuity of existing city systems. Position as the only available provider, mirroring justifications previously accepted (e.g., ABB SOFTWARE). Work with Purchasing to:
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The City of Spokane has used cooperative purchasing before and relies on interlocal/co-op agreements to avoid formal bids. You can gain access to Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and TIPS/TAPS through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
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Oracle America, Inc. at City of Spokane
Effective: Apr 21, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details the annual renewal of Oracle's PeopleSoft and Database software maintenance and support services for the City of Spokane. The contract term is from April 21, 2026, to April 20, 2027. The total amount for these services is $230,073.00, excluding applicable taxes, with an overall cost including tax of $251,009.64. The renewal incorporates an existing agreement referenced as US-PS-TSSA-848173.
Oracle America, Inc. at City of Spokane
Effective: Apr 21, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details the annual support renewal for Oracle's PeopleSoft and Database software provided by Oracle America, Inc. to the City of Spokane for the period of April 21, 2025, to April 20, 2026. The total contract amount for this renewal is $213,030.57, excluding applicable taxes. The renewal covers various PeopleSoft enterprise modules and Oracle Database Enterprise Edition, reflecting an 8% annual CPI increase from the previous year's contract. The renewal also references a governing agreement US-PS-TSSA-848173.
Mythics, Inc at City of Spokane
Effective: Jun 17, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract between the City of Spokane and Mythics Inc. is for the purchase of Oracle Diagnostics Pack Licenses and Support, effective from June 17, 2022, through April 20, 2023. The total amount for the initial term, including applicable sales taxes, is $22,939.25. The contract was established via the Omnia National Cooperative (Maricopa County Contract #180233-022).
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Spokane City Council Briefing Session
Date: Nov 16, 2020Type: Meeting mention
The Council reviewed the advance agenda for upcoming legislative matters and set several ordinances for future public hearings. Action was taken to approve the advance agenda and various consent items, including pending claims and payments. Appointments were confirmed for the Citizens Transportation Advisory Board and the Office of the Police Ombudsman Commission. Several first reading ordinances were introduced, concerning comprehensive plan map amendments, zoning changes, and updates to the city's transportation and bike network maps.
Spokane City Council Official Gazette
Date: Mar 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting included an agenda review session and a legislative session. Key actions included the approval of contract amendments with DOWL, LLC, and Motorola Solutions, Inc., and the adoption of a commercial parking tax rule. The Council also accepted a Healthy and Sustainable Communities Grant, approved various departmental purchases, including vehicles and software/hardware contracts, and made appointments to city bodies. Resolutions were adopted regarding accounting directorships, grant funding, and the use of HEART funding for housing initiatives. The Council also passed ordinances related to public space activation and the vacation of an alleyway.
Spokane City Council Minutes
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Spokane under its procurement policies?
The City of Spokane Purchasing Department administers centralized procurement, with municipal governance provided by the City Council. Vendors can find Purchasing contact information and departmental guidance on the City of Spokane Purchasing landing page.
Where does the City of Spokane post bids and RFPs?
The City of Spokane posts official solicitations on its ProcureWare procurement portal at spokane.procureware.com; bid results and current projects are published on the City's Bid & Design pages, and bid questions may be sent to purchasing@spokanecity.org.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Spokane?
Vendors register with the City of Spokane via the Vendor Registration page and the ProcureWare portal; registering in ProcureWare ensures access to formal solicitations and issuance notices for City opportunities.
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The City Council conducted a briefing, administrative, and legislative session. Key agenda items included the deferral of an ordinance regarding public improvements, a discussion and substitution regarding noise disturbance ordinances, and the authorization of a letter of interest for a Department of Commerce grant for electrical vehicle chargers. The council also addressed a coronavirus response update, confirmed various board and commission appointments, approved an annual comprehensive plan amendment work program, and passed a budget ordinance for fiscal year 2020.
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What products and services does the City of Spokane procure?
The City of Spokane procures goods, purchased and personal services, architecture/engineering/surveying, public works, and consultant/qualification-based services; it also administers capital infrastructure programs (streets, water, wastewater, stormwater) and uses a Small Works roster for smaller projects.
Does the City of Spokane use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. Spokane Municipal Code section 07.06.140 authorizes intergovernmental and cooperative purchasing, and the City Purchasing Department also references use of state contracts and other cooperative instruments as authorized procurement methods.
What vendor requirements does the City of Spokane publish for bidders and contractors?
The City of Spokane Purchasing Policy requires bidders to be responsible and hold applicable licenses; for public works it specifies bonding, retainage, and bid bond rules by project value, and solicitation-specific insurance, cybersecurity, and contract forms are required per each solicitation.
How does the City of Spokane approve procurement contracts and awards (procurement contracts)?
Department Buyers may process purchases up to delegated thresholds while the Purchasing Department manages larger procurements; Spokane Municipal Code Chapter 07.06 sets procedures for bid protests, appeals, final acceptance, and formal contract approval.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Spokane?
Procurement policies and standard contract terms are published in the City of Spokane Purchasing Policy (ADMIN 5500-25-01) and Spokane Municipal Code Chapter 07.06, which together cover bid protests, sole-source rules, intergovernmental purchases, exceptions, and the Priority Hire Program.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of Spokane use?
The City of Spokane maintains a Priority Hire Program (SMC 07.06.800–07.06.880) and procurement preferences for recycled-content, PCB-free, and clean-fuel products; the Office of Economic Development connects small and minority businesses with local associations and OMWBE resources for City opportunities.