Does the City of West Bend use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

Yes. The City of West Bend leverages State of Wisconsin cooperative contracts for certain procurements: the Information Systems (IT) department explicitly procures hardware and software off State purchasing contracts and the City uses VendorNet/state cooperative contracts where appropriate.

How does the City of West Bend approve procurement contracts and awards?

The City of West Bend approves contracts and awards through the Common Council together with the Mayor; operating departments administer procurements and present items for Council consideration. Council agendas and minutes documenting approvals are published on the City’s public meetings portal.

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

Vendors can find the City of West Bend’s purchasing and contracting ordinances in the Municipal Code published on the City government website; consult the Municipal Code for formal purchasing rules and standard contract terms that govern City procurements.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: West Bend, WI
Country:: US

City of West Bend RFPs

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Q26-03: 1100 & 1110 S. 7th Ave. Drainage Improvements(Request for Quote)
Open
Aug 25, 2026
Closes
Sep 2, 2026
Work includes approx. 81 LF of 4" PVC curb drain, 50 SF of concrete sidewalk replacement, 10 LF of 24" concrete curb and gutter replacement, 15 SY of topsoil/seed/fertilizer/mulch/water, and 510 SY of salvaged topsoil/seed/fertilizer/water, along with removals, unclassified excavation, grading, and erosion and sediment control.

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Census ID
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136600
Employee FTE
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223
Population
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32,268
Procurement Hell Score
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58 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $25,000, sole source is under the bid threshold; however, deprioritize—no evidence of acceptance; pivot to a cooperative path.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and BuyBoard; 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 West Bend, WI:
- No evidence of sole source contracting in public records.
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- City of West Bend uses cooperative purchasing; prioritize this route to bypass the $25,000 formal bid threshold. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of West Bend

Downtown Business Improvement District Board Special Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and reviewed a downtown lighting proposal, ultimately approving the use of $50,000 in funds with a provision for an additional $50,000 depending on private funding efforts. Additionally, the board evaluated holiday lighting vendor quotes and approved the proposal from Blingle.
City Of West Bend Airport Commission Minutes
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed and recommended approval to the Common Council for a hangar lease agreement for Flat Six Holdings LLC regarding Lot #1. Additionally, the commission conducted a review of the 2027 budget, recommending adjustments to the US Cellular rent allocation and the Cityworks pricing before forwarding it to the Council. The session also included the delivery of the Airport Manager's report and a preliminary discussion concerning the future airport manager role.

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Key Contacts

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Colin ShorttsAssistant Finance Director

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Joe WeinertBattalion Chief, West Bend Fire Department (City of West Bend, WI)

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Frequently asked questions

Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of West Bend?

Procurement and purchasing for the City of West Bend are managed by operating departments under oversight of the elected Mayor and Common Council. Departments such as Engineering, Finance, Information Systems (IT), Public Works, and Parks/Recreation/Forestry initiate and administer departmental procurements under City ordinances.

Where does the City of West Bend post bids and RFPs?

The City of West Bend posts official bids, RFPs, bid tabulations, and plan-holder lists on the Engineering Department’s Contracts/Quotes page. Many construction contract documents and plan downloads are distributed via QuestCDN linked from that Contracts/Quotes page.

What products and services does the City of West Bend regularly procure?

The City of West Bend routinely procures IT hardware and software via State of Wisconsin contracts, public-works construction services (street reconstruction, water/storm-sewer, sidewalks, pavement repairs, lead-lateral work) through the Engineering Contracts/Quotes process, and goods/services for Parks, Recreation & Forestry.

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