Whatcom County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Bellingham, WA
Country:: US

Whatcom County RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

26-54 Funding for Small Capital Projects - Affordable Housing
Open
Aug 26, 2026
Closes
Oct 6, 2026
Whatcom County seeks proposals for income-restricted affordable housing rehabilitation, construction, or acquisition projects serving individuals, families, or unrelated persons living together whose income is at or below 60% of Area Median Income (AMI). The official posting requires sealed proposals to Whatcom County Purchasing, provides for a public opening, and states that late proposals will not be considered. It is posted as an open Bid/RFP rather than a grant announcement, with responses due at 2:30 PM on October 6, 2026.
East Whatcom Regional Resource Center Covered Sport Court RFP
Open
Aug 19, 2026
Closes
Sep 15, 2026
Seeking bid for sport court.
Auction Services
Open
Aug 12, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
Seeking a qualified firm(s) to provide auction services for fleet vehicles, heavy equipment, miscellaneous parts, office equipment, furniture, and other items.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
176806
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,095
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
236,392
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
45 / 100
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How to Sell to Whatcom County

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Procurement Hell Score
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45 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Only if truly proprietary/continuity-of-system; coordinate justification with Purchasing.
- Coops: Whatcom County actively uses cooperative purchasing, including interlocal agreements and programs like 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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Sole Source
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- Entity: Whatcom County, WA.
- Use is rare and reserved for uniquely proprietary technology or continuity of an existing system.
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Cooperatives
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- Whatcom County actively uses cooperative purchasing and interlocal agreements. You can gain access to the recommended path through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Whatcom County

Whatcom County Council Action Summary
Date: Nov 5, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The Council meeting involved several legislative actions, including the introduction of ordinances related to the Forest Resilience Task Force, the Opioid Settlement Fund, and tax levies for 2026. Public hearings were held regarding budget items and tax levies for conservation futures, county roads, and emergency medical purposes. Multiple contracts were authorized, including agreements for subwatershed master planning, paramedic training programs, mental health treatment services, and jail healthcare. Appointments were confirmed for various advisory groups and committees, including the Marine Resources Committee and Behavioral Health Advisory Committee. Additionally, motions were passed regarding the restructuring of food bank funding flexibility and Council representation on the Risk Management Working Group.
Whatcom County Council Executive Session Minutes
Date: Apr 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee held an executive session to discuss potential litigation matters with the Public Works department and the Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor. Additionally, the committee discussed potential litigation concerning the 2026 Comprehensive Plan review and update with Planning and Development Services and legal counsel. Finally, the committee addressed potential litigation, a settlement, and a separation agreement with the Civil Deputy Prosecutor.

Key Contacts

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Karen HemmettADA Coordinator

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Faith J. WilliamsAdministrative Secretary/Grants Coordinator

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Whatcom County RFPs

26-54 Funding for Small Capital Projects - Affordable Housing

East Whatcom Regional Resource Center Covered Sport Court RFP

Auction Services

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Whatcom County Council Action Summary

Whatcom County Council Executive Session Minutes

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Whatcom County RFPs

26-54 Funding for Small Capital Projects - Affordable Housing

East Whatcom Regional Resource Center Covered Sport Court RFP

Auction Services

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Whatcom County Council Action Summary

Whatcom County Council Executive Session Minutes

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Whatcom County Council Committee of the Whole Action Summary

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Whatcom County

Whatcom County RFPs

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Whatcom County RFPs

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