What products and services does City of Yakima procure?

The City of Yakima’s Procurement Procedure Manual lists procurement categories: materials, supplies and equipment; construction/Public Work; architect and engineering services; ordinary/purchased services; professional and personal services; and equipment leases. Vendors should consult the Procurement Manual for category-specific rules.

Does City of Yakima use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

City of Yakima permits intergovernmental cooperative purchases under RCW 39.34.030 and allows piggybacking via approved interlocal purchasing agreements per its Procurement Manual. Purchasing review and Council approval are required in specified cases, and the City uses MRSC rosters for certain Public Work projects.

What procurement requirements does City of Yakima publish for vendors?

City of Yakima requires contractors on City property to carry insurance naming the City of Yakima as primary, noncontributory additional insured with endorsement; specific limits and endorsements are set by the Legal Department and listed in each solicitation. For Limited Public Work ($10,000–$34,999) bid bonds are optional and bonds may be waived.

How does City of Yakima approve procurement contracts and awards?

The City Manager (or designee) holds signature authority for City of Yakima contracts and Purchasing routes award documents to the City Manager for approval. Personal service contracts and certain leases require Legal Department review; sole/single-source approvals and Council resolutions are required at specified dollar thresholds.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Yakima?

City of Yakima's Procurement Procedure Manual (Policy ADM 3-500) and the AE Manual (ADM 2-800) set purchasing procedures and standard terms; the 2024 Financial Management Policy also applies. The manuals define competition thresholds and required solicitation methods vendors must follow.

What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Yakima use?

The City of Yakima maintains a Women and Minority Business Enterprise Policy (Council Resolution No. D-4816) to maximize opportunities for women- and minority-owned businesses; Yakima Transit separately maintains a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for transit procurements.

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Real Estate Brokerage and Advisory Services RFP
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Closes
Oct 8, 2026
The City of Yakima is seeking qualified real-estate firms or professionals to provide brokerage and advisory services for municipal property acquisitions and dispositions. The one-year engagement may include market analysis, valuation and recommendations, transaction documents, due diligence, property tours, leasing, marketing, and coordination with City staff and consultants. This is an active procurement, not a grant, with Statements of Qualifications due October 8, 2026; compensation will be negotiated by assignment.
Miscellaneous Chemicals - Wastewater Treatment Plant RFP
Posted
Sep 10, 2026
Closes
Sep 24, 2026
The City of Yakima is soliciting sealed electronic bids for miscellaneous chemicals used at its Wastewater Treatment Plant. Required supplies include ferric chloride solution, phosphoric acid, and urea, with delivery to the plant and pricing submitted on a delivered-per-pound basis. Bids are due September 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Washington time, with a public opening at Yakima City Hall.
12633 Rebid Lids, Bottoms, and Extensions
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Sep 17, 2026
Closes
Oct 1, 2026
The City of Yakima is soliciting bids for valve box lids, bottoms, and extensions, along with resilient gate and tapping valves, butterfly valves, pipe fittings, couplings, and related items. The procurement is intended to obtain standardized materials that meet specified strength, workmanship, quality, and industry requirements for the City's water and irrigation operations. Bids are due October 1, 2026, and the solicitation is a goods procurement rather than a grant program.

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- Sole Source: If the tech is proprietary/required for compatibility, work with Purchasing on a sole source; otherwise pivot back to a coop.
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- Process: Work directly with the City’s Purchasing Division to prepare the sole source justification.
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GovInvest Inc. at City of Yakima
Effective: Jun 18, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.
The City of Yakima, WA has entered into a Master SaaS Services Agreement with GovInvest, Inc., effective June 18, 2024, to procure a labor costing program. This program will aid the City in its labor negotiations and budgeting by providing accurate financial impact calculations for wages, hours, and working conditions. The agreement includes a one-time implementation fee of $7,500 and an annual fee of $35,000, with annual fees increasing by 3% each subsequent year. The initial term of the contract is three years.
GovInvest Inc. at City of Yakima
Effective: Jul 26, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.
This document is an invoice (#2024-5642) from Govinvest Inc. to Yakima, WA, for an annual subscription to their Costing Module. The service period is from 07/26/2024 to 07/25/2027. The total amount due, including sales tax, is $39,042.15. The invoice also includes payment instructions.
GovInvest Inc. at City of Yakima
Effective: Jun 18, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.
This document is a Master SaaS Services Agreement between GovInvest, Inc. and City of Yakima, WA, effective June 18, 2024. It covers the provision of SaaS services, specifically Labor Costing, with a one-time implementation fee of $7,500 and an annual fee of $35,000, subject to a 3% annual increase. The agreement has an initial term of 3 years and renews automatically for successive one-year terms. It includes detailed terms and conditions regarding service delivery, support, payment, confidentiality, and responsibilities, complemented by a Statement of Work outlining the project scope and milestones.

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Yakima City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting included the recognition of the Yakima United FC championship team and public commentary regarding topics ranging from surveillance privacy to immigration concerns. Action was taken to approve the consent agenda, which included a contract for fire hydrant purchases and an engineering services agreement for sewer lift station improvements. A project update was provided regarding the development of a medical detox facility and associated recovery programs. Additionally, the Council authorized applications for HUD grant programs focused on lead hazard reduction and home modifications for older adults.
City Of Yakima Charter Civil Service Commission And Police & Fire Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 1, 2022Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed and approved revisions to several job classifications, including Financial Services Technician for Payroll, Telecommunicator for the Fire Department, and the Economic Development Assistant. The revisions included updating titles, broadening minimum qualifications for applicant pools, and better defining duties to reflect current departmental needs. Additionally, the commission considered the creation of a new HR Services Administrator classification intended to enhance customer service, provide a defined career ladder, and add project management and supervisory assistance.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Yakima?

The Purchasing Division within City Administration is the City of Yakima's central procurement authority. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government: a seven-member City Council sets policy while the City Manager administers operations and oversees purchasing activities.

Where does City of Yakima post bids and RFPs?

City of Yakima posts solicitations on its Current Bid Openings page and uses the PublicPurchase e-Procurement platform for electronic submissions and notifications. The City also advertises legal notices in the Yakima Herald-Republic, uses MRSC rosters for certain public works, and publishes bid results online.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Yakima?

Vendors register free on the PublicPurchase e-Procurement platform to receive City of Yakima solicitations, submit responses, and receive addenda notifications. Registration is required for electronic addenda; vendors should also monitor the City's Current Bid Openings page for posting details.

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12633 Rebid Lids, Bottoms, and Extensions

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