This RFP is for the City of Douglas - Sanitary Sewer and Misc WWTP Improvements Project, encompassing replacement of sanitary gravity sewer lines, concrete catwalks at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, installation of water monitoring equipment, SCADA integration, screw pump bearing replacement, biosolids dredging, fence replacement, and replacement of HDPE floating air laterals and diffuser sleeves in aerated lagoons.
Project consists of but not limited to approx. 3 EA Access Bridge Replacement; 105 LF Galvanized Steel Handrails; 850 LF Chain Link Fence; 3,738 LF Air Lateral Replacement; 135 EA Fine Bubble Diffuser Membrane and Retrieval Rope Replacement; see outside link for more details
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
177852
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
6,469
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
78 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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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.
Sole Source:Not a viable path here—deprioritize and revert to the coop route.
Coops:The city has used cooperative purchasing before via Sourcewell; 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 Douglas, WY:No evidence that sole source contracting is used. Deprioritize this path and pivot to a cooperative purchasing agreement as the proven alternative to a formal bid.
Notes:
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
The city has used cooperative purchasing before (via Sourcewell) to achieve speed and savings. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Douglas
Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Apr 15, 2019Type: Meeting mention
The Commission addressed several planning and zoning matters, including a Type B Development proposal for a Bighorn Construction & Reclamation office and shop at 915 North 4th Street, a conditional use permit application to keep chickens at 1541 Meadow Lane, and an application for the Halverson Minor County Subdivision. The Commission reviewed these items, received staff recommendations, and evaluated compliance with city codes and master plans.
Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
Date: May 20, 2019Type: Meeting mention
The Commission discussed several planning and zoning matters, specifically a request for a vacation and replat of the Fairview Addition to allow for lot size flexibility. The agenda also included a staff report on City Council actions regarding previous items, such as a type B development application and a conditional use permit for the keeping of chickens.
Douglas Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Date: Jun 21, 2017Type: Meeting mention
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Douglas.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Douglas?
Procurement oversight for the City of Douglas is managed by the Mayor-Council governing body together with the appointed City Administrator. The Mayor and four Councilmembers set policy while the City Administrator and staff direct daily purchasing and operational implementation.
Where does City of Douglas post bids and RFPs?
The City of Douglas posts bids and RFPs on its CivicPlus Bid Posting page (https://wy-douglas.civicplus.com/Bids.aspx), accessible via the City of Douglas website (https://www.cityofdouglas.org/bids.aspx). Vendors can subscribe on that site to receive notifications when solicitations are posted.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Douglas?
Vendors complete vendor registration using the City of Douglas website account system (Create a Website Account) on https://www.cityofdouglas.org, which enables subscription to bid notifications on the CivicPlus Bid Posting page; additional onboarding steps are provided within individual solicitations.
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The commission discussed the arrival and ordering of the cemetery kiosk shelter following the successful completion of fundraising goals. Plans for the upcoming October Cemetery Tour were initiated, and the commission decided against hosting a booth at the First Thursday event. Progress on the Apple Project in collaboration with the University of Wyoming was reviewed, along with the status of funding for third-grade workbook reprints. Additionally, members addressed the potential impact of midcentury modifications on the downtown historic district and noted a letter of resignation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Douglas meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What procurement requirements does City of Douglas publish for vendors?
The City of Douglas' Bid Specifications and Contract Documents require a bid bond (or certified/cashier's check) equal to 5% of the total bid amount and reference the Wyoming Preference Act; vendors should review each solicitation for required forms, terms, and payment provisions.
How does City of Douglas approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City Council (the Mayor and four Councilmembers) approves vendor payments and contracts; per the Accounts Payable procedures, staff prepare and present payment requests to Council, typically at the first monthly Council meeting, and bid documents/contracts are issued through City Hall/Department of Public Works.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Douglas?
Procurement policies and standard contract terms for the City of Douglas are published in the City Purchasing Policy and the Douglas Municipal Code, available at https://www.cityofdouglas.org/226/Municipal-Code and referenced in solicitation documents; contact the City Clerk's Office to verify ordinances and policy details.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Douglas use?
The City of Douglas applies a 5% local preference for Wyoming resident bidders and notes that bids may be subject to the Wyoming Preference Act, as stated in the City's Bid Specifications and Contract Documents; vendors should consult each solicitation for application details.