The City of Gresham is seeking bids for safety upgrades on 181st Avenue between SE Stark Street and E Burnside Street. The work includes sidewalk construction, paving and storm drainage. It also includes street lighting, interconnect and utility undergrounding.
The City of Gresham is seeking bids for safety upgrades on 181st Avenue between SE Stark Street and E Burnside Street. The work includes sidewalk construction, paving and storm drainage. It also includes street lighting, interconnect and utility undergrounding.
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Census ID
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173685
Employee FTE
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686.3
Population
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111,513
Procurement Hell Score
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42 / 100
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Sole Source:If the need is proprietary or must match existing systems, ask Purchasing for a sole source and follow their justification/notice/approval steps.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and OregonBuys; 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 Gresham has used cooperative purchasing (e.g., Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, OregonBuys) and is comfortable leveraging coops to streamline buys. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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City of Gresham Contracts
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Invoice Cloud, Inc. at City of Gresham
Effective: Jan 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract between the City of Gresham and Invoice Cloud, Inc. is for electronic payment processing services, outbound customer communication, and an indoor payment kiosk. The initial term is five years, commencing on January 1, 2023 (the Go Live Date). Payments are made monthly based on the Biller Order Form and are subject to annual appropriation. The agreement incorporates detailed statements of work, specific hardware and service components, service level agreements, and standard terms and conditions, but does not specify a total contract value.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Gresham
Gresham City Council Work Session
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on the history and funding allocation of opioid settlement agreements. Discussions centered on permitted uses of these funds, including support for rehabilitation housing, homelessness services, and operational priorities for law enforcement. Key proposals included a homeless services program pilot to reserve rooms in substance-free housing, as well as the procurement of naloxone and automated external defibrillators for emergency response.
Gresham City Council Business Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting included the issuance of proclamations for Latino Heritage Month and the 60th anniversary of Mount Hood Community College. Discussions featured the recognition of retiring city employees and local community members honored by Big Brothers Big Sisters. The council reviewed recent community events, including a 9/11 commemorative program and a police fundraiser. Public testimony focused on requests to modernize municipal chicken regulations and proposed strategies for supporting the local homeless population through improved access to resources and temporary shelter initiatives. The meeting also addressed items on the consent agenda.
Finance Committee of the City of Gresham Meeting Agenda
Key Contacts
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Where does the City of Gresham post bids and RFPs?
The City of Gresham posts bids and RFPs on its Purchasing webpage and on the Euna Solutions/Bonfire e‑procurement portal; some solicitations are also listed in the State of Oregon’s OregonBuys. Public notices are published in the Daily Journal of Commerce and the Gresham Outlook, and vendors should register on the city portal to receive solicitation notifications.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Gresham?
Vendors register with the City of Gresham via the Purchasing/Vendor Account page and are encouraged to create an account on the Euna Solutions/Bonfire portal to receive solicitation notifications. The city requires a current W‑9 and generally requires a City of Gresham business license to do business with the city.
Does the City of Gresham use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
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Date: Sep 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting includes an introduction of the City Manager, a presentation on Property Tax 101, a review of the preliminary year-end budget to actual reporting for fiscal year 25/26, and updates on various projects and committee business.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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The City of Gresham may participate in cooperative purchasing consistent with Oregon law; ORS 279A.215 authorizes permissive cooperative procurements for Oregon public agencies. When permitted, the city can rely on intergovernmental or cooperative contracts subject to statute and individual contract terms.
How does the City of Gresham approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Gresham awards and approves contracts through City Council unless Council delegates authority to the City Manager under Gresham Revised Code Chapter 2.80. The City Manager is designated procurement authority and may approve change orders within the limits set in the code; Oregon Public Contracting Law also governs procurement procedures.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Gresham?
Procurement policies for the City of Gresham are codified in Gresham Revised Code Chapter 2.80 and the city's Standard Terms and Conditions. Chapter 2.80 sets purchase classifications and competition thresholds (e.g., General purchases typically require three quotes; Major purchases require competitive bidding), with additional rules for personal services and federally funded procurements.
What supplier diversity or local vendor nondiscrimination programs does the City of Gresham use?
The City of Gresham’s Title VI Implementation Plan and nondiscrimination policies prohibit discrimination in federally assisted programs and impose nondiscrimination obligations on contractors. Contract requirements and city nondiscrimination policies require equal employment opportunity and prohibit discriminatory subcontracting practices as applicable to a given procurement.