The City of Tigard is seeking firms with water-system planning and engineering experience to update its Water System Master Plan. The work covers a system of approximately 280 miles of pipe, six pump stations, 14 reservoirs and related appurtenances, including hydraulic modeling, analysis of current and future system performance, a vertical asset condition assessment, and a 50-year seismic improvement plan. Proposals must be submitted electronically as a PDF by October 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
173710
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
359.8
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
57,929
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
46 / 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:Only for unique, large public works with LCRB exemption; otherwise pivot to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners or 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 Tigard uses sole source narrowly and infrequently, typically only for large, complex capital projects requiring specialized expertise. If your solution is uniquely qualified for a major public works project, you may seek an exemption under ORS 279C.335 by submitting justification to the Local Contract Review Board. This is a high-effort, low-probability path; otherwise, pivot to cooperative purchasing.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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City of Tigard actively uses cooperative purchasing to bypass competitive bidding (evidence includes high-value awards through OMNIA Partners). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Tigard
Tiger City Council Study Session
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting included discussions on proposed amendments to the municipal solid waste code to modernize regulations and align with recycling standards, with a plan to shift specific operational details to administrative rules. Additionally, the council reviewed the current study session format, addressing the rationale for an informal, audio-only structure and concerns regarding the presence of non-staff attendees in the conference room.
Tiger City Council City Council Meeting
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting covered various community concerns and agenda items. Public comments included a resident's complaint regarding park maintenance and tree overgrowth near a creek, a neighbor's request for code enforcement regarding a tent on a private property, and a community member's statement on climate action mission objectives. The City Manager provided updates on the upcoming downtown street fair and the temporary closure of the Senior Center for roof repairs. The council approved the Comcast cable franchise agreement renewal as part of the consent agenda. Additionally, a quasi-judicial public hearing was held regarding the Summer Creek Bridge Stabilization Project, involving a comprehensive plan map amendment and sensitive lands review, which had previously received a recommendation for approval from the planning commission.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Tigard.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Tigard?
The City of Tigard Contracts & Purchasing office manages procurement and purchasing, and the City lists ContractsPurchasing@tigard-or.gov as the contact on RFP and solicitation pages. Vendors should contact that office for solicitation questions and submission instructions referenced on the City's bids pages.
Where does City of Tigard post bids and RFPs?
The City of Tigard posts bids and RFPs on its Bids & Requests for Proposals page and the RFP Posts List on tigard-or.gov; those pages publish RFP notices and list ContractsPurchasing@tigard-or.gov for submission and contact instructions for each solicitation.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Tigard?
Vendors register by responding to solicitations posted on the City of Tigard's Bids & Requests for Proposals page and the RFP Posts List; follow each solicitation's submission instructions and contact ContractsPurchasing@tigard-or.gov for solicitation-specific onboarding or questions.
City of Tigard Racial Equity Action Plan 2023-2025
Date: Jan 1, 2023Type: Strategic Plan
The Racial Equity Action Plan for the City of Tigard outlines a commitment to dismantling structural racism and achieving racial equity. It aims to transform the city into an equitable, walkable, healthy, and accessible community for everyone. The plan focuses on three core strategies: cultivating an inclusive culture, developing and utilizing shared tools and resources, and demonstrating a bias towards action and continuous improvement. The ultimate vision is to close outcome gaps where race no longer predicts success, leading to a more inclusive and representative workplace and community by 2025.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Tigard meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What procurement requirements does City of Tigard publish for vendors?
Vendors must review each solicitation and its addenda for required forms and compliance terms (insurance, bonding, licensing, and other specifications); solicitation documents on the City's Bids & Requests for Proposals page identify required submissions and the Contracts & Purchasing contact for questions.
How does City of Tigard approve procurement contracts and awards?
City of Tigard contracting is governed by the Public Contracting Rules stated on the City's procurement pages; vendors should consult individual solicitation documents and City policy for specific approval thresholds and procedural details applicable to awards.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Tigard?
The City of Tigard states that the Public Contracting Rules apply to all contracting, purchasing, and disposal of personal property; vendors should refer to those rules and individual solicitation terms posted on the City's Bids & Requests for Proposals page for standard terms.
