What products and services does City of Bend procure?

City of Bend’s Procurement & Public Contracts Department purchases supplies, equipment and services, including construction and professional services, to support city operations. Typical categories support fire and EMS, police, streets, facilities, fleet, permitting and planning, airport, water, sewer and stormwater functions.

Does City of Bend use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

Yes. Bend Municipal Code authorizes awards under Federal or State master contracts or purchase arrangements, and the City Manager may enter certain contracts pursuant to state cooperative contracts. City of Bend is eligible to participate in the Oregon Cooperative Procurement Program (ORCPP).

How does City of Bend approve procurement contracts and awards?

City Council serves as the Local Contract Review Board (LCRB). The City Manager has contracting authority up to $250,000 and may delegate up to $50,000; contracts over $250,000 require LCRB approval, emergency contracts over $250,000 must be ratified, and smaller thresholds govern quotes and direct awards.

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

City of Bend’s procurement policies and standard terms are codified in Bend Municipal Code Chapter 1.55 (Public Contracts). The code and procurement page set purchase procedures and thresholds, with departmental purchase orders for small buys and formal procurements posted via Bonfire.

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

City of Bend operates a Supplier Diversity Program that recognizes Oregon COBID‑certified firms (MBE, WBE, ESB). The City is developing an Oregon Small Business Enterprise (OSBE) Administrative Policy to align local practice with state certification and inclusion programs.

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City of Bend RFPs

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27-3211 - Aune Safety and Connectivity Project
Posted
Oct 14, 2026
Closes
Nov 12, 2026
The City of Bend invites sealed bids to construct the Aune Safety and Connectivity Project, intended to improve safety, connectivity, and access in southeast Bend near the Parkway. The project targets several intersections and streets from the Aune Street undercrossing along Third Street to Burnside Avenue, with improvements intended to reduce vehicle conflicts and improve access for people walking and biking. The City lists the procurement as an open ITB, with an optional pre-bid conference and a November 12, 2026 submission deadline.
27-42903 - Automated Vehicle Wash Bay Maintenance, Repair, and Supplies
Posted
Oct 13, 2026
Closes
Nov 12, 2026
The City of Bend is requesting informal proposals for maintenance, repair, and supplies for the automated vehicle wash bay at its Public Works Campus. The requested work concerns the wash bay at 21051 NE Talus Place. The City intends an initial three-year contract, with an option to renew for three additional years.
27-4228 - Central Oregon Villages Relocation
Posted
Oct 12, 2026
Closes
Nov 3, 2026
The City of Bend requests informal quotes from qualified contractors to relocate Central Oregon Villages shelter facilities. The work includes moving 24 shelter units and all shared facilities from 505 NE Franklin Avenue and 62125 NE Benson Way to 425 NE 15th Street. This is a contractor-services RFQ, not a grant program.

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- Sole Source: If your solution is proprietary or needed for continuity/integration, ask Purchasing to pursue a sole source under ORS 279B.075/BC
- C.6 with Council approval.
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- Entity: City of Bend, Oregon.
- Basis: ORS 279B.075 and Bend Code 1.55.030.C.6.
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- The City of Bend has used cooperative purchasing and has a piggybacking policy (Bend Code 1.55.030).
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Bend

Bend City Council Work Session
Date: Oct 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The work session focused on wildfire resiliency and potential updates to the city's defensible space code. Key discussion topics included the importance of defensible space in the city's wildland-urban interface, an overview of current wildfire risk assessment efforts, the Own Your Zone campaign, and collaborations with insurance underwriters. Staff presented potential code recommendations for new construction and existing developments, such as noncombustible fencing requirements, restricted plant lists, and fuel break standards. Future initiatives, including grant applications, school partnerships, and community wildfire protection plan updates, were also discussed to advance the city's wildfire preparedness.
Bend Human Rights and Equity Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission conducted a regular meeting that included a public comment session and an acknowledgement of Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month and Indigenous People's Day. The meeting involved updates from the Mayor regarding the city's growth plan and upcoming work sessions. A key focus was the review of the structural recommendations report for the commission, which emphasized governance, role clarification, and performance accountability. The commission also engaged in a planning segment to implement these structural improvements over a multi-year horizon.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Bend?

City of Bend’s procurement is administered by the Procurement & Public Contracts Department within Administration Services. The City Council sits as the Local Contract Review Board and the City Manager holds contracting authority with delegation limits; the department operates from City Hall at 710 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR.

Where does City of Bend post bids and RFPs?

City of Bend posts solicitations, including informal quotes, ITBs, RFPs and formal procurements, on the Bonfire e‑Procurement portal at https://bendoregon.bonfirehub.com. The portal provides solicitation documents, submission instructions and automatic vendor notices for active public solicitations.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Bend?

Vendors register and submit bids through City of Bend’s Bonfire e‑Procurement portal at https://bendoregon.bonfirehub.com. Registering on Bonfire places firms on the Procurement & Public Contracts vendor list so they receive automatic bid notices and access solicitation documents and submission forms.

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City of Bend RFPs

27-3211 - Aune Safety and Connectivity Project

27-42903 - Automated Vehicle Wash Bay Maintenance, Repair, and Supplies

27-4228 - Central Oregon Villages Relocation

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City of Bend RFPs

27-3211 - Aune Safety and Connectivity Project

27-42903 - Automated Vehicle Wash Bay Maintenance, Repair, and Supplies

27-4228 - Central Oregon Villages Relocation

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