Sole Source:If proprietary or continuity-of-service applies, coordinate with Purchasing to justify and obtain Board approval.
Coops:Frequently procures through 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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Yakima County, WA allows sole source when the product is proprietary or essential for continuity of service (notably for the Sheriff’s Office). Work directly with the Purchasing Department to prepare the sole source justification. All sole source awards require a formal Board of County Commissioners resolution and a publicly posted Notice of Intent to Sole Source. Expect a formal, public approval process.
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Yakima County has used cooperative purchasing extensively to streamline buys and bypass formal bidding. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Yakima County
Yakima County Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting encompassed public hearings regarding the Title 19 Unified Land Development Code and the Horizon 2046 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. Primary discussions involved amendments to Title 19 concerning cluster development provisions, density benchmarks, co-living housing, and temporary shelter uses. Regarding the Comprehensive Plan, the commission reviewed chapters including the Introduction, Economic Development, and Land Use elements. Key discussion points covered updates to agricultural industry descriptions, the definition of vacant land, livestock herd size limitations, and the consistency of planning documentation. The commission also addressed procedural concerns related to document versioning and transportation element standards.
Board Of Yakima County Commissioners Regular Meeting Work Session
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted an agenda item review for an upcoming regular meeting. Additionally, they reviewed and approved a motion to sign and send a response letter concerning a request from Ms. Burton.
Board of Yakima County Commissioners Weekly Agenda Meeting
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The meeting addressed public comments regarding concealed carry policies at State Fair Park and processed various administrative items, including appointments to the Noxious Weed Control Board, settlement of a legal claim, and road improvement grant applications. Several contractual amendments were reviewed concerning security services, ARPA recovery funds for local cities, and homelessness assistance programs. The Board also conducted a public hearing on revisions to the solid waste fee schedule and received a presentation on strategic financial planning, including the 2027 budget, internal services funds, and new grant policies.
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