City of Union bids, RFPs and contracts
Union, OregonPop. 2,118 · cityofunion.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 10 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 38
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Contracts
- 420
- 216 vendors
- Decision makers
- 7
The 30-second brief
38 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Union's meetings, most in administration & finance and legal & compliance. The latest, from Oct 27: The October 27, 2026 work session included planning commissioner recruitment as a discussion topic after CM Steinbeigle offered his resignation at the September 22, 2026 meeting. Planner Jancaitis said she would add commissioner recruitment to the work session agenda. The document does not name a replacement, but the vacancy is current. The item was discussed and remains open.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Plan Ahead Consulting LLC for union Continues Planning Services With Plan Ahead Consulting (Oct 2026) and Local Government Personnel Services for city Partners With LGPS For Administrator Recruitment (Aug 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Union's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Union buys from, taken from council records. 420 contracts with 216 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Union.
Questions about City of Union
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Union?
City of Union currently works with 216 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, UTILITIES, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 7 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with City of Union?
Small purchases under OR's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Union include City of Union — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Union — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Union — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does City of Union publish RFPs?
City of Union publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OR's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Union?
At City of Union, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include City Council, Mayor and City Council, Public Works, Administration, and Union Clinic. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 7 decision-makers at City of Union.
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What does City of Union spend the most on?
Based on 1,151 tracked contracts, City of Union spends most on Capital Projects (750), Public Works (181), Grants (110), Environmental Services (61), and Administration & Finance (49). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, UTILITIES, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Union's current vendors?
City of Union currently works with vendors including PLAN AHEAD CONSULTING LLC, LOCAL GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL SERVICES, UNION RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, CHARTER / SPECTRUM, AVISTA, ASBERRY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & CONSULTING, and ASBERRY IT & CONSULTING. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, UTILITIES, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is City of Union working on?
Based on 9 tracked meetings, City of Union is actively discussing: City of Union — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Union — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Union — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Union Council Meeting: Water/Sewer Rate Adjustments & Fee Schedule Updates, and City of Union Council Meeting: Sanitation Rates, Budget, Development Fees. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.