City of La Grande bids, RFPs and contracts
La Grande, OregonPop. 12,985 · cityoflagrande.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 15 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 28
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 6
- None open now
- Contracts
- 228
- 149 vendors
The 30-second brief
28 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of La Grande's meetings, most in administration & finance and utilities. The latest, from Oct 19: The work session discussed urban renewal district sunset planning with Timothy Bishop, Economic Development Director, and Elaine Howard of Elaine Howard Consulting, LLC. The agenda says the session was informal and that no decisions were made. It was a discussion of future urban renewal district direction, with any formal action deferred to a later Regular Session agenda. Decision state: discussed.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
Latest awards: Elaine Howard Consulting LLC (Oct 2026) and Blue Mountain Humane Association for city grants utility discount to humane association (50% reduction in water and sewer charges for 12 billing cycles, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of La Grande's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of La Grande has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of La Grande buys from, taken from council records. 228 contracts with 149 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of La Grande.
Questions about City of La Grande
How do I become an approved vendor for City of La Grande?
City of La Grande currently works with 149 vendors across contract types including CONSULTING, UTILITIES, LICENSE, OTHER, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 101 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 La Grande?
Small purchases under OR's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of La Grande include City of La Grande — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of La Grande — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of La Grande — 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 La Grande publish RFPs?
City of La Grande publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OR's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 6 solicitations from City of La Grande. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of La Grande?
At City of La Grande, 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, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Planning, and Community Development. 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 101 decision-makers at City of La Grande.
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What does City of La Grande spend the most on?
Based on 375 tracked contracts, City of La Grande spends most on Capital Projects (190), Grants (60), Public Works (59), Parks & Recreation (42), and Recreation & Community Services (24). Contract types include CONSULTING, UTILITIES, LICENSE, OTHER, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of La Grande's current vendors?
City of La Grande currently works with vendors including ELAINE HOWARD CONSULTING LLC, BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE ASSOCIATION, ALTERNATIVE CINEMAS 12 LLC, CANDLE & KEY LLC, VALLEY INSURANCE, VORTEX, SERVICE LINE WARRANTIES OF AMERICA, and RAIL YARD BAR LLC. These vendors span contract types like CONSULTING, UTILITIES, LICENSE, OTHER, and CONSTRUCTION. 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 La Grande working on?
Based on 14 tracked meetings, City of La Grande is actively discussing: City of La Grande — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of La Grande — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of La Grande — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), La Grande City Council Meeting: Rezoning, Annexation, & Pool Agreements, and La Grande Council Considers Land Use, Approves Ambulance Billing Changes. 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.
How many active solicitations does City of La Grande have?
City of La Grande currently has 6 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (190), Grants (60), and Public Works (59). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OR's state portal, and other sources.