The City of Hamilton is seeking bids for sanitary sewer lateral and water service installations, including removal of lead water service connections at multiple locations in Butler County, Ohio. The project information identifies 32 sanitary laterals, 33 water services, and 9 lead water service disconnections. Bidders must submit required affidavits and a bid guaranty, and the work is subject to prevailing-wage requirements.
Sole Source:Not recommended—no track record of use. Pivot back to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OECM; 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 Hamilton, OH:No evidence of sole source awards in practice. Deprioritize this path. Do not expend resources attempting to justify under Administrative Directive No. 204; likelihood of approval appears low. Instead, pivot to a cooperative purchase. (No sole source dollar threshold identified in available info.)
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City of Hamilton has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., Sourcewell and OECM), and piggybacking is authorized. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Hamilton
The City of Hamilton Innovation District Master Plan
Date: May 13, 2025Type: Strategic Plan
This Master Plan for the City of Hamilton outlines a comprehensive vision for an Innovation District, focusing on land use, urban design, connectivity, streetscape improvements, and placemaking. It is guided by four main concepts: Mixed Land Use, Walkability, Green Space, and Placemaking. The plan's vision is to create an exciting and vibrant district that supports living, working, learning, and playing, making it safe, welcoming, and easily navigable for residents, students, and visitors.
The City of Hamilton Corridor Plan
Date: May 4, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This Corridor Plan is a project proposal for the revitalization and development of the South B Street Corridor in Hamilton, Ohio. Its mission is to reimagine the corridor as an innovative, active, and equitable space, providing positive experiences for all inhabitants and stakeholders. Key strategic pillars include enhancing active transportation and connectivity, promoting green space and sustainability, cultivating a strong sense of place, and fostering economic development. The plan aims to improve pedestrian safety, design public spaces, and enhance market opportunities to create a vibrant, multimodal, and economically thriving corridor.
Hamilton Strategic Plan
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Hamilton.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Hamilton?
The City Purchasing office (Purchasing Agent) manages procurement and purchasing for City of Hamilton under Administrative Directive No. 204 and applicable City Code. Purchasing operates in-house, coordinates with City departments, and works under City Council governance.
Where does City of Hamilton post bids and RFPs?
City of Hamilton posts solicitations on the City Purchasing & RFQs page and publishes sealed proposals and RFQs on the BidExpress portal. Vendors can sign up for RFQ Alerts on the Purchasing page for email notices of new solicitations.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Hamilton?
Vendors complete the City of Hamilton vendor request form and email it to citypurchasing@hamilton-oh.gov, and can subscribe to RFQ Alerts on the Purchasing page. Contractors performing permitted trades must also complete the City of Hamilton Contractor Registration for trade-specific permits.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Date: Oct 4, 2025Type: Strategic Plan
The strategic plan for Hamilton focuses on three core principles: being people-centered by fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, neighborhood-focused through a commitment to the community's future, and development-driven by delivering exceptional results. Key objectives include improving workplace and customer satisfaction by 10%, enhancing community safety perceptions by 10%, growing the labor force to exceed 30,000, improving street conditions, increasing housing units by 300, reducing blight by 30% annually, achieving $200 million in commercial and industrial investment, increasing wages paid by $75 million, and maintaining retail vacancy below 15%. The plan also emphasizes providing safe, reliable, and competitive utilities.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What products and services does City of Hamilton procure?
City of Hamilton procures municipal supplies and commodities, public-works and construction contracts, and professional and technical services. The Purchasing page and Administrative Directive No. 204 show the City uses RFQs for smaller projects and contracts, including projects noted as under $75,000.
What procurement requirements does City of Hamilton publish for vendors?
The City of Hamilton publishes solicitation-specific requirements; vendors should review each posted solicitation for required insurance, bonding, licensing, and other compliance terms. Contractors in permitted trades must complete the City of Hamilton Contractor Registration for trades such as electric, HVAC, plumbing, and gas.
How does City of Hamilton approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City Purchasing office administers contracts for City of Hamilton under Administrative Directive No. 204 and applicable City Code; City departments and City Council provide governance and required approvals. Specific approval thresholds and signature authorities are defined in City Code and the purchasing procedures.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Hamilton?
Vendors can find procurement policies and standard terms on the City of Hamilton Purchasing & RFQs page and in Administrative Directive No. 204 – Purchasing Procedures, which references the City Code chapters that govern purchasing and contracting rules.
