Provide consulting services to support ongoing efforts promoting entrepreneurship and the growth of small food-based businesses. Conduct a feasibility study for a permanent food truck plaza, focusing on evaluating the current city-owned site as well as other centrally located properties within the Depot District and/or Lacey Midtown.
The City of Lacey seeks a qualified consulting firm for a predesign study and alternatives evaluation for the Grays Production Well, encompassing water chemistry, treatment-process evaluation, well house & treatment design, and site development.
Asbestos and lead abatement, and complete demolition of an existing fire tower and wood shed, including associated structural foundations, concrete slabs, appurtenances, backfilling, HMA restoration, topsoil placement, and seeding.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
114647
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
323.5
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
58,833
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
54 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Avoid; if raised, pivot back to a coop path.
Coops:Frequently procure through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, and other cooperative vehicles; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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City of Lacey generally avoids sole source. No specific dollar threshold is evident in public records. If a sole source is pursued, expect a formal written justification and approvals; in practice, pivot to cooperative contracts for speed and compliance.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
City of Lacey uses cooperative purchasing to streamline buys. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended cooperative path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Lacey
Parks, Culture and Recreation Board Board Meeting
Date: Oct 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included member introductions, a land acknowledgement, and the approval of the meeting agenda. The primary discussion topic was the proposed update to facility rental fees for city-owned properties, such as the community center and the Jacob Smith house. Staff explained that the proposed increases aim to align fees with comparable facilities and cover operational costs, including power, gas, and staff support. The board discussed the reasoning for the higher-than-usual percentage increase, noting inflation and a previous period without rate adjustments, and deliberated on communication strategies to inform the public of the upcoming fee changes.
Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission discussed various procedural matters, including a land acknowledgment, quorum confirmation, and commission reports regarding zoning and tree regulations. Members discussed scheduling future meetings, including a joint meeting with the City Council. The meeting also included staff reports on personnel vacancies, specifically hiring an economic development strategist and filling permit-related positions. Additionally, the commission initiated a review of proposed amendments to the housing code related to permanent supportive, transitional, and emergency housing.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Lacey.
Does City of Lacey use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
City of Lacey uses cooperative purchasing: "Cooperative Purchasing Agreements" is listed as a solicitation type on the City's official "RFPs, RFQs, & Bids" page, confirming cooperative purchasing is an authorized procurement vehicle for the City.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Lacey?
The Finance Department administers purchasing for City of Lacey under its Council–Manager form of government; the City Manager is authorized to sign contracts while the City Council approves contracts, interlocal agreements, and policy direction. Finance also handles accounts payable and vendor payment setup.
Where does City of Lacey post bids and RFPs?
City of Lacey posts bids and RFPs on its official "RFPs, RFQs, & Bids" page on the City website; Small Public Works and Consultant Services opportunities are distributed through MRSC Rosters. Vendors should monitor the City RFP page and MRSC Rosters for posted solicitations and submission instructions.
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Human Services Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission held a public hearing regarding the 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant, ultimately recommending its approval to the City Council. The meeting also included a director's report covering updates on quarterly DEIB meetings and the status of the social services grant program, including recent City Council approvals and the communication plan for grant recipients.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Lacey?
Vendors register with City of Lacey through PaymentWorks (invitation-based onboarding for W-9 and payment details) and, for Small Public Works or Consultant Services, by enrolling in MRSC Rosters. For PaymentWorks invitations contact finance@cityoflacey.org or 360-491-3212.
What products and services does City of Lacey procure?
City of Lacey procures across durable categories: Public Works, Small Works and Limited Public Works, RFP/RFQ/RFI procurements, and cooperative purchasing agreements. Capital-related areas include transportation, water/sewer/stormwater utilities, government facilities, and parks & recreation, plus sustainable procurement and a purchasing card program.
How does City of Lacey approve procurement contracts and awards?
The Lacey City Council Policies & Procedures Manual authorizes the City Manager to sign contracts for City of Lacey while the City Council approves contracts and interlocal agreements; City Manager execution is allowed for commitments of $25,000 or less, with Council review required for amounts above $25,000 or substantial modifications.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Lacey?
City of Lacey publishes procurement policies in the City Policy Manual (see Section 8 for Purchasing and Purchasing Card rules) and the Lacey City Council Policies & Procedures Manual, which cover interlocal agreement thresholds, competitive-bidding rules, ethics, surplus property, and sustainable procurement; Small Works roster authority follows RCW thresholds.