How does the City of Liberal approve procurement contracts and awards?

Major contracts and awards for the City of Liberal are approved by the Liberal City Commission; the City Administration and Finance Department manages daily procurement activities. Sealed bids are received at City Hall through the City Clerk per instructions on the city's Bid Postings page; follow each solicitation's submission requirements.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Liberal, KS
Country:: US

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Active opportunities open for bidding

Airfield Development Consultant (Request for Qualifications)
Posted
Oct 1, 2026
Closes
Oct 30, 2026
Seeking qualifications and experience from qualified airport consultants for airfield development projects.

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Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
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104762
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
234
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
19,010
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
78 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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78 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
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- Sole Source: Deprioritize; pivot immediately to a cooperative path.
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- City of Liberal: No evidence of a viable sole source path or clear thresholds. Practical note: deprioritize sole source and reframe the purchase around efficiency by leveraging pre-competed cooperative contracts to avoid burdensome bidding.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Liberal

Liberal City Commission Regular Commission Meeting
Date: Jul 14, 2014Type: Meeting mention
The commission addressed citizen concerns regarding a cell tower and security fencing near a residential area. Discussions were held and an ordinance was approved concerning the regulation of cereal malt beverage consumption at municipal parks and ball fields. The commission also authorized the purchase of pagers for the fire department, approved an air conditioner replacement contract for the police department, and acknowledged a donation for an ice machine at the National Beef Family Sports Complex.
City of Liberal Regular Commission Meeting
Date: Jun 12, 2018Type: Meeting mention
The Commission addressed various municipal infrastructure and operational projects. Key discussion topics included drainage system maintenance records and potential pond expansion, public feedback regarding local traffic safety and necessary signage improvements, and the presentation of a dividend check from the municipal insurance program. A public hearing was conducted regarding special assessments for infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the Commission discussed a franchise agreement with Black Hills Energy, the acquisition of a new utility machine for the Street Department to improve grading and maintenance capabilities, and the status of the self-help housing program regarding the completion of the final five homes.

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Frequently asked questions

Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Liberal?

Procurement for the City of Liberal is managed by City departments under the City Administration and Finance Department, with policy and major contract authority held by the Liberal City Commission. For departmental procurement contacts and governance details, see the City Commission and Departments pages.

Where does the City of Liberal post bids and RFPs?

The City of Liberal posts bids, RFPs, and award notices on its official Bid Postings page: https://www.cityofliberal.org/Bids.aspx. The page lists open and closed solicitations and lets vendors subscribe to email or text alerts for new postings.

What products and services does the City of Liberal procure?

The City of Liberal commonly procures goods and services for public safety (police and fire), public works (streets, water/wastewater, landfill), parks and recreation, fleet and vehicle maintenance, building and construction services, planning and engineering, and financial and auditing services. See department pages for specifics.

City of Liberal

City of Liberal RFPs

Airfield Development Consultant (Request for Qualifications)

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Airfield Development Consultant (Request for Qualifications)

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