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Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
136109
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
391.9
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
52,199
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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:Don’t pursue—pivot to coops immediately.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners; 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 Bothell:No evidence of sole source contracts in public records. Deprioritize this path—direct sole source is highly unlikely to succeed and will waste time. Immediately pivot to cooperative contracts.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative vehicles by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
City of Bothell uses cooperative purchasing and is authorized to piggyback (Bothell Municipal Code 21.12.030). Evidence includes active use of Sourcewell and an OMNIA Partners agreement approved May 6, 2025.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Bothell
Bothell Arts Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a training session conducted by staff regarding the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and state public records laws. Key discussion topics included the legal responsibilities of commission members, the importance of government transparency and sunshine laws, established protocols for handling and processing public records requests, record retention and disposal schedules, and cybersecurity best practices for city officials.
Bothell City Council Regular City Council Meeting
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting included a city manager update on financial performance, development activity, and project reports, specifically regarding the Bothway multimodal improvements and restoration projects at the former Wayne Golf Course and North Creek Forest. Council members reviewed bike parking regulations and discussed appointments to the fire district board. Several proclamations were presented, recognizing National Suicide Prevention Week and National Preparedness Month, with representatives from NAMI East Side and regional emergency management offices providing comments.
Who manages procurement and vendor requirements for the City of Bothell?
City of Bothell departments manage procurement and vendor requirements under the City’s procurement policy, and the City’s RFP/RFQ pages list the Public Works department as the primary contact for bidding questions and solicitation-specific matters.
Where does the City of Bothell post bids and RFPs?
The City of Bothell posts bids and RFPs on its official CivicEngage Bids portal at bothellwa.gov/Bids.aspx; the portal lists active, closed, and awarded solicitations and includes submission instructions for each posting.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Bothell?
Vendors use the City of Bothell CivicEngage Bids portal to locate solicitations and complete any required registration or submission steps; each bid or RFP posted at bothellwa.gov/Bids.aspx includes the specific registration, submittal, and documentation instructions.
Date: Sep 2, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The meeting primarily focused on study sessions regarding the transfer of development rights (TDR), the city's housing action plan, and procedures code updates. The commission reviewed a feasibility analysis regarding market conditions, policy considerations, and implementation options for a TDR program and participation in the ELCIP. Discussions covered the identification of receiving sites for development rights, the necessary partnerships with various counties to formalize these programs, and the administrative steps required to integrate these requirements into future project approval and permitting processes.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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How does the City of Bothell approve procurement contracts and awards?
Under the City of Bothell’s Competitive Bidding Process, contracts are awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Approvals follow the City's procurement policy with departmental review, and Public Works is listed as the contact for solicitation and award questions.
Where can vendors find the City of Bothell procurement policies and standard solicitation terms?
City of Bothell’s procurement policies and solicitation definitions are published on the City's Procurement page, the RFPs/RFQs & Bid Definitions page, and the Competitive Bidding Process page at bothellwa.gov; vendors should consult these pages for procurement rules, award standards, and submission requirements.