The City of Billings Public Works Department is soliciting proposals from qualified Consultants for professional engineering services for the "Safe Routes to School - Billings" project.
The project consists of: removal of existing irrigation equipment, pumps, electrical service adjustments, concrete, and the installation of new irrigation systems, pump stations, and electrical upgrades.
The project consists of demolition of existing digester gas piping, valves, gas safety equipment, hvac ducts and air handler units. Installation of new digester gas piping, valves, digester gas equipment, control, and safety devices. Installing (2) two new digester gas foam separators, associated water supply piping, drain piping, power and controls. Installation of new 3-ton monorail track, (2) two manual track switches, electric hoist and trolley, manual hoist and trolley, structural steel supports, and exterior monorail support structure and installation of digester gas cover pressure and vacuum safety devices for the two primary digesters and secondary digester gasholder covers.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
108127
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,097
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
121,239
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
40 / 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:Rarely used—don’t lead here; pivot to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell or OMNIA; NASPO ValuePoint is also viable. 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 Billings has used cooperative purchasing and encourages it. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Billings
Billings City, County, Schools Joint Meeting Joint Meeting
Date: Oct 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included public comment sessions regarding school transportation concerns, including the lack of safe walking routes for students and bus service issues. Other topics addressed included a proposed jail expansion and its potential impact on taxes and funding for other city services, as well as concerns regarding public safety, traffic issues, and accountability in the justice system. The agenda also focused on discussing the city's safe routes and high-traffic crossings.
City Council Regular Business Meeting
Date: Oct 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council approved several appointments, bid awards for intersection improvements, and equipment acquisitions including an asphalt paver and an armored police vehicle. The session involved authorization for legislative lobbying services, an airport marketing amendment, a highway safety grant, and the integration of a nurse navigation system. Legislative actions covered amendments to the Human Relations Commission and Traffic and Motor Vehicle codes, boundary expansions for Ward 5, and property annexations. Additionally, the council approved resolutions concerning the disposal of specific parcels and park lands, as well as a purchase and sale agreement for Lampman Park.
Billings City Council Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Billings.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Billings?
The City of Billings Finance Department’s Purchasing Agent administers centralized purchasing, and procurement guidance and procedures are published in the City Document Center and the Finance/Doing Business pages for vendor contacts and thresholds.
Where does the City of Billings post bids and RFPs?
The City of Billings posts solicitations on its Bids page (https://www.billingsmt.gov/Bids.aspx); the Finance/Doing Business section directs vendors to that page for solicitations, submission instructions, and addenda.
What products and services does the City of Billings procure?
The City of Billings commonly procures construction services, professional/consultant services, and general goods, supplies, and municipal services; these stable categories are reflected in the category filters and solicitation listings on the City Bids page.
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Date: Oct 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured the posthumous appointment of Chase Lance as an honorary police officer and the proclamation of 'Make a Difference Day' to promote volunteerism. Council members provided updates on legislative breakfasts, urban renewal tours, and school zone safety policies. Deliberations focused on the preliminary plat and access management for the Shiloh Flats subdivision, the proposed installation of a roundabout on Monad Road to improve traffic safety, an amendment to the airport advertising and marketing contract, and a highway safety grant intended to support the operations of the adult misdemeanor treatment court.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Billings meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Does the City of Billings use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The City of Billings authorizes cooperative purchasing and permits piggybacking under its Purchasing Procedures Administrative Order, and the City has used NASPO-type cooperative agreements as documented in a cooperative procurement example.
What procurement requirements does the City of Billings publish for vendors?
The City of Billings publishes solicitation-specific vendor requirements on individual bid documents and the Bids page; vendors must review each solicitation for required forms, insurance, bonding, licensing, and submission rules (some solicitations require certified checks, cashier's checks, or bid bonds).
How does the City of Billings approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Billings uses its Purchasing Procedures Administrative Order and Purchasing Policy resolution to set approval rules and thresholds; those documents define when competitive processes, Purchasing Agent review, or formal approvals are required and specify threshold-based procedures.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Billings?
Vendors can find City of Billings procurement policies and standard terms in the City Document Center: see the Purchasing Procedures Administrative Order and the Purchasing Policy resolution for thresholds, purchasing objectives, and procedural rules governing solicitations and awards.