Kim EzellAssistant City Manager
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City of Forest Grove
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Forest Grove.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Forest Grove, OR
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Forest Grove.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
173707
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
188.5
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
27,252
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.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Forest Grove
The City Council conducted a work session to discuss the regulation of ebikes and micro-mobility devices. Key discussion topics included aligning local policies with incoming state law requirements, addressing public safety concerns related to increased ebike usage, and the potential development of a new city ordinance to manage the time, place, and manner of device operation. The Council emphasized the importance of public education and engagement with local schools, as well as the need for granular data collection regarding traffic incidents. Members also highlighted the critical need for improved cycling infrastructure, such as dedicated bike lanes and addressing sidewalk gaps, to enhance overall community safety.
The council held a work session to discuss program refinements for the Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) event sponsorship program. Key discussion items included expanding grant eligibility to include the Forest Grove School District to support local events like sports tournaments, reducing the application submission timeline from 90 days to 30 days, and defining event series sponsorship criteria. Council members debated the pros and cons of allowing government entities to apply for these grants, balancing the goal of promoting tourism against potential funding dilution. Staff proposed criteria for defining an 'event series' to qualify for tiered sponsorship funding, with council providing feedback on these metrics.
The council discussed the future operation and management of the Forest Grove Senior and Community Center in light of the current operator's impending departure in 2026. Key topics included a review of the facility's history, funding, and usage demographics, as well as an assessment of the facility's condition. The presentation outlined potential future operating models, specifically recommending a hybrid model where the city assumes day-to-day operations while maintaining partnerships with nonprofits to continue and potentially expand services. The session also touched upon community engagement results regarding desired amenities and programming needs, such as walking trails and indoor recreation space.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Forest Grove meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Forest Grove.
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