Current Bid Opportunities

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Current Bid Opportunities

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How the City of Olathe Buys

Rules governing purchasing and contract procedures were established under the concept of open bidding. The City of Olathe purchases in accordance with applicable laws, statues, and ordinances. Purchase awards are made to the lowest responsible vendor who meets City of Olathe specifications and has the capacity to deliver the product or service.

Purchases valued over $5,000 but less than $25,000 require competitive solicitation by at least three (3) written informal quotations, which can be received electronically, by facsimile, or by first class mail. This requirement may be waived when such waiver is determined to be in the best interest of the City of Olathe.

Purchases of $25,000 or above require formal "Invitation for Bids" or "Request for Proposals". Bid notices are placed in the Olathe Daily News, City of Olathe Website, OGTN, and the Purchasing Division Office. Bid awards of $50,000 or above are approved by the Olathe City Council, which meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month.

Bid Opportunities

The City of Olathe has contracted with The Public Group for their electronic vendor registration and bid solicitation distribution program.  All prospective vendors for the City of Olathe must register electronically on www.publicpurchase.com and indicate what commodities or services for which you would like to receive notice.   This is a 2-step process – please follow the directions for “Free Registration.”

All City bid solicitations will be handled through the Public Purchase system.  Once you are registered as a vendor, you will receive notification of all bids and RFP’s that are related to the commodities/services you have indicated during your registration process.  The City of Olathe is pleased to offer you this program at no cost – be sure to choose the button which indicates “Free Registration.”  Please contact the Purchasing Office at 913-971-8714 if you have any questions or difficulties in registering with Public Purchase.

Construction and public improvement projects are not listed on the Public Purchase site at this time.  Contact the City’s Public Works Department at (913) 971-8505 or access the City’s website – www.olatheks.org (Public Works – Bids/Proposals) for information on current projects.

HUD Housing Projects are generated through the Housing Division. Contact the Housing Division at (913) 971-6472 for information on current projects.