I obtained a copy of an Invitation to Bid or Request for Proposal from a source other than the City of Wasilla. Can I submit a bid or proposal?
NO! A company or individual that submits a bid MUST be on the official City of Wasilla planholders list which is maintained at the City. Failure to be on the list will be cause for their bid to be deemed non-responsive. In addition, any copies of this bid, attachments or addendums obtained from any source other than www.cityofwasilla.com/purchasing or the City of Wasilla Purchasing Officer are not valid.
When does the City of Wasilla have to solicit for bids or proposals?
The city uses competitive means for the purchase of all goods and services as required by Wasilla Municipal Code 5.08. The city also utilizes contracts and price agreements established by the State of Alaska, the Western States Contracting Alliance and other cooperatives or agencies when it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City. The city believes in open, fair competition and strives to ensure that all vendors have equal opportunity to compete for city business.
The City of Wasilla operates under a decentralized purchasing system. This means a purchasing decision up to $5,000 is made independently by the departments in the city. When the estimated amount for goods or services is between $5,000 and $9,999 the city is required too obtain three quotes prior to purchase. The departments may utilize the services of the Purchasing/Contracting Officer (PCO) for this process or may do it themselves.
For purchases beyond $10,000, the city requires all departments to contact the PCO who will administer the city's bid process according to Wasilla Municipal Code 5.08. The bid process is initiated through either an Invitation to Bid (ITB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP).
How do I find out who won a bid?
Click HERE to view all City of Wasilla solicitations (Invitation to Bid & Request for Proposals).
How do I get on the City of Wasilla bidders list?
Onvia DemandStar maintains the City of Wasilla’s vendor database (bidders list). Businesses may register their goods or services based on the National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP) code with Onvia DemandStar. When the city releases an Invitation to Bid (ITB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) that matches the selected NIGP code, the vendor is automatically notified that there is a bid available for their goods or services. The business can then download the ITB or RFP documents off the Internet, or have it emailed or faxed to them from the City. The status of the ITB/RFP as well as the planholder’s lists is kept current on the Demand Star website. Direct inquiries can be made via e-mail by contacting the Purchasing and Contracting Officer (PCO). Businesses interested in opportunities with the City of Wasilla should register with Onvia DemandStar at www.demandstar.com/regsiter.rsp or monitor the City's website on their own.
