What products and services does City of Tulsa procure?

City of Tulsa commonly procures supplies and materials; equipment and vehicles; information technology systems; facility and grounds maintenance services (janitorial, landscaping, street cleaning); professional consulting services; and public-construction/A-E projects, with the Engineering Department managing construction projects.

What procurement requirements does City of Tulsa publish for vendors?

City of Tulsa requires a completed vendor registration form and W-9, with optional EFT enrollment; contractors must submit a Prequalification Application and A/E firms complete the A/E questionnaire (Form 9280). Solicitation documents specify insurance, bonding, licensing, and other contract-specific compliance requirements.

How does City of Tulsa approve procurement contracts and awards?

The Purchasing Division manages solicitations and public bid openings; sealed bids are public record. Contracts of $100,000 or more require the Mayor’s signature, and award appeals may be brought before the Standards, Specifications, and Awards (SSA) committee as described in vendor guidance.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Tulsa?

Vendors can find City of Tulsa procurement policies in the City Purchasing Ordinance (Title 6, Chapter 4) and in Purchasing Division guidance (Purchasing pamphlet and Vendor FAQs), which describe purchasing thresholds and procedures including p-card, informal quote, and formal solicitation thresholds.

What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Tulsa use?

City of Tulsa administers a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program through the Mayor’s Office for Human Rights; the SBE program sets eligibility standards and requires participation and reporting on applicable contracts. The Purchasing pamphlet and Vendor FAQs provide enrollment details and program guidance.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Tulsa, OK
Country:: US

City of Tulsa RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Request for Proposal 27-913 Professional Services for: Foster Management Software System
Posted
Oct 15, 2026
Closes
Nov 4, 2026
Procurement of a cloud-based shelter foster platform to manage foster programs, volunteer coordination, animal transport, and community assistance for the City of Tulsa Animal Shelter.
Geotextile Fabric RFP
Posted
Oct 14, 2026
Closes
Nov 4, 2026
Purchase geotextile fabric.
Invitation for Bid (IFB) IFB 27-512
Posted
Oct 12, 2026
Closes
Nov 4, 2026
Procurement of a Walking Excavator for the Public Works Department of the City of Tulsa.

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212090
Employee FTE
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4,229.1
Population
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416,209
Procurement Hell Score
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42 / 100
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- Sole Source: If the need is truly proprietary or continuity-critical, build a sole source justification with the department and seek a mayoral waiver.
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- City of Tulsa uses cooperative purchasing and is authorized to piggyback under Section 412. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Council Urban and Economic Development Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Oct 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting focused on the proposed ordinance to create an office of independent review and oversight of public safety. Discussion centered on the operations of the Emergency Management department, specifically regarding transparency, accountability, and coordination with other public safety agencies. The committee reviewed the department's use of after-action reports for performance evaluation, methods for handling citizen complaints and feedback, and the public's ability to access department performance documentation through open records requests.
Tulsa City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council recognized employees for their years of service with formal proclamations. The meeting included the approval of several appointments and reappointments to city commissions, including the Asian Affairs Commission, the Human Rights Commission, and the African Affairs Commission. A public hearing was held regarding a proposed ordinance to close an alleyway. Additionally, the Council addressed various mayor's items, such as special event applications for community events. The session concluded with a discussion and testimony regarding a rezoning application for the Florence Park neighborhood to apply a neighborhood character overlay.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Tulsa?

The Purchasing Division in the Finance Department manages procurement for supplies, equipment, and services; the City Engineering Department manages public construction and architectural/engineering services. The Purchasing Division is established by City Ordinance (Title 6, Chapter 4) and provides contacts in its purchasing pamphlet.

Where does City of Tulsa post bids and RFPs?

City of Tulsa posts formal solicitations on its official Bid Opportunities page on cityoftulsa.org and notifies registered vendors by NIGP commodity code. Vendors should monitor that page and register with commodity codes to receive automatic notices for matching solicitations.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Tulsa?

Vendors register through the City of Tulsa 'Register as a Vendor' page using the Survey123 online form: submit the vendor registration form and W-9, optionally enroll in EFT for payments, and select NIGP commodity codes. Contractors and A/E firms complete prequalification or the A/E questionnaire as required.

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City of Tulsa RFPs

Request for Proposal 27-913 Professional Services for: Foster Management Software System

Geotextile Fabric RFP

Invitation for Bid (IFB) IFB 27-512

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Council Urban and Economic Development Committee Committee Meeting

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City of Tulsa RFPs

Request for Proposal 27-913 Professional Services for: Foster Management Software System

Geotextile Fabric RFP

Invitation for Bid (IFB) IFB 27-512

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Council Urban and Economic Development Committee Committee Meeting

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