Seeking qualified contractors to provide cleanup services on properties located throughout the City. The scope of work includes the removal of weeds, trash, junk, and junked vehicles. Services will be provided on multiple public and private properties currently identified, and then on an as-needed basis through June 30, 2028.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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202706
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
42,270
Procurement Hell Score
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74 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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City of Tooele, UT does not show evidence of using sole source and offers little flexibility here. Deprioritize this path and prepare for a public, competitive solicitation. Practical notes: most significant purchases require City Council approval at $30,000+, making formal bidding likely. Preparation steps: register as a vendor, obtain a Tooele City Business License, and actively monitor the City’s bid opportunities page.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Tooele
Tooele City Council Business Meeting
Date: Oct 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a tribute to the Tooele County quilters for their service to local veterans and the issuance of a proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Public comments focused on long-term water supply concerns in the context of ongoing community development. Additionally, the council reviewed proposed budget amendments for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which included requests for equipment and infrastructure funding for the city's wastewater treatment plant.
Tooele City Library Board Board Meeting
Date: Sep 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed city updates, including bonding for a water reclamation facility and a new traffic study. The director provided a report on upgrading library self-checkout kiosks, the installation of additional study pods, and progress on enabling online library card renewals. Key performance metrics from the summer reading program were reviewed, and a new digital comics collection was announced. Facility maintenance updates included progress on HVAC intelligence upgrades and a proposed xeriscaping project. The board also held a discussion regarding policies for community room usage, considering the implementation of an online booking system and potential fees to improve management and reduce commercial misuse of the space.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Tooele.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Tooele?
Purchasing authority for the City of Tooele is delegated to the City Recorder, who serves as the Purchasing Agent; the Mayor is the chief executive and the five-member City Council is the legislative body. The City Recorder’s office operates from Tooele City Hall at 90 North Main Street.
Where does City of Tooele post bids and RFPs?
City of Tooele posts bids, RFPs, solicitation notices, and contract awards on the Bid Opportunities / Contracts Awarded page on TooeleCity.gov (Recorder’s office). Notices are also posted at Tooele City Hall, on the Utah State Public Notice website, and in a local newspaper as required by statute.
Does City of Tooele use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The Tooele City Purchasing Policy (Section III.A.5) permits purchases through State contracts and similar cooperative arrangements without additional competitive bids when documented; vendors must reference the state contract number on Form A (Option 2). The policy also allows certain intergovernmental exchange-of-goods arrangements.
Redevelopment Agency of Tooele City Business Meeting
Date: Sep 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board reviewed and approved Resolution 2026-05, an agreement with Broken Arrow Incorporation to execute the 1200 West storm drain and roadway construction project. The approval includes authorization for a 5% contingency fund to address potential unforeseen requirements during development.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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What procurement requirements does City of Tooele publish for vendors?
Tooele City’s Purchasing Policy (approved 8-3-22) requires vendors to provide Certificates of Liability and Workers’ Compensation insurance, a business license, and vendor tax identification as applicable. Construction contracts of $50,000 or more require Performance and Payment bonds; bidder qualifications and required forms are described in the policy.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Tooele?
City of Tooele’s procurement rules are published in the Tooele City Corporation Purchasing Policy and Procedures (approved August 3, 2022) available in the City’s Document Center. The policy details purchase thresholds, sealed-bid and RFP procedures, bidder qualifications, contract standards, and surplus disposal procedures and cites relevant city and state code.