Construction services for the elimination of five pump stations (Barrington Hills PS, Barrington Hills BLK. F PS, Gil Volz PS, Kildare Crossings PS, and Kirkridge Acres PS) and installation of approximately 9,667 linear feet of 8-inch to 18-inch all-gravity sanitary sewer, including an additional downstream gravity sewer and removal of a bottleneck in the collection system along First Street in Addyston.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $75,000, use sole source; for amounts over $75,000 (proprietary IT or unique service), align with the end-user, prepare the formal sole-source justification, and route via Purchasing for Board approval.
Coops:Frequently procures through Ohio DAS Cooperative Purchasing Program, Ohio DAS State Term Contracts (STC) & Statewide Contracts, ODOT Cooperative Purchasing Program, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Hamilton County, OH allows direct awards when a product/service is proprietary or uniquely qualified (common for IT software/maintenance or specialized social services). For awards over $75,000, a formal sole-source justification is required per the County’s Purchasing Policy Manual. Practical steps:
Work with the end-user department (e.g., IT, Job & Family Services) to draft the justification.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Hamilton County actively uses cooperative purchasing and explicitly authorizes it in policy. You can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Hamilton County
Hamilton County Board Of Commissioners Staff Meeting
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a proclamation honoring the Librarian of the Year for her professional achievements and leadership in the county library system. Additionally, the commissioners received an update from the director of emergency management regarding federal disaster declarations following recent flooding and wind events. The discussion covered the establishment of a disaster recovery center at the central campus to assist residents with applications for uninsured losses.
Hamilton County Transportation Improvement District Special Board Meeting
Date: Jun 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and approved two key resolutions: a Memorandum of Understanding between Hamilton County and the Transportation Improvement District regarding funding for off-road transportation routes, and the authorization of state grant funding for the Kenwood Road and Montgomery Road Improvement Project. The meeting included various updates on regional projects, including the State Route 32 improvements, the Dry Fork Road Bridge, utility relocation for the Western Hills Viaduct, and ongoing funding applications for the viaduct project. Additionally, the transit authority provided updates regarding service network adjustments, new route launches, transit center property acquisition, and the progress of bus rapid transit design.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Hamilton County.
John P. BruggenAssistant County Administrator for Budget & Finance
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Hamilton County Solid Waste Policy Committee Policy Committee Meeting
Date: Aug 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed several policy items, including public testimony advocating for increased organics processing infrastructure and landfill Tier 2 fee adjustments to support waste diversion. The meeting included a review of the resource revenue update and the appointment of a general interest committee member. Furthermore, the committee heard and approved recommendations for food rescue equipment grants for four agencies aimed at increasing food diversion tonnage. Initial discussions regarding the upcoming solid waste budget were also initiated.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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