Public works bureaus preview 2025 construction bid opportunities

City Project Managers to Outline 2025 Bid Opportunities 

Please join Public Works Deputy City Administrator Priya Dhanapal and Chief Procurement Officer Sylvester Donelson at the City of Portland Public Works Procurement Day. 

Contractors will learn about opportunities to work with the Portland Water Bureau, Bureau of Transportation and Bureau of Environmental Services. The City of Portland’s public works bureaus are teaming up to present a wide array of 2025 construction bid opportunities at Procurement Day on Thursday, Nov. 21.

The city’s project managers will walk prospective partners through a construction pipeline that includes projects to serve excellent drinking water, maintain an effective and safe transportation system, and provide reliable wastewater and stormwater services. The Public Works Service Area is making significant infrastructure investments now and, in the future, with nearly $1B this fiscal year alone. We strive to achieve or exceed the 20-30% goals of contracting to COBID-certified firms with current and future work.

"The City of Portland is honored to support the empowerment of small and medium enterprises, especially those owned by Black, Indigenous, entrepreneurs of color and women,” Priyal Dhanapal, the deputy city administrator for Public Works said. “Together we can bridge the gap to equitable contracting by shining a light on opportunities, ensuring that every community has a chance to thrive and contribute to our shared success.”

What: Public Works Procurement Day
When: Thursday, Nov. 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Portland Building, Room 108, 1120 SW 5th Ave. 

• Learn about upcoming public works projects starting in 2025, including scopes of work, project timelines, and potential prime and subcontracting opportunities. 
• Network with COBID-certified businesses, prime contractors, subcontractors, and project managers working on City projects. 
• Learn more about the contracting process and working with the City — designed for all levels of experience especially those who have never worked with the City before. 

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“Public Works Procurement Day will positively impact the contracting community by connecting small businesses to public works contracts, growing the local economy, and operationalizing the City’s Core Values,” said Chief Procurement Officer Sylvester Donelson.

Subcontractors are also invited to attend. The sessions will provide an opportunity to network with COBID-certified businesses and the City’s project managers. 

“COBID certification is a useful tool to let customers know they are working with a licensed, insured business trained in its areas of certification,” said Faye Burch, a program equity manager for the Water Bureau’s Bull Run filtration project and the Bureau of Enivronmental Services’ Carolina Trunk project. 

Portland Bureau of Transportation 

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is the steward of the City’s transportation system, and a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides access and mobility.  

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Portland Water Bureau

The Portland Water Bureau serves water to almost a million people in the Portland area. Portland’s water system includes two great water sources, 54 tanks and reservoirs, and 2,250 miles of pipes. With 600 employees working on everything from water treatment to customer service, the Water Bureau is committed to serving excellent water every minute of every day.

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Portland Bureau of Environmental Services  

Environmental Services - the City of Portland’s sewer and stormwater utility - protects public health and the environment by collecting and recovering resources from the city’s wastewater, managing stormwater, and restoring and protecting Portland’s rivers, streams, and watersheds.

Learn more about Environmental Services