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Public Works Procurement Day: Advancing Collaboration and Equity in Portland’s Infrastructure

Public Works and Procurement teams hosted a successful Public Works Procurement Day on Nov. 21, bringing together City project managers, contractors and community partners to explore bid opportunities for nearly $1 billion in upcoming infrastructure projects.

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Public works bureaus preview 2025 construction bid opportunities

Learn about upcoming construction bid opportunities with the Portland Water Bureau, Bureau of Transportation and Bureau of Environmental Services on Nov. 21 from 9 to 11 a.m.

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Permit Improvement Team Conducts Business Process Analyses Enhance City Permitting

Business Processes Analyses (BPAs) are being coordinated by the Permit Improvement Team to understand, adjust, and continuously improve the City of Portland's permitting processes. Learn more about the BPAs that are complete as well as those in the works.

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