Tulsa County is seeking bids for a contract to purchase vehicle lubricants and antifreeze for county departments and related agencies. This is a goods-purchasing solicitation, not a grant program. The listing gives a closing date of November 2, 2026.
Tulsa County is soliciting bids for the purchase and delivery of golf putting green covers, storage bags, and tiedown stakes for LaFortune Park Golf Course. The solicitation also requests separate pricing for potential future purchases for other Tulsa County Park locations on an as-needed basis. It is a goods procurement, not a grant program.
Tulsa County is seeking bids for a contract to purchase vehicle lubricants and antifreeze for county departments and related agencies. This is a goods-purchasing solicitation, not a grant program. The listing gives a closing date of November 2, 2026.
Sole Source:Only if truly proprietary/specialized with no viable competitors. Build a strong, department-backed justification; otherwise pivot to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, BuyBoard, 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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Tulsa County, OK uses sole source infrequently and with heavy scrutiny. Pursue only if your offering is a highly specialized professional service or proprietary technology with no viable competitors. Execution tips:
Partner with the target department (e.g., Health Department) to develop the justification.
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Tulsa County has used cooperative purchasing before and treats it as the most efficient path to bypass frequent formal bids. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Tulsa County
Board Of County Commissioners Board Meeting
Date: Aug 31, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included several departmental updates, including public safety concerns related to extreme heat, wildfire protection planning, and emergency preparedness. The board addressed various administrative actions, such as amendments for court, development, and highway services, along with procurement and utility permits. A primary focus of the meeting was a public zoning hearing concerning a rezoning request and associated development standards for a proposed covered recreational vehicle and boat storage facility. The session also included the recognition of a staff member for achieving a Road Scholar certification and concluded with an executive session.
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed several items, including road maintenance updates, various parks department events, and weather safety information. Key actions included approving bid openings and awards, managing department addendums, and addressing appointments for the planning commission and at-large positions. The board also authorized payroll and construction-related payments. Finally, a status update on the juvenile detention home was provided, focusing on new internal security procedures and ongoing contract negotiations with state agencies.
The board addressed various operational and administrative matters, including departmental status updates and bid openings for agricultural supplies. Key actions included the approval of contract addendums and amendments for multiple departments, a change order for building renovations, and the approval of gasoline and diesel fuel quotes. The commissioners also authorized the sale of county property, approved agreements for engineering and facility services, addressed inventory resolutions, and authorized travel, training, and personnel actions. Furthermore, the board reviewed claims and conducted an executive session regarding a pending lawsuit.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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