The purchasing division for the City processes all equipment, construction contracts and consultant type services for the City.  The purchasing division has a special link with the Central Oregon Builders Exchange who puts the City's complete request for bid/proposal package on line, complete with the drawings so that contractors, consultants and equipment suppliers may download at no cost.  The plans and specifications may be accessed at www.plansonfile.com, click on Public Works and select the project you wish.  If you have difficulty in the process contact the Exchange at 541-389-0123 or Gwen Chapman, Purchasing Manager for the City of Bend, at 541-385-6677.  The bid results are also shown at this same web site.