Following the North Bend City Council's approval authorizing a Renewal lnterlocal Agreement (ILA) for Police Services with the City of Snoqualmie through June 1, 2025, the city opened a Request for Proposals (RFP) today with the intent of providing an open and transparent selection process for police services.
The City of North Bend has contracted with the City of Snoqualmie for law enforcement and police services since September of 2012. The cities are continuing discussions about police services while North Bend is gathering necessary information to make an informed decision. In the meantime, the North Bend City Council is evaluating all options, including continuing to contract with the City of Snoqualmie, forming its own police department or contracting with the King County Sheriff's Office.
Long-term financial sustainability, predictability, and maintaining public safety and other city services are essential components of North Bend's highly livable community. The City of North Bend's contract for policing services represents its single largest area of expenditure.
The Council expects a thorough, transparent and data-driven process to evaluate and select a provider. This is a critical component to procuring a contract that incorporates the community's voice as part of the selection process. The RFP includes key milestones to ensure the evaluation and selection is completed in a timely and equitable manner.
The city will continue to provide community updates as they move forward in the selection process.