City of Alexandria bids, RFPs and contracts
Alexandria, LouisianaPop. 42,938 · cityofalexandriala.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 3, 2026
- 4 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 95
- 18 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 4+
- Next due Nov 20
- Contracts
- 682
- 294 vendors
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95 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Alexandria's meetings, most in utilities and grants. The latest, from Nov 3: Bidding Open for Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Crossing.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Equipment and Utilities.
4+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 20. Latest awards: Techline Utility Andsupply for wire and Cable Bid Submitted by Techline Utility (Nov 2026) and Wesco Distributions for wire and Cable Bid Submitted by Wesco Distributions (Nov 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Alexandria's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Alexandria is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Alexandria buys from, taken from council records. 682 contracts with 294 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Alexandria.
Questions about City of Alexandria
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Alexandria?
City of Alexandria currently works with 294 vendors across contract types including SUPPLIES, OTHER, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 34 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with City of Alexandria?
Small purchases under LA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Alexandria include City of Alexandria — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Alexandria — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does City of Alexandria publish RFPs?
City of Alexandria publishes formal RFPs on its official website and LA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 356 solicitations from City of Alexandria. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Equipment, Utilities. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Alexandria?
At City of Alexandria, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include Motor Pool, City Administration, Public Works, Electric Distribution Department, and Utilities. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 34 decision-makers at City of Alexandria.
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What does City of Alexandria spend the most on?
Based on 626 tracked contracts, City of Alexandria spends most on Capital Projects (211), Equipment (146), Utilities (113), Public Works (88), and Supplies & Materials (68). Contract types include SUPPLIES, OTHER, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Alexandria's current vendors?
City of Alexandria currently works with vendors including TECHLINE UTILITY ANDSUPPLY, WESCO DISTRIBUTIONS, RED RIVER DELTA LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING COUNCIL INC, GRESCO UTILITY SUPPLY, FRESH IMPRESSION CLEANING CREW, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UTILITY & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, and TEDD FINN LLC. These vendors span contract types like SUPPLIES, OTHER, and MAINTENANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is City of Alexandria working on?
Based on 2 tracked meetings, City of Alexandria is actively discussing: City of Alexandria — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Alexandria — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026). These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does City of Alexandria have?
City of Alexandria currently has 356 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (211), Equipment (146), and Utilities (113). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, LA's state portal, and other sources.