City of Alma bids, RFPs and contracts
ArkansasPop. 6,071 · almaarkansas.gov- Latest contract
- Nov 18, 2025
- 12 months ago
- Open bids
- 2
- Next due Nov 10
- Contracts
- 4
- 4 vendors
- Decision makers
- 19
The 30-second brief
Communications leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Community & Outreach and Capital Projects.
2 open RFPs, the next due Nov 10. Latest awards: WAFDA for funds Move Planned For Prior WAFDA Award ($10,000, Nov 2025) and CJRW for alma A&P to discuss CJRW tourism marketing (Oct 2025).
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Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Alma is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Alma buys from, taken from council records. 4 contracts with 4 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Alma.
Questions about City of Alma
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Alma?
City of Alma currently works with 4 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and INSURANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 19 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 Alma?
Small purchases under AR's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Alma include Alma College Seeks A/E Firms for Opera House Boiler House Renovation, 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 Alma publish RFPs?
City of Alma publishes formal RFPs on its official website and AR's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 7 solicitations from City of Alma. The most active RFP sectors are Communications, Community & Outreach, Capital Projects. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Alma?
At City of Alma, 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 Parks & Recreation, Mayor's Office, City Clerk, Public Works, and Police. 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 19 decision-makers at City of Alma.
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What does City of Alma spend the most on?
Based on 11 tracked contracts, City of Alma spends most on Communications (3), Community & Outreach (3), Capital Projects (2), Parks & Recreation (2), and Administration & Finance (1). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and INSURANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Alma's current vendors?
City of Alma currently works with vendors including WAFDA, CJRW, HOMETOWN ALMA 2025, and SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and INSURANCE. 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 Alma working on?
Based on 1 tracked meeting, City of Alma is actively discussing: Alma College Seeks A/E Firms for Opera House Boiler House Renovation. 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 Alma have?
City of Alma currently has 7 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Communications (3), Community & Outreach (3), and Capital Projects (2). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, AR's state portal, and other sources.