AGENCY · CITYLIVE DATA

City of Amherst bids, RFPs and contracts

City of Amherst logoAmherst, Ohio
Latest pre-RFP
Oct 26, 2026
12 days ago
Pre-RFPs
14
2 in the last 30 days
Bids and RFPs
8
None open now
Contracts
223
100 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

14 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Amherst's meetings, most in capital projects and public works. The latest, from Oct 26: The Oct. 26, 2026 agenda introduced an ordinance authorizing the City of Amherst to sell parcel No. 05-00-097-102-023 via competitive bidding at a public auction. The sale had not yet been acted on in this agenda. Decision state: vote scheduled.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.

How they buy

Latest awards: Keith D. Weiner & Associates for amherst Considers Continuing Tax Collection Services (Oct 2026) and Insource Solutions Group Inc for amherst Considers Insource Tax Filing Services (Oct 2026).

14 pre-RFPs trackedLatest Oct 26

2 new pre-RFPs at City of Amherst this month. Get the ones that fit you, free.

Get Ohio pre-RFPs free

Free account · 30-second setup · No credit card

Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Amherst's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Recent bids and RFPs

Solicitations City of Amherst has posted. None are open right now.

Vendors and contracts

Who City of Amherst buys from, taken from council records. 223 contracts with 100 vendors.

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Amherst.

Questions about City of Amherst

How do I become an approved vendor for City of Amherst?

City of Amherst currently works with 100 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and LEGAL. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 22 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 Amherst?

Small purchases under OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Amherst include City of Amherst — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Amherst — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Amherst — 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 Amherst publish RFPs?

City of Amherst publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 8 solicitations from City of Amherst. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Amherst?

At City of Amherst, 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 Main Street Amherst / Economic Development, and Law. 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 22 decision-makers at City of Amherst.

Show 4 more questions

What does City of Amherst spend the most on?

Based on 318 tracked contracts, City of Amherst spends most on Capital Projects (206), Public Works (47), Grants (23), Administration & Finance (22), and Environmental Services (20). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and LEGAL. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are City of Amherst's current vendors?

City of Amherst currently works with vendors including KEITH D. WEINER & ASSOCIATES, INSOURCE SOLUTIONS GROUP INC, INSOURCE SERVICES, KEITH D WEINER & ASSOCIATES, KEITH D WEINER & ASSOCIATES COMPANY LPA, BRAMHALL ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING COMPANY, and BRAMHALL ENGINEERING & SURVEYING COMPANY. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and LEGAL. 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 Amherst working on?

Based on 11 tracked meetings, City of Amherst is actively discussing: City of Amherst — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Amherst — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Amherst — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Amherst Council Meeting: Mobile Vending, Tax Levies, Sludge Removal Bids, and Amherst Council Meeting: Storage Building Approval & Fund Adjustments. 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 Amherst have?

City of Amherst currently has 8 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (206), Public Works (47), and Grants (23). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OH's state portal, and other sources.

Work in government? Get Civic IQ free →

Start finding government buyers today.
It's free.

B2G and SLED sales intelligence. Surface government procurement signals from 100,000+ state, local, and education agencies months before the RFP.

Get started free

No credit card required