City of Barre bids, RFPs and contracts
Barre, VermontPop. 8,214 · barrecity.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 17 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 52
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 20
- Contracts
- 2,793
- 808 vendors
The 30-second brief
52 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Barre's meetings, most in public safety and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 20: Expansion of Central Vermont Career Center Facility for Trades Training.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 20. Latest awards: Sullivan & Powers for barre Reviews Favorable FY25 Audit by Sullivan & Powers (Oct 2026) and Downstreet Housing for barre Ratifies Housing Purchase Option Amendment (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Barre's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Barre is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Barre buys from, taken from council records. 2,793 contracts with 808 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Barre.
Questions about City of Barre
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Barre?
City of Barre currently works with 808 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, and UTILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 47 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 Barre?
Small purchases under VT's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Barre include City of Barre — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Barre — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Berry City Council: FY26 Budget, Flood Resiliency, Cemetery Project, 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 Barre publish RFPs?
City of Barre publishes formal RFPs on its official website and VT's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 56 solicitations from City of Barre. 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 Barre?
At City of Barre, 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 Health. 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 47 decision-makers at City of Barre.
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What does City of Barre spend the most on?
Based on 1,545 tracked contracts, City of Barre spends most on Capital Projects (812), Public Works (321), Grants (209), Environmental Services (117), and Recreation & Community Services (86). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, and UTILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Barre's current vendors?
City of Barre currently works with vendors including SULLIVAN & POWERS, DOWNSTREET HOUSING, DUBOIS & KING INC, VERKADA, CLARK'S COLLISION CENTER INC, GREEN MT POWER CORP, SANEL NAPA, and O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, and UTILITIES. 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 Barre working on?
Based on 20 tracked meetings, City of Barre is actively discussing: City of Barre — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Barre — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Berry City Council: FY26 Budget, Flood Resiliency, Cemetery Project, Berry City Council Reviews Budget, Parking, and Community Initiatives, and Berry City Council Meeting: Infrastructure, Budget, & Community Initiatives. 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 Barre have?
City of Barre currently has 56 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (812), Public Works (321), and Grants (209). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, VT's state portal, and other sources.