City of Calais bids, RFPs and contracts
MainePop. 3,083 · calaismaine.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 8, 2026
- 29 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 66
- 10 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 6
- None open now
- Contracts
- 448
- 277 vendors
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66 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Calais's meetings, most in capital projects and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 8: At the October 8, 2026 meeting, the City Manager said the Ferry Point Bridge would close temporarily for maintenance and repairs. He also noted concerns that Milltown crossing hours were not being extended during the closure. The work is already set to happen, which creates follow-on opportunity around bridge maintenance, traffic control, and any related service support.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Pioneer Broadband for calais Discusses Pioneer Broadband Service Offerings (Oct 2026) and Farrah, Hank for calais Continues Financial Consulting With Hank Farrah (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Calais's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Calais has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Calais buys from, taken from council records. 448 contracts with 277 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Calais.
Questions about City of Calais
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Calais?
City of Calais currently works with 277 vendors across contract types including UTILITIES, CONSULTING, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, and LICENSE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 24 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 Calais?
Small purchases under ME's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Calais include City of Calais — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Calais — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Calais — 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 Calais publish RFPs?
City of Calais publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ME's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 6 solicitations from City of Calais. 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 Calais?
At City of Calais, 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 Cemetery, and Community Development. 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 24 decision-makers at City of Calais.
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What does City of Calais spend the most on?
Based on 712 tracked contracts, City of Calais spends most on Capital Projects (386), Public Works (109), Grants (91), Public Safety (73), and Administration & Finance (53). Contract types include UTILITIES, CONSULTING, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, and LICENSE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Calais's current vendors?
City of Calais currently works with vendors including PIONEER BROADBAND, FARRAH, HANK, TOWNCLOUD, ST CROIX VALLEY GARDEN CLUB, TOWN CLOUD, SKULLY'S RESTAURANT, JO'S DINER & PIZZERIA, BAILEY, CARL S, and TC & RW LLC. These vendors span contract types like UTILITIES, CONSULTING, TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, and LICENSE. 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 Calais working on?
Based on 11 tracked meetings, City of Calais is actively discussing: City of Calais — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Calais — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Calais — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Calais City Council: Budgets, Charter Amendment, and Development (2025), and Calais City Council Meeting Summary: Approvals, Funding, and Planning. 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 Calais have?
City of Calais currently has 6 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (386), Public Works (109), and Grants (91). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ME's state portal, and other sources.