City of Carthage bids, RFPs and contracts
MissouriPop. 15,895 · carthagemo.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 28, 2026
- 9 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 54
- 3 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 12
- Contracts
- 15
- 13 vendors
The 30-second brief
54 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Carthage's meetings, most in capital projects and information technology. The latest, from Oct 28: Drainage and Stormwater Improvement Construction.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Safety.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 12. Latest awards: INCODE for city Budgets Incode ERP Pro 10 Upgrade ($23,000.00, Jul 2026) and AXON for axon Body Camera Purchase for Police Approved ($11,267.10, Feb 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Carthage's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Carthage is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Carthage buys from, taken from council records. 15 contracts with 13 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Carthage.
Questions about City of Carthage
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Carthage?
City of Carthage currently works with 13 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 35 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 Carthage?
Small purchases under MO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Carthage include City of Carthage — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Carthage — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Carthage City Council Meeting Summary: June 10, 2025, 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 Carthage publish RFPs?
City of Carthage publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 11 solicitations from City of Carthage. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Carthage?
At City of Carthage, 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, Public Works, Fire, Municipal Court, 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 35 decision-makers at City of Carthage.
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What does City of Carthage spend the most on?
Based on 401 tracked contracts, City of Carthage spends most on Capital Projects (234), Public Works (89), Public Safety (32), Recreation & Community Services (25), and Grants (21). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Carthage's current vendors?
City of Carthage currently works with vendors including INCODE, AXON, BALLISTIC VEST REPLACEMENT PROJECT, VB CONTRACT, STORM SIREN BATTERY REPLACEMENT /MAINTENANCE, GIS MAPPING - FORMERLY STORMWATER MAPPING, MODOT, and MAIN STREET CARTHAGE INC. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, and OTHER. 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 Carthage working on?
Based on 8 tracked meetings, City of Carthage is actively discussing: City of Carthage — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Carthage — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Carthage City Council Meeting Summary: June 10, 2025, Carthage City Council Meeting Summary, and Carthage City Council Meeting Summary. 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 Carthage have?
City of Carthage currently has 11 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (234), Public Works (89), and Public Safety (32). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MO's state portal, and other sources.