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City of Chelsea bids, RFPs and contracts

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Latest contract
Jun 17, 2025
17 months ago
Bids and RFPs
1
None open now
Contracts
431
248 vendors
Decision makers
7

The 30-second brief

Where the money goes

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

How they buy

Latest awards: Bash & Co for bash & Co. Considered for Development Agreement (Jun 2025) and Vincent Cabot Hodges Jr for vincent Cabot Hodges Jr. Annexation Request Pending (Jun 2025).

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Recent bids and RFPs

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

Vendors and contracts

Who City of Chelsea buys from, taken from council records. 431 contracts with 248 vendors.

BASH & COBash & Co. Considered for Development Agreement · Jun 17Undisclosed
VINCENT CABOT HODGES JRVincent Cabot Hodges Jr. Annexation Request Pending · Jun 17Undisclosed
CHUCK KITCHENSAnnexation Request by Chuck Kitchens Pending Approval · Jun 17Undisclosed
RESICAP ALABAMA OWNERRESICAP Alabama Owner Annexation Request Pending · Jun 17Undisclosed
SPECTRUM ENTERPRISESpectrum Enterprise Fiber Internet Service Agreement Proposed · Jun 17Undisclosed

Who decides

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

Questions about City of Chelsea

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

City of Chelsea currently works with 248 vendors across contract types including Economic Development Assistance, Annexation request, Fiber internet service, Managed Technology Services, and Study. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 7 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 Chelsea?

Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Chelsea include Chelsea City Council Meeting Highlights Economic Development and Policy Updates, Chelsea City Council Meeting Highlights, and Chelsea City Council & Planning Commission Meetings: Key Approvals & Developments, 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 Chelsea publish RFPs?

City of Chelsea publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1 solicitations from City of Chelsea. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Chelsea?

At City of Chelsea, 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 Public Works, Water, Police, City Attorney, and City Council. 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 7 decision-makers at City of Chelsea.

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What does City of Chelsea spend the most on?

Based on 782 tracked contracts, City of Chelsea spends most on Capital Projects (398), Grants (143), Public Works (127), Transportation (61), and Public Safety (53). Contract types include Economic Development Assistance, Annexation request, Fiber internet service, Managed Technology Services, and Study. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are City of Chelsea's current vendors?

City of Chelsea currently works with vendors including BASH & CO, VINCENT CABOT HODGES JR, CHUCK KITCHENS, RESICAP ALABAMA OWNER, SPECTRUM ENTERPRISE, LANTECH SOLUTIONS, RPC GREATER BIRMINGHAM, TEAMSTERS LOCAL 25, DAGLE ELECTRICAL, and ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS. These vendors span contract types like Economic Development Assistance, Annexation request, Fiber internet service, Managed Technology Services, and Study. 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 Chelsea working on?

Based on 10 tracked meetings, City of Chelsea is actively discussing: Chelsea City Council Meeting Highlights Economic Development and Policy Updates, Chelsea City Council Meeting Highlights, Chelsea City Council & Planning Commission Meetings: Key Approvals & Developments, Chelsea City Council Meeting Summary: April 1, 2025, and Chelsea Council Addresses Rezoning and Financial Matters; Planning Commission Reviews Developments. 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 Chelsea have?

City of Chelsea currently has 1 active solicitation. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (398), Grants (143), and Public Works (127). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.

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