City of Dayton bids, RFPs and contracts
IowaPop. 758 · daytoniowa.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Aug 12, 2026
- 3 months ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 1
- Bids and RFPs
- 2
- None open now
- Contracts
- 20
- 18 vendors
The 30-second brief
1 pre-RFP (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Dayton's meetings, most in public safety. The latest, from Aug 12: Fire Station May Need Electrical Work for Door/Fan.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
Latest awards: HOMEFULL for grant for Homeless Outreach Services Awarded (Sep 2025) and Brumbaugh Construction Inc. for brumbaugh Construction secures $10M+ Police Station contract ($10,000,000+, Sep 2025).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Dayton's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Dayton has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Dayton buys from, taken from council records. 20 contracts with 18 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Dayton.
Questions about City of Dayton
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Dayton?
City of Dayton currently works with 18 vendors across contract types including Grant, Service, Auditing service, Survey vendor, and Grant Agreement. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 3 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 Dayton?
Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Dayton include Dayton City Commission: Contracts, Entrepreneurship, Public Safety Initiatives, Dayton City Commission Meeting: Hospital Levy, Demolition, & Police Reform, and Dayton City Commission Meeting Summary: Hospital Levy & Car Wash Zoning, 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 Dayton publish RFPs?
City of Dayton publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 2 solicitations from City of Dayton. 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 Dayton?
At City of Dayton, 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 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 3 decision-makers at City of Dayton.
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What does City of Dayton spend the most on?
Based on 93 tracked contracts, City of Dayton spends most on Capital Projects (57), Grants (11), Public Works (9), Public Safety (8), and Recreation & Community Services (8). Contract types include Grant, Service, Auditing service, Survey vendor, and Grant Agreement. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Dayton's current vendors?
City of Dayton currently works with vendors including HOMEFULL, BRUMBAUGH CONSTRUCTION INC., FROST BROWN TODD, ETC INSTITUTE, WESTCARE OHIO, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES, AH STURGILL ROOFING, BLADECUTTERS LAWN SERVICE, and JOHNSON & SONS. These vendors span contract types like Grant, Service, Auditing service, Survey vendor, and Grant Agreement. 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 Dayton working on?
Based on 16 tracked meetings, City of Dayton is actively discussing: Dayton City Commission: Contracts, Entrepreneurship, Public Safety Initiatives, Dayton City Commission Meeting: Hospital Levy, Demolition, & Police Reform, Dayton City Commission Meeting Summary: Hospital Levy & Car Wash Zoning, Dayton City Commission Meeting: Rezoning, Sewer Regulations, and Initiatives, and Commission Meeting: Healthcare, Fraud Alerts, Downtown Improvement. 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 Dayton have?
City of Dayton currently has 2 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (57), Grants (11), and Public Works (9). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IA's state portal, and other sources.