City of De Soto bids, RFPs and contracts
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- Jan 1, 2026
- 10 months ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 1
- Open bids
- 1
- Next due Nov 20
- Contracts
- 17
- 13 vendors
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1 pre-RFP (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of De Soto's meetings, most in parks & recreation. The latest, from Jan 1: County-Wide ADA Upgrades for Parks & Public Facilities.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Infrastructure & Maintenance.
1 open RFP, the next due Nov 20. Latest awards: Missouri Economic Development ($133,185.00, Oct 2025) and De Soto Fire Department for firefighter Training Facility shared loan ($600,314.63, Oct 2025).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of De Soto's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of De Soto is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of De Soto buys from, taken from council records. 17 contracts with 13 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of De Soto.
Questions about City of De Soto
How do I become an approved vendor for City of De Soto?
City of De Soto currently works with 13 vendors across contract types including Loan, INSURANCE, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 10 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 De Soto?
Small purchases under MO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Capital Projects (41), Public Works (8), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (7), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 De Soto publish RFPs?
City of De Soto publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 7 solicitations from City of De Soto. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Infrastructure & Maintenance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of De Soto?
At City of De Soto, 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 Finance, City Clerk, Police, and City Manager. 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 10 decision-makers at City of De Soto.
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What does City of De Soto spend the most on?
Based on 64 tracked contracts, City of De Soto spends most on Capital Projects (41), Public Works (8), Infrastructure & Maintenance (7), Grants (5), and Environmental Services (3). Contract types include Loan, INSURANCE, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, 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 De Soto's current vendors?
City of De Soto currently works with vendors including MISSOURI ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DE SOTO FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRST STATE COMMUNITY BANK, MISSOURI INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (MIRMA), DE SOTO RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY. These vendors span contract types like Loan, INSURANCE, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
How many active solicitations does City of De Soto have?
City of De Soto currently has 7 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (41), Public Works (8), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (7). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MO's state portal, and other sources.