City of Durham bids, RFPs and contracts
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- Mar 19, 2025
- 20 months ago
- Contracts
- 28
- 25 vendors
- Decision makers
- 14
- Population
- 90
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Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Community & Outreach.
Latest awards: St Josephs Historic Foundation for st. Joseph's awarded $18K for HAYTI celebration ($18,568.40, Mar 2025) and Carolina Theatre of Durham for carolina Theatre awarded $13K for film festival ($13,708.40, Mar 2025).
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Vendors and contracts
Who City of Durham buys from, taken from council records. 28 contracts with 25 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Durham.
Questions about City of Durham
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Durham?
City of Durham currently works with 25 vendors across contract types including Community Event, Film Festival, Performance, and Festival. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 14 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 Durham?
Small purchases under KS's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Durham include Durham Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting Summary: August 13, 2025, JCCPC Meeting: UDO Updates, HPC Agreement, EAR Presentation - August 6, 2025, and Durham Board of Adjustment to Review Variances and Special Use Permits, 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 Durham publish RFPs?
City of Durham publishes formal RFPs on its official website and KS's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Durham?
At City of Durham, 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 Administration, and League Staff. 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 14 decision-makers at City of Durham.
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What does City of Durham spend the most on?
Based on 99 tracked contracts, City of Durham spends most on Capital Projects (63), Public Works (11), Community & Outreach (9), Grants (9), and Recreation & Community Services (7). Contract types include Community Event, Film Festival, Performance, and Festival. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Durham's current vendors?
City of Durham currently works with vendors including ST JOSEPHS HISTORIC FOUNDATION, CAROLINA THEATRE OF DURHAM, DURHAM SYMPHONY, GET HAPPY, DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE ENO RIVER VALLEY, UNMANAGEABLE, and AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL. These vendors span contract types like Community Event, Film Festival, Performance, and Festival. 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 Durham working on?
Based on 9 tracked meetings, City of Durham is actively discussing: Durham Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting Summary: August 13, 2025, JCCPC Meeting: UDO Updates, HPC Agreement, EAR Presentation - August 6, 2025, Durham Board of Adjustment to Review Variances and Special Use Permits, Durham Public Art Committee Meeting: Appointments, Value Statements, Updates, and Historic Preservation Commission Approves Site Work and Discusses Policy Changes. 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.