City of Durham bids, RFPs and contracts
Durham, OregonPop. 1,904 · durham-oregon.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 10 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 20
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Contracts
- 132
- 80 vendors
- Decision makers
- 9
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20 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Durham's meetings, most in grants and public works. The latest, from Oct 27: City Awards Solid Waste Franchise with New Rate Structure.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Washington County for washington County Continues Solid Waste Compliance Work (Approximately $3,000 in annual RMA funding, Oct 2026) and Pride Disposal Company for durham Defers Pride Disposal Rate Increase (3.375% rate increase, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Durham's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Durham buys from, taken from council records. 132 contracts with 80 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 80 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 9 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 OR's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Durham include City of Durham — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Durham — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Durham — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), 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 OR'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 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 9 decision-makers at City of Durham.
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What does City of Durham spend the most on?
Based on 324 tracked contracts, City of Durham spends most on Capital Projects (194), Public Works (46), Grants (44), Environmental Services (26), and Community & Outreach (14). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. 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 WASHINGTON COUNTY, PRIDE DISPOSAL COMPANY, MERINA + COMPANY, MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, CLEAN WATER SERVICES, PRIDE DISPOSAL, PATHFINDER LAND USE CONSULTING, and COMCAST OF OREGON II INC. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, UTILITIES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. 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 19 tracked meetings, City of Durham is actively discussing: City of Durham — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Durham — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Durham — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Durham City Council Meeting: Fee Updates, Grants, and Financial Review, and Durham City Council Discusses Tree Ordinance Revisions, Penalties, Mitigation. 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.