City of Great Falls bids, RFPs and contracts
Great Falls, MontanaPop. 60,208 · greatfallsmt.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 11 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 211
- 6 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 4+
- Next due Nov 18
- Contracts
- 4,592
- 1,125 vendors
The 30-second brief
211 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Great Falls's meetings, most in equipment and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 27: Foundation Grant Proposal for Facility Emergency Equipment.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
4+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 18. Latest awards: VENUWORKS for great Falls Discusses VenuWorks Venue Management Proposal (Base fee: $12,000 per month; 6% of food and beverage sales; 10% of revenue from naming rights, sponsorship, event and display advertising, Nov 2026) and Alert Security Systems for library Pays Alert Security for Security System Services (MTD $100.00; FYTD $100.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Great Falls's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Great Falls is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Great Falls buys from, taken from council records. 4,592 contracts with 1,125 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Great Falls.
Questions about City of Great Falls
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Great Falls?
City of Great Falls currently works with 1,125 vendors across contract types including FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, UTILITIES, and SUPPLIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 122 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 Great Falls?
Small purchases under MT's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Great Falls include City of Great Falls — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Great Falls — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Great Falls — 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 Great Falls publish RFPs?
City of Great Falls publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MT's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 78 solicitations from City of Great Falls. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Great Falls?
At City of Great Falls, 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, and Public Works. 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 122 decision-makers at City of Great Falls.
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What does City of Great Falls spend the most on?
Based on 2,180 tracked contracts, City of Great Falls spends most on Capital Projects (1,358), Public Works (257), Grants (236), Library (200), and Recreation & Community Services (129). Contract types include FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, UTILITIES, and SUPPLIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Great Falls's current vendors?
City of Great Falls currently works with vendors including VENUWORKS, ALERT SECURITY SYSTEMS, MEETGEEK, VISION NET INC, WENDT ADVERTISING, T-MOBILE, PAINT STORE, INFOUSA MARKETING, CENTURY LINK, and FISHER'S TECHNOLOGY. These vendors span contract types like FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE, TECHNOLOGY, UTILITIES, and SUPPLIES. 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 Great Falls working on?
Based on 26 tracked meetings, City of Great Falls is actively discussing: City of Great Falls — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Great Falls — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Great Falls — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Great Falls BID Meeting: Budget, Beautification, and Handbook Review, and Great Falls Council Meeting: Beebee Tracts Development & R-5 Zoning. 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 Great Falls have?
City of Great Falls currently has 78 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,358), Public Works (257), and Grants (236). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MT's state portal, and other sources.