City of Hastings bids, RFPs and contracts
Hastings, MichiganPop. 7,490 · hastingsmi.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 26, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 99
- 13 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 10
- Contracts
- 1,131
- 479 vendors
The 30-second brief
99 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Hastings's meetings, most in professional services and public safety. The latest, from Oct 26: At its October 26, 2026 meeting, the council scheduled action on the purchase of a Circle Air PPE/equipment dryer from Moses Fire Equipment Inc. for $11,320. Fire Chief Mark Jordan said the Fire Department was using a residential clothes dryer for turnout gear and that the new unit can dry up to three full sets at once and also extract particles through a HEPA filtration system. The memo said the purchase was a budgeted CIP item with a project budget not to exceed $12,000. Decision pending the council vote.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 10. Latest awards: Ulrich Lawn for DDA Awards Snow Removal Contract to Ulrich Lawn ($1,548.61 per snow event; $200 per hour for trucking; $160 per hour for wheel loader and skid steer, Oct 2026) and Thornapple Arts Council ($47,180.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Hastings's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Hastings is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Hastings buys from, taken from council records. 1,131 contracts with 479 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Hastings.
Questions about City of Hastings
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Hastings?
City of Hastings currently works with 479 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and SUPPLIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 60 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 Hastings?
Small purchases under MI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Hastings include City of Hastings — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Hastings — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Hastings — 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 Hastings publish RFPs?
City of Hastings publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MI's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 15 solicitations from City of Hastings. 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 Hastings?
At City of Hastings, 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 Clerk, Department of Public Services — Parks & Recreation oversight, City Council, Assessor, and Planning Commission | Zoning Board of Appeals. 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 60 decision-makers at City of Hastings.
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What does City of Hastings spend the most on?
Based on 1,263 tracked contracts, City of Hastings spends most on Capital Projects (678), Public Works (344), Grants (91), Public Safety (77), and Public Services (73). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, 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 Hastings's current vendors?
City of Hastings currently works with vendors including ULRICH LAWN, THORNAPPLE ARTS COUNCIL, MOORE & BRUGGINK, HICKEY ELECTRIC INC, CRYSTAL FLASH, PLAYGROUNDS BY LEATHERS, LAKELAND ASPHALT CORP, J & C LAWN SOLUTIONS, KAMMINGA & ROODVOETS, and MOSES FIRE EQUIPMENT INC. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, 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 Hastings working on?
Based on 21 tracked meetings, City of Hastings is actively discussing: City of Hastings — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Hastings — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Hastings — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Hastings City Council Approves Brownfield Authority & Tree Contract Bids, and Hastings City Council: DVR Purchase, Ordinance Review, Downtown Event. 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 Hastings have?
City of Hastings currently has 15 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (678), Public Works (344), and Grants (91). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MI's state portal, and other sources.