City of Kent bids, RFPs and contracts
- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 4, 2026
- 2 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 142
- 17 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 10
- Contracts
- 1,450
- 521 vendors
The 30-second brief
142 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Kent's meetings, most in capital projects and grants. The latest, from Nov 4: Solar and BESS Installation at Administrative Services Building.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 10. Latest awards: Rodarte Construction Inc for kent Considers Rodarte Construction Floodplain Change Orders (Nov 2026) and Alliant Insurance Services Inc for kent Council Considers Alliant Insurance Brokerage Agreement (Nov 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Kent's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Kent is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Kent buys from, taken from council records. 1,450 contracts with 521 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Kent.
Questions about City of Kent
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Kent?
City of Kent currently works with 521 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, INSURANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and UTILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 37 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 Kent?
Small purchases under WA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Kent include City of Kent — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Kent — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Kent City Council Meeting: Financials, Investments, Budget Adjustments, 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 Kent publish RFPs?
City of Kent publishes formal RFPs on its official website and WA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 70 solicitations from City of Kent. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Kent?
At City of Kent, 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 Human Services Division, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department, and Human Services Division, Kent Parks Department. 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 37 decision-makers at City of Kent.
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What does City of Kent spend the most on?
Based on 2,857 tracked contracts, City of Kent spends most on Capital Projects (1,511), Grants (521), Public Works (493), Public Safety (201), and Recreation & Community Services (131). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, INSURANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and UTILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Kent's current vendors?
City of Kent currently works with vendors including RODARTE CONSTRUCTION INC, ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES INC, PSOMAS INC, SALVATION ARMY, KING COUNTY, GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, PHOMAS INC, and UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE LP DBA ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, INSURANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and UTILITIES. 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 Kent working on?
Based on 26 tracked meetings, City of Kent is actively discussing: City of Kent — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Kent — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Kent City Council Meeting: Financials, Investments, Budget Adjustments, Kent City Council Meeting: Budget, Safety, Small Business, & Community, and Land Use Board Approves Recode Kent Phase 2 Updates & Infill Development. 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 Kent have?
City of Kent currently has 70 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,511), Grants (521), and Public Works (493). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, WA's state portal, and other sources.