City of Kenton City bids, RFPs and contracts
Kenton, OhioPop. 7,808 · cityofkenton.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 12, 2026
- 26 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 54
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 16
- Contracts
- 426
- 161 vendors
The 30-second brief
54 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Kenton City's meetings, most in transportation and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 12: City Considering Moratorium on Data Center Development.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Utilities.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 16. Latest awards: Kirk Bros for kirk Bros. Set to Mobilize for Water Plant Project ($6,384,000.00, Oct 2026) and Wessler Engineering, [nc for wessler Engineering Continues Water Plant Improvements ($122,039.11 / $755,000.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Kenton City's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Kenton City is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Kenton City buys from, taken from council records. 426 contracts with 161 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Kenton City.
Questions about City of Kenton City
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Kenton City?
City of Kenton City currently works with 161 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 27 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 Kenton City?
Small purchases under OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Kenton City include City of Kenton city — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Kenton city — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Kenton, OH: Bids Open for Clover & Lark Lane Water Replacement Project, 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 Kenton City publish RFPs?
City of Kenton City publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 16 solicitations from City of Kenton City. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Utilities. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Kenton City?
At City of Kenton City, 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, Public Works, Wastewater, and 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 27 decision-makers at City of Kenton City.
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What does City of Kenton City spend the most on?
Based on 702 tracked contracts, City of Kenton City spends most on Capital Projects (357), Public Works (135), Utilities (102), Public Safety (56), and Transportation (52). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Kenton City's current vendors?
City of Kenton City currently works with vendors including KIRK BROS, WESSLER ENGINEERING, [NC, MARTIN'S POOL COMPANY, PMG CONSULTING, JACOB'S ELECTRIC, DGL CONSULTING ENGINEERS LLC, WESSLER ENGINEERING, OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION, and BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE KENTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FACILITIES. 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 Kenton City working on?
Based on 4 tracked meetings, City of Kenton City is actively discussing: City of Kenton city — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Kenton city — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Kenton, OH: Bids Open for Clover & Lark Lane Water Replacement Project, and City of Kenton Invites Bids for Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line Replacement. 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 Kenton City have?
City of Kenton City currently has 16 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (357), Public Works (135), and Utilities (102). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OH's state portal, and other sources.