City of Kentwood bids, RFPs and contracts
Kentwood, MichiganPop. 54,776 · kentwood.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 18 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 166
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 10
- Contracts
- 2,092
- 943 vendors
The 30-second brief
166 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Kentwood's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and professional services. The latest, from Oct 20: The packet included a major change to a planned unit development at 44th Street and Shaffer Avenue. The city had tabled the request earlier until a traffic study was completed and staff met with Cobblestone representatives; ROWE Professional Services Company completed the traffic study and staff met with Cobblestone on October 14, 2026. The description shows the project is still moving through approval, with access design and site circulation still being evaluated. This is an open land-use and traffic-engineering opportunity, not a closed award.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Updates.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 10. Latest awards: Jx Enterprises Inc for kentwood Purchases Fleet Parts from JX Enterprises ($394.03, Oct 2026) and Merl's Towing Service Inc for kentwood Pays Merl's Towing for Vehicle Services ($63.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Kentwood's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Kentwood is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Kentwood buys from, taken from council records. 2,092 contracts with 943 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Kentwood.
Questions about City of Kentwood
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Kentwood?
City of Kentwood currently works with 943 vendors across contract types including SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 64 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 Kentwood?
Small purchases under MI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Kentwood include City of Kentwood — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Kentwood — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Kentwood Planning Commission Examines Zoning Amendments & Housing Needs, 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 Kentwood publish RFPs?
City of Kentwood publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MI's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 231 solicitations from City of Kentwood. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Public Updates. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Kentwood?
At City of Kentwood, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. 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 64 decision-makers at City of Kentwood.
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What does City of Kentwood spend the most on?
Based on 2,441 tracked contracts, City of Kentwood spends most on Capital Projects (1,572), Public Works (365), Public Updates (193), Public Safety (166), and Recreation & Community Services (145). Contract types include SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Kentwood's current vendors?
City of Kentwood currently works with vendors including JX ENTERPRISES INC, MERL'S TOWING SERVICE INC, ROWE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COMPANY, TRIANGLE ASSOCIATES INC, GRAINGER INC, SCHUPAN ELECTRONICS RECYCLING, ALL STAR PRINTING, LEONARD'S SYRUPS, CONNECTWISE INC, and ON DUTY GEAR LLC. These vendors span contract types like SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and MAINTENANCE. 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 Kentwood working on?
Based on 25 tracked meetings, City of Kentwood is actively discussing: City of Kentwood — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Kentwood — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Kentwood Planning Commission Examines Zoning Amendments & Housing Needs, Kentwood Planning Commission Approves Breton Ravines Development Plans, and Kentwood City Commission Meeting: Approves SafeChem Agreement & Budget. 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 Kentwood have?
City of Kentwood currently has 231 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,572), Public Works (365), and Public Updates (193). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MI's state portal, and other sources.