City of Lamar bids, RFPs and contracts
Lamar, MissouriPop. 4,337 · cityoflamar.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 19 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 21
- 3 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 107
- Contracts
- 171
- 128 vendors
The 30-second brief
21 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Lamar's meetings, most in capital projects and parks & recreation. The latest, from Oct 19: The board is scheduled to consider an ordinance authorizing the city administrator to execute contracts with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for a pavement maintenance project at Lamar Municipal Airport. This item uses NPE (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) funding. The agreement is not yet executed, so the October 19, 2026 vote is the buying trigger.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Land & Water Conservation Fund (Oct 2026) and Missouri Highways & Transportaton Commission for NPE Airport Pavement Contract Authorization Considered (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Lamar's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Lamar has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Lamar buys from, taken from council records. 171 contracts with 128 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Lamar.
Questions about City of Lamar
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Lamar?
City of Lamar currently works with 128 vendors across contract types including OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, LICENSE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 42 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 Lamar?
Small purchases under MO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Lamar include City of Lamar — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Lamar — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Lamar — 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 Lamar publish RFPs?
City of Lamar publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 107 solicitations from City of Lamar. 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 Lamar?
At City of Lamar, 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 Council, and Departments. 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 42 decision-makers at City of Lamar.
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What does City of Lamar spend the most on?
Based on 559 tracked contracts, City of Lamar spends most on Capital Projects (362), Public Works (94), Grants (49), Environmental Services (28), and Parks & Recreation (26). Contract types include OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, LICENSE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Lamar's current vendors?
City of Lamar currently works with vendors including LAND & WATER CONSERVATION FUND, MISSOURI HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATON COMMISSION, BELT COCKTAIL COMPANY, REGIER, KALE, and REDNECK. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, LICENSE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and EQUIPMENT. 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 Lamar working on?
Based on 17 tracked meetings, City of Lamar is actively discussing: City of Lamar — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Lamar — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Lamar — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Lamar Board of Aldermen Meeting: Transit Funding, Nuisance, Financial Reports, and Lamar Aldermen Meeting: Police Fund, Budget Review, & City Business. 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 Lamar have?
City of Lamar currently has 107 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (362), Public Works (94), and Grants (49). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MO's state portal, and other sources.