City of Maplewood bids, RFPs and contracts
Maplewood, MinnesotaPop. 40,717 · maplewoodmn.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 26, 2026
- 11 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 18
- 14 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 9
- None open now
- Contracts
- 130
- 110 vendors
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18 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Maplewood's meetings, most in grants and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 26: City Planning Solid Waste RFP for 2027 Contracts.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Administration & Finance.
Latest awards: Neighborworks Home Partners for maplewood Pays NeighborWorks for Loan Administration ($73,676.00, Oct 2026) and State of Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety for maplewood Considers 2027 TZD Traffic Safety Grant (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Maplewood's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Maplewood has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Maplewood buys from, taken from council records. 130 contracts with 110 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Maplewood.
Questions about City of Maplewood
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Maplewood?
City of Maplewood currently works with 110 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, and LICENSE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 128 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 Maplewood?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Maplewood include City of Maplewood — 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 Maplewood publish RFPs?
City of Maplewood publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 9 solicitations from City of Maplewood. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Maplewood?
At City of Maplewood, 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 Community Development, Fire, Council, Commissions and Boards, Planning, and Police. 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 128 decision-makers at City of Maplewood.
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What does City of Maplewood spend the most on?
Based on 43 tracked contracts, City of Maplewood spends most on Capital Projects (17), Grants (12), Administration & Finance (5), Environmental Services (5), and Public Safety (4). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, and LICENSE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Maplewood's current vendors?
City of Maplewood currently works with vendors including NEIGHBORWORKS HOME PARTNERS, STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY, NUSS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT, PARK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, TC DINKY LLC DBA CHINGU KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN, COMPANION ANIMAL CONTROL, LHB INC, BOLTON & MENK INC, ACCELA INC, and IDENTISYS INC. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, and LICENSE. 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 Maplewood working on?
Based on 1 tracked meeting, City of Maplewood is actively discussing: City of Maplewood — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026). 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 Maplewood have?
City of Maplewood currently has 9 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (17), Grants (12), and Administration & Finance (5). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.