City of Parchment bids, RFPs and contracts
- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 19 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 32
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Contracts
- 692
- 310 vendors
- Decision makers
- 12
The 30-second brief
32 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Parchment's meetings, most in legal & compliance and transportation. The latest, from Oct 19: City Recurring Fire Apparatus Compliance and Inspection Tracking.
Transportation leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Professional Services and Parks & Recreation.
Latest awards: Severance Electric Co Inc for traffic Signal Maintenance Payment to Severance Electric ($120.00, Oct 2026) and Prein & Newhof for engineering Firm Paid for Sanitary Infrastructure Work ($4,262.50, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Parchment's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Parchment buys from, taken from council records. 692 contracts with 310 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Parchment.
Questions about City of Parchment
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Parchment?
City of Parchment currently works with 310 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORTATION, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 12 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 Parchment?
Small purchases under MI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Transportation (12), Professional Services (10), and Parks & Recreation (9), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 Parchment publish RFPs?
City of Parchment publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MI's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Parchment?
At City of Parchment, 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 Kaba, and Administration. 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 12 decision-makers at City of Parchment.
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What does City of Parchment spend the most on?
Based on 47 tracked contracts, City of Parchment spends most on Transportation (12), Professional Services (10), Parks & Recreation (9), Capital Projects (8), and Grants (8). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORTATION, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Parchment's current vendors?
City of Parchment currently works with vendors including SEVERANCE ELECTRIC CO INC, PREIN & NEWHOF, LD DOCSA ASSOCIATES INC, REPUBLIC SERVICES #249, ENGINEERED PROTECTION SYSTEMS, CERTASITE LLC, KALAMAZOO COUNTY CLERK, CONSUMERS ENERGY, KALAMAZOO CITY TREASURER, and STEENSMA LAWN & POWER. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORTATION, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.