Question 1

How do I become an approved vendor for City of Scranton?

Accepted Answer

Start by reviewing City of Scranton's procurement guidelines and vendor registration. As a city in AR, they maintain an approved vendor list. There are 2 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.

Question 2

How do I win a contract with City of Scranton?

Accepted Answer

Small purchases under AR's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Scranton include Scranton City Council Meeting: Approvals, Finances, & Development Plans, Scranton City Council Meeting: Vacant Property, Parking, and Development, and Scranton City Council Meeting: Infrastructure, Operations, and Finances, 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.

Question 3

Where does City of Scranton publish RFPs?

Accepted Answer

City of Scranton publishes formal RFPs on its official website and AR's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Question 4

Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Scranton?

Accepted Answer

At City of Scranton, 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 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 2 decision-makers at City of Scranton.

Question 5

What does City of Scranton spend the most on?

Accepted Answer

Based on 2,447 tracked contracts, City of Scranton spends most on Capital Projects (1,193), Grants (631), Public Works (500), Environmental Services (64), and Public Safety (59). Contract types include Concession, Construction, OTHER, Legal Services, and LEGAL. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Question 6

Who are City of Scranton's current vendors?

Accepted Answer

City of Scranton currently works with vendors including COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES SCRANTON INC, PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATER COMPANY, KING SPRY HERMAN FREUND & FAUL LLC, SPRY & ASSOCIATES, PEOPLEGURU, and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES OF SCRANTON. These vendors span contract types like Concession, Construction, OTHER, Legal Services, and LEGAL. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

Question 7

What projects is City of Scranton working on?

Accepted Answer

Based on 5 tracked meetings, City of Scranton is actively discussing: Scranton City Council Meeting: Approvals, Finances, & Development Plans, Scranton City Council Meeting: Vacant Property, Parking, and Development, Scranton City Council Meeting: Infrastructure, Operations, and Finances, City Council Meeting Summary – June 17, 2025, and Scranton City Council Meeting Recap. 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.

City of Scranton

City of Scranton Board Meeting Summaries5 found

Scranton City Council Meeting: Approvals, Finances, & Development Plans

Scranton City Council Meeting: Vacant Property, Parking, and Development

Scranton City Council Meeting: Infrastructure, Operations, and Finances

City Council Meeting Summary – June 17, 2025

Scranton City Council Meeting Recap

City of Scranton Vendors & Contracts943 vendors943 contracts

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES SCRANTON INC

Recent Contracts943

Scranton Parking Metered System Concession Agreement

City Hall roof repair grant awarded for $3.1M

Right-of-way Approved for PPL Electric Utilities Pole Stabilization

Parking Operations Concession Agreement Amended with Community Development Properties Scranton Inc

Easement with Pennsylvania American Water for Roaring Brook Project

Legal services agreement for assessment appeals

Spry & Associates Hired for Assessment Appeal Legal Services

Peopleguru Inc. to provide payroll processing services

CDPS Seeks Revised Parking Agreement: $200K Annually, Asset Transfer, Refinancing

Council Approves Peopleguru Payroll Processing Contract

Top Sectors

939 more vendors selling to City of Scranton

City of Scranton Decision Makers2 verified

How to sell to City of Scranton

See how teams sell to City of Scranton

Common questions about selling to City of Scranton

How do I become an approved vendor for City of Scranton?

How do I win a contract with City of Scranton?

Where does City of Scranton publish RFPs?

Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Scranton?

What does City of Scranton spend the most on?

Who are City of Scranton's current vendors?

What projects is City of Scranton working on?

Nearby Agencies

Stop chasing RFPs.
Start shaping them.

City of Scranton

City of Scranton Board Meeting Summaries5 found

Scranton City Council Meeting: Approvals, Finances, & Development Plans

Scranton City Council Meeting: Vacant Property, Parking, and Development

Scranton City Council Meeting: Infrastructure, Operations, and Finances

City Council Meeting Summary – June 17, 2025

Scranton City Council Meeting Recap

City of Scranton Vendors & Contracts943 vendors943 contracts

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES SCRANTON INC

Recent Contracts943

Scranton Parking Metered System Concession Agreement

City Hall roof repair grant awarded for $3.1M

Right-of-way Approved for PPL Electric Utilities Pole Stabilization

Parking Operations Concession Agreement Amended with Community Development Properties Scranton Inc

Easement with Pennsylvania American Water for Roaring Brook Project

Legal services agreement for assessment appeals

Spry & Associates Hired for Assessment Appeal Legal Services

Peopleguru Inc. to provide payroll processing services

CDPS Seeks Revised Parking Agreement: $200K Annually, Asset Transfer, Refinancing

Council Approves Peopleguru Payroll Processing Contract

Top Sectors

939 more vendors selling to City of Scranton

City of Scranton Decision Makers2 verified

How to sell to City of Scranton

See how teams sell to City of Scranton

Common questions about selling to City of Scranton

How do I become an approved vendor for City of Scranton?

How do I win a contract with City of Scranton?

Where does City of Scranton publish RFPs?

Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Scranton?

What does City of Scranton spend the most on?

Who are City of Scranton's current vendors?

What projects is City of Scranton working on?

Nearby Agencies

Stop chasing RFPs.Start shaping them.

Stop chasing RFPs.
Start shaping them.