City of St. Paul bids, RFPs and contracts
Saint Paul, MinnesotaPop. 306,684 · stpaul.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 4, 2026
- 3 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 500
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 210
- Contracts
- 6,566
- 2,237 vendors
The 30-second brief
500 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of St. Paul's meetings, most in information technology and environmental services. The latest, from Nov 4: The council scheduled authorization for Public Works to set the 2027 City Recycling Service Fees and apply for $829,109 in 2027 SCORE grant funds from Ramsey County. The agenda linked the grant request to support for the curbside recycling program. No grant award was recorded in this agenda.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
Latest awards: Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation for emergency Rental Assistance Partnership Set for Discussion (Nov 2026) and Digital Public Library of America (Dpla) for library Board Considers DPLA Travel Gift for Director (Nov 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of St. Paul's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of St. Paul has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of St. Paul buys from, taken from council records. 6,566 contracts with 2,237 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of St. Paul.
Questions about City of St. Paul
How do I become an approved vendor for City of St. Paul?
City of St. Paul currently works with 2,237 vendors across contract types including OTHER, MAINTENANCE, FACILITIES, and UTILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 159 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 St. Paul?
Small purchases under MN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of St. Paul include City of St. Paul — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of St. Paul — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of St. Paul — 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 St. Paul publish RFPs?
City of St. Paul publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 210 solicitations from City of St. Paul. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of St. Paul?
At City of St. Paul, 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 - Legislative Hearings, and Department of Planning and Economic Development — Heritage Preservation. 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 159 decision-makers at City of St. Paul.
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What does City of St. Paul spend the most on?
Based on 7,017 tracked contracts, City of St. Paul spends most on Capital Projects (3,419), Grants (1,470), Public Works (1,172), Environmental Services (552), and Public Safety (404). Contract types include OTHER, MAINTENANCE, FACILITIES, and UTILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of St. Paul's current vendors?
City of St. Paul currently works with vendors including SAINT PAUL & MINNESOTA FOUNDATION, DIGITAL PUBLIC LIBRARY OF AMERICA (DPLA), CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT, HAMM BUILDING COMMERCIAL LLC, MINNESOTA FOUNDATION, CHURCH OF ST AGNES, MINNESOTA PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY (MPFA), and DISTRICT HEAT & ENERGY. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, MAINTENANCE, FACILITIES, and UTILITIES. 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 St. Paul working on?
Based on 20 tracked meetings, City of St. Paul is actively discussing: City of St. Paul — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of St. Paul — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of St. Paul — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Saint Paul HRA Meeting: Bonds, Loans, and Project Authorizations, and Elevator Modernization Bids Analysis: Financials, Timelines, Vendors. 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 St. Paul have?
City of St. Paul currently has 210 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3,419), Grants (1,470), and Public Works (1,172). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MN's state portal, and other sources.