City of Sylvania bids, RFPs and contracts
Sylvania, OhioPop. 18,883 · cityofsylvania.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 16, 2026
- 22 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 57
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 6
- None open now
- Contracts
- 1,402
- 467 vendors
The 30-second brief
57 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Sylvania's meetings, most in capital projects and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 16: Natural Stone Monument Sign Reconstruction and Site Relocation.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Transportation.
Latest awards: Helms & Sons Excavating Inc for sylvania Resurfacing Contract Cut by $39,006 (Decrease of $39,005.82; revised total $491,152.43 from $530,158.25, Nov 2026) and U.S. Utility Contractor for traffic Signal Contract Change Order Seeks $7,681 Increase (Increase of $7,681.05; revised total $509,763.75 from $502,082.70; includes $13,100 for a new pedestrian signal system, Nov 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Sylvania's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Sylvania has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Sylvania buys from, taken from council records. 1,402 contracts with 467 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Sylvania.
Questions about City of Sylvania
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Sylvania?
City of Sylvania currently works with 467 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 28 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 Sylvania?
Small purchases under OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Sylvania include City of Sylvania — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Sylvania — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Sylvania — 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 Sylvania publish RFPs?
City of Sylvania publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 6 solicitations from City of Sylvania. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Transportation. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Sylvania?
At City of Sylvania, 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 Office of Community Affairs, Sylvania Police Division, Police Division, Department of Public Safety, Mayor's Office, Administration, and City Council. 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 28 decision-makers at City of Sylvania.
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What does City of Sylvania spend the most on?
Based on 1,495 tracked contracts, City of Sylvania spends most on Capital Projects (835), Public Works (357), Transportation (129), Public Safety (98), and Environmental Services (76). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, 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 Sylvania's current vendors?
City of Sylvania currently works with vendors including HELMS & SONS EXCAVATING INC, U.S. UTILITY CONTRACTOR, DANKAST LTD, FISHBECK, GOVDEALS.COM, BROWN EQUIPMENT COMPANY, CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL, SYLVANIA TOWNSHIP, and BOARD OF LUCAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, and TECHNOLOGY. 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 Sylvania working on?
Based on 15 tracked meetings, City of Sylvania is actively discussing: City of Sylvania — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Sylvania — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Sylvania — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Sylvania Council Approves Annexation, Infrastructure Projects, and Budget, and Sylvania Seeks Bids for Pedestrian Safety Project; Deadline: Dec 19, 2025. 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 Sylvania have?
City of Sylvania currently has 6 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (835), Public Works (357), and Transportation (129). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OH's state portal, and other sources.