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City of Union bids, RFPs and contracts

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Latest contract
Nov 18, 2025
12 months ago
Contracts
20
19 vendors
Decision makers
7
Population
382

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Vendors and contracts

Who City of Union buys from, taken from council records. 20 contracts with 19 vendors.

B&R UTILITIESB&R Utilities awarded $310,800 construction contract · Nov 18$310,800.00
SMITH BACKHOE AND CONSTRUCTIONSmith Backhoe awarded $742,400 stormwater construction contract · Aug 5$742,400.00
PRESTIGEPrestige awarded $549,210 Data Center Phase 1 design contract · Aug 5$549,210.00
UNION COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATIONUnion County Youth Sports Association funding approved · Jul 15$1,000
UNION COUNTY SHERIFFUnion County Sheriff's Office donation approved · Jul 15$1,500

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Union.

Questions about City of Union

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

City of Union currently works with 19 vendors across contract types including Construction, Funding, Donation, Loan Forgiveness, and Service. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 7 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 Union?

Small purchases under IA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Union include City of Union — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Union — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Union — 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 Union publish RFPs?

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

Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Union?

At City of Union, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. 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 7 decision-makers at City of Union.

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What does City of Union spend the most on?

Based on procurement patterns for this type of city, City of Union frequently awards contracts for public works, infrastructure maintenance, professional services, information technology, and public safety equipment. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are City of Union's current vendors?

City of Union currently works with vendors including B&R UTILITIES, SMITH BACKHOE AND CONSTRUCTION, PRESTIGE, UNION COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION, UNION COUNTY SHERIFF, FAIRFOREST LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, FINE ORGANICS AMERICAS, SM GRADING & EXCAVATING, FAIRFOREST, and VALARA HOLDINGS. These vendors span contract types like Construction, Funding, Donation, Loan Forgiveness, and Service. 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 Union working on?

Based on 4 tracked meetings, City of Union is actively discussing: City of Union — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Union — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Union — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and City Council Approves Business License Changes & Water Plant Upgrades. 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.

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