Town of Advance bids, RFPs and contracts
IndianaPop. 500 · townofadvance.com- Latest contract
- Jan 29, 2024
- 2 years ago
- Bids and RFPs
- 4
- None open now
- Contracts
- 410
- 194 vendors
- Population
- 500
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Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Safety.
Latest awards: Baumgartner and Co Asphalt for baumgartner and Co. bid of $159,500 ($159,500.00, Jan 2024) and Calumet Civil Contractors for calumet Civil Contractors bid of $162,640 ($162,640.00, Jan 2024).
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Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Town of Advance has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Town of Advance buys from, taken from council records. 410 contracts with 194 vendors.
Questions about Town of Advance
How do I become an approved vendor for Town of Advance?
Town of Advance currently works with 194 vendors across contract types including Bid, Service, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and Purchase. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Town of Advance?
Small purchases under IN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Capital Projects (32), Public Works (29), and Public Safety (23), 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 Town of Advance publish RFPs?
Town of Advance publishes formal RFPs on its official website and IN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 4 solicitations from Town of Advance. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Town of Advance?
At Town of Advance, 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.
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What does Town of Advance spend the most on?
Based on 116 tracked contracts, Town of Advance spends most on Capital Projects (32), Public Works (29), Public Safety (23), Utilities (20), and Information Technology (12). Contract types include Bid, Service, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and Purchase. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Town of Advance's current vendors?
Town of Advance currently works with vendors including BAUMGARTNER AND CO ASPHALT, CALUMET CIVIL CONTRACTORS, ALL STAR PAVING, BOONE EDC, ALL STAR PAVING INC, LADD ENGINEERING, BAUMGARTNER & COMPANY ASPHALT, and RESERVE DEMAREE. These vendors span contract types like Bid, Service, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and Purchase. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
How many active solicitations does Town of Advance have?
Town of Advance currently has 4 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (32), Public Works (29), and Public Safety (23). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, IN's state portal, and other sources.