City of Akron
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154 buying signals are open at City of Akron. See all of them free.
- City Evaluating ALPR Camera Contract Amid Security Concerns
- Council scheduled authority to seek professional engineering services for the Sedimentation Basins Structural Repairs project. The city had not yet selected a firm, and it planned to advertise and/or request qualifications first. This is an early signal for engineering support on a water infrastructure repair project.
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City of Akron Project Signals154 found
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City of Akron: City Evaluating ALPR Camera Contract Amid Security Concerns
The city council is evaluating its contract with Flock, an automated license plate reader (ALPR) ven...
City of Akron scheduled authority to seek professional engineering services for the Sedimentation Basins Structural Repairs project. The city had not yet selected a firm, and it planned to advertise and/or request qualifications first. This is an early signal for engineering support on a water infrastructure repair project.
Seeking engineering services for sedimentation basins structural repairs
City of Akron: City Pursuing Healthy Communities Grant
The City of Akron is seeking a grant from the US Conference of Mayors' 'Healthy and Sustainable Comm...
City of Akron: Decision on Mobile Command Vehicle Purchase Today
The City of Akron is scheduled to vote today, October 5th, on the purchase of a mobile command vehic...
City of Akron: Renewal of record management system support and software maintenance for fire department operations with Image Trend LLC.
Renewal of record management system support and software maintenance for fire department operations with Image Trend LLC.
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- How do I become an approved vendor for City of Akron?
- City of Akron currently works with 1,802 vendors across contract types including OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 44 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 Akron?
- Small purchases under OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Akron include City of Akron — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Akron — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Akron — 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 Akron publish RFPs?
- City of Akron publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 39 solicitations from City of Akron. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
- Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Akron?
- At City of Akron, 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 Finance, Police, Mayor's Office, Water Reclamation Facility, and Planning and Urban Development. 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 44 decision-makers at City of Akron.
- What does City of Akron spend the most on?
- Based on 3,367 tracked contracts, City of Akron spends most on Capital Projects (1,959), Public Works (655), Grants (298), Public Safety (293), and Recreation & Community Services (162). Contract types include OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
- Who are City of Akron's current vendors?
- City of Akron currently works with vendors including OHIO DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION, SPANO BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, FARBER SPECIALTY VEHICLES, HARMONY HOUSE INC, SNAP-ON, NORTHCOAST EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS INC, ATLANTIC EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS INC, REA & ASSOCIATES INC, and US BANK. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. 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 Akron working on?
- Based on 23 tracked meetings, City of Akron is actively discussing: City of Akron — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Akron — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Akron — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Akron City Council Meeting: Budget, Infrastructure & Development Review, and Akron ITB WDM/26: Bids for Water Distribution Materials Due 11/25/2025. 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 Akron have?
- City of Akron currently has 39 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,959), Public Works (655), and Grants (298). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OH's state portal, and other sources.
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