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City of Arab bids, RFPs and contracts

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Latest pre-RFP
Mar 6, 2026
8 months ago
Pre-RFPs
1
Bids and RFPs
12
Contracts
16
14 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

1 pre-RFP (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Arab's meetings, most in capital projects. The latest, from Mar 6: City of Arab seeks cyber upgrades after $432k phishing loss.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Environmental Services and Transportation.

How they buy

Latest awards: City of Arab Street for city of Arab awards $150K road construction contract ($150,000.00, Aug 2025) and DS200 for arab approves DS200 electronic vote counting system (Mar 2025).

Latest pre-RFP Mar 6

1 pre-RFP tracked at City of Arab. Get ones like it, free.

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Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Arab's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Recent bids and RFPs

Solicitations City of Arab has posted. None are open right now.

Vendors and contracts

Who City of Arab buys from, taken from council records. 16 contracts with 14 vendors.

CITY OF ARAB STREETCity of Arab awards $150K road construction contract · Aug 18$150,000.00
DS200Arab approves DS200 electronic vote counting system · Mar 3Undisclosed
ALABAMA GRADING AND EXCAVATION LLCPutman Park Construction Bid Awarded · Apr 15Undisclosed
NACPA/TARCOGCity Joins NACPA/TARCOG Fuel Co-op · Apr 15Undisclosed
ARROW DISPOSAL SERVICE INCSolid Waste Contract Awarded to Arrow Disposal Service · Apr 15Undisclosed

Who decides

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

Questions about City of Arab

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

City of Arab currently works with 14 vendors across contract types including Construction, Electronic Vote Counting System, CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 36 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 Arab?

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

City of Arab publishes formal RFPs on its official website and AL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 12 solicitations from City of Arab. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Environmental Services, Transportation. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Arab?

At City of Arab, 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 Community Development and Code Enforcement, Office of the Mayor, Parks & Recreation, Cost of Freedom Veterans Museum, and Arab Historic Village. 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 36 decision-makers at City of Arab.

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What does City of Arab spend the most on?

Based on 21 tracked contracts, City of Arab spends most on Capital Projects (6), Environmental Services (5), Transportation (4), Administration & Finance (3), and Grants (3). Contract types include Construction, Electronic Vote Counting System, CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are City of Arab's current vendors?

City of Arab currently works with vendors including CITY OF ARAB STREET, DS200, ALABAMA GRADING AND EXCAVATION LLC, NACPA/TARCOG, ARROW DISPOSAL SERVICE INC, AVENUE INSIGHTS AND ANALYTICS LLC, SCS, PEOPLES BANK, and CITIZEN BANK & TRUST. These vendors span contract types like Construction, Electronic Vote Counting System, CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, and OTHER. 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 Arab working on?

Based on 3 tracked meetings, City of Arab is actively discussing: City of Arab — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Arab — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Arab — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026). 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 Arab have?

City of Arab currently has 12 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (6), Environmental Services (5), and Transportation (4). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, AL's state portal, and other sources.

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