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City of Billings bids, RFPs and contracts

City of Billings logoBillings, Montana
Latest pre-RFP
Oct 21, 2026
6 days ago
Pre-RFPs
276
20+ in the last 30 days
Open bids
5+
Next due Nov 4
Contracts
4,344
1,838 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

276 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Billings's meetings, most in transportation and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Oct 21: Water Treatment Plant & Limited GO Bond Financing.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.

How they buy

5+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 4. Latest awards: DOWL for billings Plans Second Dowl Water Storage Amendment (Oct 2026) and Beartooth Rc&d for billings Plans Memorandum With Beartooth RC&D (Oct 2026).

276 pre-RFPs trackedLatest Oct 21

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Pre-RFP projects

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

Open bids and RFPs

Solicitations City of Billings is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.

Vendors and contracts

Who City of Billings buys from, taken from council records. 4,344 contracts with 1,838 vendors.

Who decides

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

Questions about City of Billings

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

City of Billings currently works with 1,838 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FACILITIES, TECHNOLOGY, and CONSULTING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 156 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 Billings?

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

City of Billings publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MT's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 149 solicitations from City of Billings. 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 Billings?

At City of Billings, 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 Human Resources, Fire, City Attorney, Public Works – Environmental Affairs, and Planning. 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 156 decision-makers at City of Billings.

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What does City of Billings spend the most on?

Based on 24,988 tracked contracts, City of Billings spends most on Capital Projects (16,699), Public Works (3,838), Grants (2,765), Recreation & Community Services (845), and Transportation (841). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FACILITIES, TECHNOLOGY, and CONSULTING. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are City of Billings's current vendors?

City of Billings currently works with vendors including DOWL, BEARTOOTH RC&D, SCL HEALTH, BNSF, PRATT AVIATION LLC, TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, CROWLEY FLECK, KNIFE RIVER - BILLINGS, MADISON AGENCY DBA KINETIC MARKETING & CREATIVE, and JMS HOLDING. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FACILITIES, TECHNOLOGY, and CONSULTING. 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 Billings working on?

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

City of Billings currently has 149 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (16,699), Public Works (3,838), and Grants (2,765). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MT's state portal, and other sources.

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