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City of Birmingham bids, RFPs and contracts

City of Birmingham logoBirmingham, Michigan
Latest pre-RFP
Oct 28, 2026
5 days ago
Pre-RFPs
303
20+ in the last 30 days
Bids and RFPs
229
Contracts
12,681
2,848 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

303 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Birmingham's meetings, most in transportation and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Oct 28: Traffic study and engineering solutions for heavy truck traffic and congestion on Green Springs.

Where the money goes

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

How they buy

Latest awards: Blackstone Elevator Consulting Inc for birmingham Awards Citywide Elevator Consulting Contract ($114,500, Oct 2026) and Oakland County Absent Voter Counting Board for birmingham Authorizes Oakland County Ballot Counting Board (Oct 2026).

303 pre-RFPs trackedLatest Oct 28

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Pre-RFP projects

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

Recent bids and RFPs

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

Vendors and contracts

Who City of Birmingham buys from, taken from council records. 12,681 contracts with 2,848 vendors.

Who decides

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

Questions about City of Birmingham

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

City of Birmingham currently works with 2,848 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, MAINTENANCE, FACILITIES, and TRANSPORTATION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 86 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 Birmingham?

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

City of Birmingham publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MI's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 229 solicitations from City of Birmingham. 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 Birmingham?

At City of Birmingham, 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 Parks and Forestry Division, Department of Public Services, Public Works, Building Department, Department of Public Services, and Human Resources. 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 86 decision-makers at City of Birmingham.

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What does City of Birmingham spend the most on?

Based on 5,079 tracked contracts, City of Birmingham spends most on Capital Projects (3,032), Public Works (1,024), Grants (376), Infrastructure & Maintenance (333), and Parks & Recreation (314). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, MAINTENANCE, FACILITIES, and TRANSPORTATION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are City of Birmingham's current vendors?

City of Birmingham currently works with vendors including BLACKSTONE ELEVATOR CONSULTING INC, OAKLAND COUNTY ABSENT VOTER COUNTING BOARD, PK CONTRACTING LLC, BIRMINGHAM BLUE DOLPHINS, NEXT, CITY OF BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HOUSE FOUNDATION, ROYALTY PAVEMENT MARKINGS, PLANTE MORAN, and COBALT COMMUNITY RESEARCH. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, MAINTENANCE, FACILITIES, and TRANSPORTATION. 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 Birmingham working on?

Based on 17 tracked meetings, City of Birmingham is actively discussing: City of Birmingham — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Birmingham — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Birmingham — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Zoning Appeals Meeting: InvestWise Financial Variance Request on Woodward, and BZA Meeting: InvestWise Financial Variance Request - Nov 18, 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 Birmingham have?

City of Birmingham currently has 229 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3,032), Public Works (1,024), and Grants (376). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MI's state portal, and other sources.

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