City of Canandaigua bids, RFPs and contracts
Canandaigua, New YorkPop. 10,347 · canandaiguanewyork.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 26, 2026
- 8 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 58
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 4
- None open now
- Contracts
- 513
- 273 vendors
The 30-second brief
58 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Canandaigua's meetings, most in environmental services and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 26: City Council authorized the purchase of tax parcel 141.00-1-38.120 from Neil and Margaret Atkins for the NYDEC Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP) land acquisition grant. The parcel was priced at up to $134,000 and will be transferred to the Town of Gorham after closing. The grant-funded land protection work is already defined, but related surveying, closing, title, and stewardship work may still follow.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Colliers Valuation & Appraisal Services (Oct 2026) and Atkins, Margaret (Not to exceed $134,000.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Canandaigua's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Canandaigua has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Canandaigua buys from, taken from council records. 513 contracts with 273 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Canandaigua.
Questions about City of Canandaigua
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Canandaigua?
City of Canandaigua currently works with 273 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and FIRE_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 70 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 Canandaigua?
Small purchases under NY's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Canandaigua include City of Canandaigua — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Canandaigua — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Canandaigua — 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 Canandaigua publish RFPs?
City of Canandaigua publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NY's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 4 solicitations from City of Canandaigua. 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 Canandaigua?
At City of Canandaigua, 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 Police. 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 70 decision-makers at City of Canandaigua.
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What does City of Canandaigua spend the most on?
Based on 1,077 tracked contracts, City of Canandaigua spends most on Capital Projects (685), Public Works (192), Grants (80), Environmental Services (75), and Public Safety (45). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and FIRE_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Canandaigua's current vendors?
City of Canandaigua currently works with vendors including COLLIERS VALUATION & APPRAISAL SERVICES, ATKINS, MARGARET, ATKINS, NEIL, NEW YORK COOPERATIVE LIQUID ASSETS SECURITIES SYSTEM (NYCLASS), TOWN OF CANANDAIGUA, MENGEL METZGER BARR & COMPANY LLP, ONTARIO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (OCHS), and MENGA L, METZGER, BARR & COMPANY LLP. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and FIRE_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 Canandaigua working on?
Based on 23 tracked meetings, City of Canandaigua is actively discussing: City of Canandaigua — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Canandaigua — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Canandaigua — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Canandaigua Zoning Board to Review Restaurant, Housing Applications, and Canandaigua Planning Commission Meeting: Approvals, Reviews, Projects. 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 Canandaigua have?
City of Canandaigua currently has 4 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (685), Public Works (192), and Grants (80). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NY's state portal, and other sources.