City of Caribou bids, RFPs and contracts
Caribou, MainePop. 7,321 · cariboumaine.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 59
- 8 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 12
- Contracts
- 286
- 153 vendors
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59 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Caribou's meetings, most in capital projects and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Oct 20: Third-quarter investment and municipal cash deposit management.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Environmental Services.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 12. Latest awards: Caribou Professional Firefighters’ Association, Iaff Local 5191 for caribou Considers Firefighters Labor Agreement (Oct 2026) and Afscme Local 0220 for caribou Council Plans AFSCME Local 0220 Negotiations (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Caribou's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Caribou is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Caribou buys from, taken from council records. 286 contracts with 153 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Caribou.
Questions about City of Caribou
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Caribou?
City of Caribou currently works with 153 vendors across contract types including STAFFING, OTHER, INSURANCE, CONSULTING, and UTILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 37 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 Caribou?
Small purchases under ME's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Caribou include City of Caribou — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Caribou — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Caribou — 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 Caribou publish RFPs?
City of Caribou publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ME's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 29 solicitations from City of Caribou. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Caribou?
At City of Caribou, 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 Department, and City Manager's Office. 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 37 decision-makers at City of Caribou.
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What does City of Caribou spend the most on?
Based on 1,346 tracked contracts, City of Caribou spends most on Capital Projects (717), Public Works (212), Environmental Services (174), Grants (128), and Public Safety (115). Contract types include STAFFING, OTHER, INSURANCE, CONSULTING, and UTILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Caribou's current vendors?
City of Caribou currently works with vendors including CARIBOU PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION, IAFF LOCAL 5191, AFSCME LOCAL 0220, MAINE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRUST, IAFF 5191, AY AY TACOS, BEST WESTERN CARIBOU INN, CARIBOU UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, ICF, VERSANT, and GAGNON’S AUTO SALES INC. These vendors span contract types like STAFFING, OTHER, INSURANCE, CONSULTING, and UTILITIES. 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 Caribou working on?
Based on 23 tracked meetings, City of Caribou is actively discussing: City of Caribou — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Caribou — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Caribou — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Caribou Planning Board: Cannabis Ordinance Review & Compliance Issues, and Caribou City Council Approves Contracts, Discusses SnowBowl, and Reviews Budget. 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 Caribou have?
City of Caribou currently has 29 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (717), Public Works (212), and Environmental Services (174). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ME's state portal, and other sources.