City of Chelsea bids, RFPs and contracts
Chelsea, AlabamaPop. 17,716 · cityofchelsea.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 62
- 8 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 14
- Contracts
- 213
- 155 vendors
The 30-second brief
62 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Chelsea's meetings, most in capital projects and public safety. The latest, from Oct 27: New Right-of-Way Permitting Ordinance and Fee Structure Approved.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Administration & Finance.
Latest awards: Magic City Title for magic City Title Named for Chelsea Land Sale (Title insurance policy in the amount of the $195,000.00 purchase price, Oct 2026) and Rb4 Properties LLC for chelsea Approves $195,000 Foothills Business Park Sale ($195,000.00 purchase price, including $2,500.00 earnest money and $192,500.00 cash at closing, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Chelsea's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Chelsea has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Chelsea buys from, taken from council records. 213 contracts with 155 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Chelsea.
Questions about City of Chelsea
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Chelsea?
City of Chelsea currently works with 155 vendors across contract types including INSURANCE, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, and TRANSPORTATION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 43 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 Chelsea?
Small purchases under AL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Chelsea include City of Chelsea — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Chelsea — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Chelsea — 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 Chelsea publish RFPs?
City of Chelsea publishes formal RFPs on its official website and AL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 14 solicitations from City of Chelsea. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Chelsea?
At City of Chelsea, 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 & Recreation, Administration, Facilities Management, and Mayor'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 43 decision-makers at City of Chelsea.
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What does City of Chelsea spend the most on?
Based on 370 tracked contracts, City of Chelsea spends most on Capital Projects (284), Public Works (28), Administration & Finance (20), Grants (20), and Transportation (18). Contract types include INSURANCE, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, 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 Chelsea's current vendors?
City of Chelsea currently works with vendors including MAGIC CITY TITLE, RB4 PROPERTIES LLC, ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ALDOT), AIRESPRING, SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION, DINAN, MARK, RED ROCK REALTY GROUP, CLEARGOV, LGC, and DAVE CONDON LAW. These vendors span contract types like INSURANCE, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, 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 Chelsea working on?
Based on 18 tracked meetings, City of Chelsea is actively discussing: City of Chelsea — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Chelsea — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Chelsea — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Chelsea Planning Commission Meeting: Microflex Resurvey & Zoning Update, and Chelsea City Council: Re-zoning Approval, Budget Software, Street Responsibility. 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 Chelsea have?
City of Chelsea currently has 14 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (284), Public Works (28), and Administration & Finance (20). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, AL's state portal, and other sources.