City of Clearwater bids, RFPs and contracts
Clearwater, FloridaPop. 114,364 · myclearwater.com/Home- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 23, 2026
- 10 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 288
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 6+
- Next due Nov 4
- Contracts
- 3,200
- 1,306 vendors
The 30-second brief
288 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Clearwater's meetings, most in utilities and environmental services. The latest, from Oct 23: Downtown Roadway & Utility Infrastructure Renovation Project.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Environmental Services.
6+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 4. Latest awards: Pinellas Public Library Cooperative for clearwater Proposes Pinellas Library Cooperative Purchase (Not to exceed $217,000.00, Oct 2026) and Lake Belleview Development LLC for lake Belleview Land Sale Closing Extended Proposed (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Clearwater's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Clearwater is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Clearwater buys from, taken from council records. 3,200 contracts with 1,306 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Clearwater.
Questions about City of Clearwater
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Clearwater?
City of Clearwater currently works with 1,306 vendors across contract types including SUPPLIES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 46 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 Clearwater?
Small purchases under FL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Clearwater include City of Clearwater — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Clearwater — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Clearwater — 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 Clearwater publish RFPs?
City of Clearwater publishes formal RFPs on its official website and FL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 390 solicitations from City of Clearwater. 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 Clearwater?
At City of Clearwater, 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 Solid Waste & Recycling, Community Redevelopment Agency, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), Clearwater Fire & Rescue, and Public Communications. 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 46 decision-makers at City of Clearwater.
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What does City of Clearwater spend the most on?
Based on 3,910 tracked contracts, City of Clearwater spends most on Capital Projects (1,869), Public Works (854), Environmental Services (565), Grants (313), and Consulting (309). Contract types include SUPPLIES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Clearwater's current vendors?
City of Clearwater currently works with vendors including PINELLAS PUBLIC LIBRARY COOPERATIVE, LAKE BELLEVIEW DEVELOPMENT LLC, C & T CONTRACTING SERVICES LLC, CHEMTRADE CHEMICALS US LLC, BLACK & VEATCH, KELLY BROTHERS INC, RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF FLORIDA INC DBA RUSH TRUCK CENTER, TAMPA, OVIVO USA LLC, BRYANT MILLER OLIVE PA, and INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES LLC. These vendors span contract types like SUPPLIES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, and EQUIPMENT. 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 Clearwater working on?
Based on 28 tracked meetings, City of Clearwater is actively discussing: City of Clearwater — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Clearwater — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Clearwater — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Clearwater Code Enforcement Board Meeting: Violations & Compliance Review, and Clearwater City Council Approves Contracts & Initiatives (December 4, 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 Clearwater have?
City of Clearwater currently has 390 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,869), Public Works (854), and Environmental Services (565). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, FL's state portal, and other sources.