City of Cold Bay bids, RFPs and contracts
AlaskaPop. 54 · coldbayak.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 8 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 4
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Contracts
- 53
- 32 vendors
- Decision makers
- 7
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4 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Cold Bay's meetings, most in information technology and public safety. The latest, from Oct 19: The council agenda listed Resolution 26-04 to adopt the 2027 Aleutians East Borough multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan update. This is a planning and policy step tied to emergency preparedness and future mitigation work, not a vendor award. The item was scheduled for the October 19, 2026 special meeting, so the next decision point was the council vote on that date.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Environmental Services.
Latest awards: UIC for cold Bay Council to Discuss UIC Proposal (Oct 2026) and GCI for council Reviews GCI Update (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Cold Bay's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Cold Bay buys from, taken from council records. 53 contracts with 32 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Cold Bay.
Questions about City of Cold Bay
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Cold Bay?
City of Cold Bay currently works with 32 vendors across contract types including OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, SUPPLIES, and UTILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 7 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 Cold Bay?
Small purchases under AK's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Cold Bay include Cold Bay Adopts FY26 Budget: Revenue Projections and Expenditure Plans, Cold Bay City Council Special Meeting: PFAS and City Building Updates, and Cold Bay FY25 Budget and Fisheries Tax Program Review, 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 Cold Bay publish RFPs?
City of Cold Bay publishes formal RFPs on its official website and AK's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Cold Bay?
At City of Cold Bay, 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 Administration. 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 7 decision-makers at City of Cold Bay.
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What does City of Cold Bay spend the most on?
Based on 96 tracked contracts, City of Cold Bay spends most on Capital Projects (51), Grants (18), Environmental Services (12), Administration & Finance (8), and Public Works (7). Contract types include OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, SUPPLIES, 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 Cold Bay's current vendors?
City of Cold Bay currently works with vendors including UIC, GCI, WEBROOT, FROSTY FUELS, and GCI COMMUNICATION CORP. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, SUPPLIES, 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 Cold Bay working on?
Based on 3 tracked meetings, City of Cold Bay is actively discussing: Cold Bay Adopts FY26 Budget: Revenue Projections and Expenditure Plans, Cold Bay City Council Special Meeting: PFAS and City Building Updates, and Cold Bay FY25 Budget and Fisheries Tax Program Review. 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.