City of Coral Gables bids, RFPs and contracts
Coral Gables, FloridaPop. 49,578 · coralgables.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 230
- 9 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 9
- Contracts
- 2,591
- 1,312 vendors
The 30-second brief
230 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Coral Gables's meetings, most in capital projects and environmental services. The latest, from Oct 27: At its October 27, 2026 meeting, the City Commission was scheduled to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Tresart, Inc. to acquire the artwork 'Fin' by Richard Serra. The item also proposed a budget amendment to move money from the Art in Public Places reserve to cover acquisition, installation, and related expenses. The Cultural Development Board had recommended denial, so the decision was still open.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Recreation & Community Services.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 9. Latest awards: Hycon Investments LLC for art Cinema Expansion Bid Recommended to Hycon Investments ($1,239,900.00, Oct 2026) and Coral Gables Cinemateque Inc for coral Gables Considers Art Cinema Lease Expansion Amendment (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Coral Gables's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Coral Gables is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Coral Gables buys from, taken from council records. 2,591 contracts with 1,312 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Coral Gables.
Questions about City of Coral Gables
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Coral Gables?
City of Coral Gables currently works with 1,312 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, FACILITIES, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 107 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 Coral Gables?
Small purchases under FL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Coral Gables include City of Coral Gables — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Coral Gables — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Coral Gables — 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 Coral Gables publish RFPs?
City of Coral Gables publishes formal RFPs on its official website and FL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 62 solicitations from City of Coral Gables. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Coral Gables?
At City of Coral Gables, 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 Transportation Division / Public Works, and Finance. 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 107 decision-makers at City of Coral Gables.
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What does City of Coral Gables spend the most on?
Based on 5,904 tracked contracts, City of Coral Gables spends most on Capital Projects (3,271), Public Works (1,476), Recreation & Community Services (400), Environmental Services (384), and Grants (373). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, FACILITIES, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Coral Gables's current vendors?
City of Coral Gables currently works with vendors including HYCON INVESTMENTS LLC, CORAL GABLES CINEMATEQUE INC, SOLLIE LLC DBA HAAGEN DAZS, TRESART INC, SERRA, RICHARD, LONESTAR STARVAULTS, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT), CABANA CHIC, ART CINEMA, and CBIZ CPAS PC. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, FACILITIES, OTHER, TECHNOLOGY, and MAINTENANCE. 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 Coral Gables working on?
Based on 27 tracked meetings, City of Coral Gables is actively discussing: City of Coral Gables — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Coral Gables — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Coral Gables — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Coral Gables to Engage David Plummer & Associates; Bid Waiver Issued, and City Board Reviews Construction Plans; Approvals, Deferrals, and Rejections. 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 Coral Gables have?
City of Coral Gables currently has 62 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3,271), Public Works (1,476), and Recreation & Community Services (400). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, FL's state portal, and other sources.