City of Fort Wright bids, RFPs and contracts
Fort Wright, KentuckyPop. 6,240 · fortwrightky.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 7, 2026
- 28 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 18
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 9
- None open now
- Contracts
- 642
- 324 vendors
The 30-second brief
18 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Fort Wright's meetings, most in capital projects and parks & recreation. The latest, from Oct 7: The agenda lists a crack sealing bid, which means the city was preparing to consider work on streets or pavement maintenance. The agenda does not name a bidder or amount, so this appears to be an open procurement item rather than a completed award. The next buying step was the October 7, 2026 council meeting vote.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Public Safety.
Latest awards: Horton Ambulance Services for fort Wright Approves Horton Ambulance Purchase ($333,785, Sep 2026) and Showplace Landscaping for fort Wright Approves Showplace Landscaping Quote ($6,420 for the bed across the street, including a $1,300 increase; $2,540 for Kennedy Park landscaping, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Fort Wright's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Fort Wright has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Fort Wright buys from, taken from council records. 642 contracts with 324 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Fort Wright.
Questions about City of Fort Wright
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Fort Wright?
City of Fort Wright currently works with 324 vendors across contract types including EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 39 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 Fort Wright?
Small purchases under KY's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Fort Wright include City of Fort Wright — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Fort Wright — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Fort Wright Council Meeting: Infrastructure, Appointments, and Services, 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 Fort Wright publish RFPs?
City of Fort Wright publishes formal RFPs on its official website and KY's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 9 solicitations from City of Fort Wright. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Fort Wright?
At City of Fort Wright, 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 Public Works, Administration, Fire, Police, and City Council. 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 39 decision-makers at City of Fort Wright.
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What does City of Fort Wright spend the most on?
Based on 710 tracked contracts, City of Fort Wright spends most on Capital Projects (346), Public Works (201), Public Safety (77), Transportation (46), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (40). Contract types include EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Fort Wright's current vendors?
City of Fort Wright currently works with vendors including HORTON AMBULANCE SERVICES, SHOWPLACE LANDSCAPING, VERDANTAS, SCHRUDDE & ZIMMERMAN, WYLER GROUP, CIVIL SOLUTIONS ASSOCIATES INC, DER DEVELOPMENT, PICKETT CONSTRUCTION, and RECTOR EXCAVATING. These vendors span contract types like EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, and OTHER. 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 Fort Wright working on?
Based on 15 tracked meetings, City of Fort Wright is actively discussing: City of Fort Wright — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Fort Wright — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Fort Wright Council Meeting: Infrastructure, Appointments, and Services, Fort Wright Council Meeting: Landscaping, Ethics, and Property Discussion, and Fort Wright Caucus: Salt Acquisition, Landscaping, Executive Session on Property. 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 Fort Wright have?
City of Fort Wright currently has 9 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (346), Public Works (201), and Public Safety (77). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, KY's state portal, and other sources.