City of Garden bids, RFPs and contracts
Garden City, KansasPop. 27,402 · garden-city.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 3, 2026
- Yesterday
- Pre-RFPs
- 57
- 6 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 9
- Contracts
- 682
- 419 vendors
The 30-second brief
57 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Garden's meetings, most in capital projects and utilities. The latest, from Nov 3: The governing body was asked to consider rezoning property in the 1600 Block of W. Joe McGraw Street from R-3 Multiple Family Residential to I-2 Medium Industrial District. The application was filed by American Warrior Construction, Inc. The agenda shows the rezoning ordinance was scheduled for consideration at the November 3, 2026 meeting and had not yet been decided.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 9. Latest awards: HUTTON for zoo Reviews Future Project Documents With Hutton (Oct 2026) and GMCN for zoo Reviews Future Project Documents With GMCN (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Garden's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Garden is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Garden buys from, taken from council records. 682 contracts with 419 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Garden.
Questions about City of Garden
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Garden?
City of Garden currently works with 419 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 69 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 Garden?
Small purchases under KS's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Garden include City of Garden — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Garden — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Garden City Approves Law Enforcement Agreement Amendment & CMB Licenses, 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 Garden publish RFPs?
City of Garden publishes formal RFPs on its official website and KS's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 221 solicitations from City of Garden. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Garden?
At City of Garden, 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 Utilities, Police, City Manager, Administration, and IT & 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 69 decision-makers at City of Garden.
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What does City of Garden spend the most on?
Based on 1,497 tracked contracts, City of Garden spends most on Capital Projects (979), Grants (177), Public Works (158), Public Safety (99), and Environmental Services (84). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, FACILITIES, 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 Garden's current vendors?
City of Garden currently works with vendors including HUTTON, GMCN, IOWA BASE INC, SMOKY HILL LLC DBA SMOKY HILL CONSTRUCTION, RESENHOUSE, RDZ CONSTRUCTION, AIP 3-20-0024-053-2026 TAXIWAY A CONSTRUCTION, AIP 3-20-0024-052-2026 TAXIWAY A CONSTRUCTION, SMOKY HILL INC, and WILSON & COMPANY. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, FACILITIES, 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 Garden working on?
Based on 25 tracked meetings, City of Garden is actively discussing: City of Garden — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Garden — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Garden City Approves Law Enforcement Agreement Amendment & CMB Licenses, Finney County BZA Meeting: Quarry Expansion & Conditional Use Permits, and Garden City Commission Meeting: Key Business Decisions & Opportunities. 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 Garden have?
City of Garden currently has 221 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (979), Grants (177), and Public Works (158). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, KS's state portal, and other sources.