City of Garfield Heights bids, RFPs and contracts
Garfield Heights, OhioPop. 28,790 · garfieldhts.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 22 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 27
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 7
- None open now
- Contracts
- 304
- 147 vendors
The 30-second brief
27 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Garfield Heights's meetings, most in public safety and professional services. The latest, from Oct 13: At its October 13, 2026 meeting, council scheduled Ordinance 90-2026 to let the city engineer prepare plans and specifications and go out for competitive bids for the Melgrove & East 126th Sewer Separation Project. The work is tied to NEORSD MCIP funding and OHM Advisors' proposal. The ordinance cites $241,450 for design and bidding services and $2,225,000 in estimated construction costs. The next real decision point is the bid opening and Board of Control approval.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Recreation & Community Services.
Latest awards: Uci Controls Inc Dba Cleveland Controls for garfield Heights Considers Ten-Year Cleveland Controls Grant (Annual grant equal to 50% of the municipal income tax differential; no fixed maximum grant amount stated, Oct 2026) and Ohm Advisors (Not to exceed $241,450, including $240,950 design subtotal and $500 reimbursable expenses, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Garfield Heights's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Garfield Heights has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Garfield Heights buys from, taken from council records. 304 contracts with 147 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Garfield Heights.
Questions about City of Garfield Heights
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Garfield Heights?
City of Garfield Heights currently works with 147 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 54 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 Garfield Heights?
Small purchases under OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Garfield Heights include City of Garfield Heights — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Garfield Heights — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Garfield Heights — 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 Garfield Heights publish RFPs?
City of Garfield Heights publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 7 solicitations from City of Garfield Heights. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Garfield Heights?
At City of Garfield Heights, 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 Mayor's Office, Administration, Public Works, Senior Services, and Food Service. 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 54 decision-makers at City of Garfield Heights.
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What does City of Garfield Heights spend the most on?
Based on 476 tracked contracts, City of Garfield Heights spends most on Capital Projects (228), Grants (101), Recreation & Community Services (50), Public Safety (49), and Public Works (48). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, 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 Garfield Heights's current vendors?
City of Garfield Heights currently works with vendors including UCI CONTROLS INC DBA CLEVELAND CONTROLS, OHM ADVISORS, ADDO DATA SERVICES LTD, ADDO SOLUTIONS, CUYAHOGA COUNTY, DEX IMAGING LLC, and LIVEBARN INC. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION, 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 Garfield Heights working on?
Based on 18 tracked meetings, City of Garfield Heights is actively discussing: City of Garfield Heights — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Garfield Heights — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Garfield Heights — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Garfield Heights Council Meeting: Approvals for City Operations, Projects, and Garfield Heights Council Approves Purchase, Zoning, & Extends Moratorium. 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 Garfield Heights have?
City of Garfield Heights currently has 7 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (228), Grants (101), and Recreation & Community Services (50). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OH's state portal, and other sources.