City of Guelph bids, RFPs and contracts
Guelph, ONPop. 143,740 · guelph.ca- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 30, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 170
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 4+
- Next due Nov 16
- Contracts
- 696
- 418 vendors
The 30-second brief
170 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Guelph's meetings, most in public works and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Sep 18: City of Guelph advances fleet maintenance audit recommendations and asset systems.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Environmental Services.
4+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 16. Latest awards: Mhbc Planning for MHBC Planning Supports Temporary Sales Office Application (Oct 2026) and Van Harten Land Surveyors for van Harten Prepared Registered Plan for Zoning Application (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Guelph's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Guelph is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Guelph buys from, taken from council records. 696 contracts with 418 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Guelph.
Questions about City of Guelph
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Guelph?
City of Guelph currently works with 418 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and LEGAL. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 42 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 Guelph?
Small purchases under ON's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Guelph include City of Guelph — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), and City of Guelph — Procurement Intelligence (February 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 Guelph publish RFPs?
City of Guelph publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ON's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 205 solicitations from City of Guelph. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Guelph?
At City of Guelph, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. 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 42 decision-makers at City of Guelph.
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What does City of Guelph spend the most on?
Based on 5,004 tracked contracts, City of Guelph spends most on Capital Projects (3,679), Public Works (412), Environmental Services (371), Grants (282), and Recreation & Community Services (260). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and LEGAL. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Guelph's current vendors?
City of Guelph currently works with vendors including MHBC PLANNING, VAN HARTEN LAND SURVEYORS, PARADIGM TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS, ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE, GARROD PICKFIELD LLP, SHILLINGTON MCCALL LLP, GOWLING WLG (CANADA) LLP, DWF, and STIEBER BERLACH LLP. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and LEGAL. 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 Guelph working on?
Based on 2 tracked meetings, City of Guelph is actively discussing: City of Guelph — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), and City of Guelph — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026). 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 Guelph have?
City of Guelph currently has 205 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3,679), Public Works (412), and Environmental Services (371). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ON's state portal, and other sources.
