City of Hartford bids, RFPs and contracts
Hartford, ConnecticutPop. 121,981 · hartfordct.gov/Home- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 4, 2026
- Pre-RFPs
- 265
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 7+
- Next due Nov 5
- Contracts
- 2,890
- 1,147 vendors
The 30-second brief
265 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Hartford's meetings, most in capital projects and parks & recreation. The latest, from Nov 4: At its November 4, 2026 meeting, the Zoning Board of Appeals considered a variance request for the renovation and repurposing of 765 Asylum Avenue into the Catholic Academy of Hartford, a new pre-k to elementary school. The filing asked for relief tied to a circular drop-off drive and bus circulation. The application was pending and no final decision was shown in the packet, so this is a live land-use trigger for the school build-out and related site work.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
7+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 5. Latest awards: Axon Enterprise Inc (Oct 2026) and SAVATREE for savATree Supports Hartford Urban Forestry Initiative (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Hartford's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Hartford is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Hartford buys from, taken from council records. 2,890 contracts with 1,147 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Hartford.
Questions about City of Hartford
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Hartford?
City of Hartford currently works with 1,147 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 210 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 Hartford?
Small purchases under CT's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Hartford include City of Hartford — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Hartford — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Hartford — 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 Hartford publish RFPs?
City of Hartford publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CT's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 198 solicitations from City of Hartford. 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 Hartford?
At City of Hartford, 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, Public Works – Parks & Recreation Division, Hartford Parking Authority, Planning, and Engineering. 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 210 decision-makers at City of Hartford.
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What does City of Hartford spend the most on?
Based on 3,516 tracked contracts, City of Hartford spends most on Capital Projects (2,149), Grants (536), Public Works (338), Public Safety (261), and Recreation & Community Services (232). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Hartford's current vendors?
City of Hartford currently works with vendors including AXON ENTERPRISE INC, SAVATREE, KNOX INC, HARTFORD COMMUNITIES THAT CARE, CONNECTICUT FOREST & PARK ASSOCIATION, UCONN EXTENSION, OUR PIECE OF THE PIE (OPP), NEWFIELD CONSTRUCTION GROUP, and COLLIERS PROJECT LEADERS. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. 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 Hartford working on?
Based on 26 tracked meetings, City of Hartford is actively discussing: City of Hartford — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Hartford — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Hartford — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Zoning Amendment Workshop: Utility Structures & Mechanical Appurtenances, and Hartford Council Approves Fuel Cell, Appointments & Land Sale (Dec 8 2025). 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 Hartford have?
City of Hartford currently has 198 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,149), Grants (536), and Public Works (338). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CT's state portal, and other sources.