City of Hattiesburg bids, RFPs and contracts
Hattiesburg, MississippiPop. 48,802 · hattiesburgms.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 4, 2026
- Pre-RFPs
- 86
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 19
- Contracts
- 1,952
- 714 vendors
The 30-second brief
86 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Hattiesburg's meetings, most in capital projects and public works. The latest, from Nov 4: Preliminary Plat Hearing Scheduled for Major Residential Subdivision.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 19. Latest awards: United State Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration for hattiesburg Considers DEA Task Force Agreement (Sep 2026) and Mccleskey Associates PLLC for architect engaged for district-wide school upgrades (Aug 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Hattiesburg's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Hattiesburg is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Hattiesburg buys from, taken from council records. 1,952 contracts with 714 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Hattiesburg.
Questions about City of Hattiesburg
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Hattiesburg?
City of Hattiesburg currently works with 714 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 41 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 Hattiesburg?
Small purchases under MS's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Hattiesburg include City of Hattiesburg — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), and City of Hattiesburg — 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 Hattiesburg publish RFPs?
City of Hattiesburg publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MS's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 100 solicitations from City of Hattiesburg. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Hattiesburg?
At City of Hattiesburg, 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 Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). 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 41 decision-makers at City of Hattiesburg.
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What does City of Hattiesburg spend the most on?
Based on 1,078 tracked contracts, City of Hattiesburg spends most on Capital Projects (588), Public Works (170), Grants (145), Transportation (89), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (86). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, 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 Hattiesburg's current vendors?
City of Hattiesburg currently works with vendors including UNITED STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, MCCLESKEY ASSOCIATES PLLC, AMERISTAR FENCE PRODUCTS INC, HATTIESBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTHERN PINES ANIMAL SHELTER, ART MAKES ART INC (ABIGAIL ALLEN), R & J CONSTRUCTION, GABLE ROOFING, and EDDIE PEARSON ROOFING LLC. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, 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 Hattiesburg working on?
Based on 2 tracked meetings, City of Hattiesburg is actively discussing: City of Hattiesburg — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), and City of Hattiesburg — 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 Hattiesburg have?
City of Hattiesburg currently has 100 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (588), Public Works (170), and Grants (145). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MS's state portal, and other sources.