City of Hutchinson bids, RFPs and contracts
Hutchinson, KansasPop. 39,595 · hutchinsonks.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 28, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 162
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 20
- Contracts
- 5,337
- 1,711 vendors
The 30-second brief
162 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Hutchinson's meetings, most in utilities and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Oct 28: High-Capacity Industrial Metering and Monitoring Program Planned.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 20. Latest awards: Proximal Health Inc for city Pays Proximal Health Plan Administration Fees ($6,297.48, Oct 2026) and Surency Life & Health for city Pays Surency Life and Health Claims ($653.35, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Hutchinson's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Hutchinson is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Hutchinson buys from, taken from council records. 5,337 contracts with 1,711 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Hutchinson.
Questions about City of Hutchinson
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Hutchinson?
City of Hutchinson currently works with 1,711 vendors across contract types including INSURANCE, UTILITIES, LEGAL, and SUPPLIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 36 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 Hutchinson?
Small purchases under KS's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Hutchinson include City of Hutchinson — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Hutchinson City Council: Sales Tax, Water Rights, & Strategic Planning, and Hutchinson City Council Approves Funds, New Fees, Evergy Agreement (Dec 2, 2025), 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 Hutchinson publish RFPs?
City of Hutchinson publishes formal RFPs on its official website and KS's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 81 solicitations from City of Hutchinson. 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 Hutchinson?
At City of Hutchinson, 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 Information Technologies, Fire Department, and Police. 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 36 decision-makers at City of Hutchinson.
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What does City of Hutchinson spend the most on?
Based on 3,193 tracked contracts, City of Hutchinson spends most on Capital Projects (2,234), Public Works (390), Grants (347), Environmental Services (117), and Recreation & Community Services (105). Contract types include INSURANCE, UTILITIES, LEGAL, and SUPPLIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Hutchinson's current vendors?
City of Hutchinson currently works with vendors including PROXIMAL HEALTH INC, SURENCY LIFE & HEALTH, MERITAIN HEALTH INC, EVERGY KANSAS CENTRAL INC, THOMAS MCGEE, L.C., CITY BEVERAGE COMPANY INC, and DELTA DENTAL OF KANSAS INC. These vendors span contract types like INSURANCE, UTILITIES, LEGAL, and SUPPLIES. 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 Hutchinson working on?
Based on 24 tracked meetings, City of Hutchinson is actively discussing: City of Hutchinson — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Hutchinson City Council: Sales Tax, Water Rights, & Strategic Planning, Hutchinson City Council Approves Funds, New Fees, Evergy Agreement (Dec 2, 2025), Hutchinson Housing Commission Reviews NRP Renewal, Development & Vacancies, and Hutchinson City Council Approves Bonds, Watermain Project, and Annexation. 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 Hutchinson have?
City of Hutchinson currently has 81 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,234), Public Works (390), and Grants (347). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, KS's state portal, and other sources.