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City of Jacksonville bids, RFPs and contracts

City of Jacksonville logoJacksonville, Florida
Latest pre-RFP
Oct 27, 2026
6 days ago
Pre-RFPs
500
20+ in the last 30 days
Open bids
10+
Next due Nov 2
Contracts
17,990
3,559 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

500 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Jacksonville's meetings, most in capital projects and grants. The latest, from Oct 27: The council introduced an appropriation of $280,000 for improvements to the Argyle Forest Blvd entry sign at Argyle Forest Blvd and Blanding Blvd. The ordinance also amended the 2027-2031 capital improvement plan (CIP) to create a new project titled Argyle Forest Entry Sign Improvements. This is a funded capital project with a clear city-owned construction or signage follow-on need.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Environmental Services.

How they buy

10+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 2. Latest awards: Junior Achievement of North Fl Inc Dba Janfl for jacksonville Proposes $2 Million Junior Achievement Grant ($2,000,000, Oct 2026) and Murray Hill Preservation Association of Jacksonville Florida Inc Dba Mhpa for jacksonville Proposes $125,000 Grant to Murray Hill Group ($125,000, Oct 2026).

500 pre-RFPs trackedLatest Oct 27

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Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Jacksonville's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Open bids and RFPs

Solicitations City of Jacksonville is accepting responses to now.

Vendors and contracts

Who City of Jacksonville buys from, taken from council records. 17,990 contracts with 3,559 vendors.

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Jacksonville.

Questions about City of Jacksonville

How do I become an approved vendor for City of Jacksonville?

City of Jacksonville currently works with 3,559 vendors across contract types including OTHER, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 269 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 Jacksonville?

Small purchases under FL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Jacksonville include City of Jacksonville — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Jacksonville — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Jacksonville — 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 Jacksonville publish RFPs?

City of Jacksonville publishes formal RFPs on its official website and FL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 613 solicitations from City of Jacksonville. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Jacksonville?

At City of Jacksonville, 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 Neighborhoods Department, Public Works — Traffic Engineering, Event Logistics and Operations, Office of Sports & Entertainment, Fleet Management, and Downtown Investment Authority, Office of Public Parking. 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 269 decision-makers at City of Jacksonville.

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What does City of Jacksonville spend the most on?

Based on 15,586 tracked contracts, City of Jacksonville spends most on Capital Projects (8,953), Grants (3,274), Environmental Services (1,285), Real Estate (1,071), and Public Works (1,003). Contract types include OTHER, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are City of Jacksonville's current vendors?

City of Jacksonville currently works with vendors including JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NORTH FL INC DBA JANFL, MURRAY HILL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION OF JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA INC DBA MHPA, YOUTH CRISIS CENTER INC DBA YCC, DOWNTOWN VISION INC, GATOR BOWL SPORTS INC, STATE OF FL, DEPT OF STATE, DIV OF ELECTIONS, GATOR BOWL SPORTS INC DBA GBS, WAREWORKS INC DBA WAREWORKS, and DESTINED FOR A CHANGE INC DBA DFAC. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, and FACILITIES. 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 Jacksonville working on?

Based on 25 tracked meetings, City of Jacksonville is actively discussing: City of Jacksonville — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Jacksonville — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Jacksonville — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), City Council Approves Funding for Development, Infrastructure Projects, and City Council Meeting: NCI Grant, IT Funds, Jax Retirement Trustee Appt.. 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 Jacksonville have?

City of Jacksonville currently has 613 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (8,953), Grants (3,274), and Environmental Services (1,285). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, FL's state portal, and other sources.

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