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City of Kansas bids, RFPs and contracts

City of Kansas logoKansas City, Missouri
Latest pre-RFP
Oct 23, 2026
10 days ago
Pre-RFPs
319
20+ in the last 30 days
Bids and RFPs
17
Contracts
9,706
2,651 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

319 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Kansas's meetings, most in capital projects and utilities. The latest, from Oct 23: Demolition Review for School Property Redevelopment.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.

How they buy

Latest awards: Kansas City Blues Juke House LLC for kansas City Considers Five-Year Juke House Lease Amendment (Up to $60,000.00 in waived rent, Oct 2026) and Bike Share Kc for kansas City Considers Bike Share KC Contract Amendment ($569,000.00 total contract amount, Oct 2026).

319 pre-RFPs trackedLatest Oct 23

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Pre-RFP projects

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

Recent bids and RFPs

Solicitations City of Kansas has posted. None are open right now.

Vendors and contracts

Who City of Kansas buys from, taken from council records. 9,706 contracts with 2,651 vendors.

Who decides

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

Questions about City of Kansas

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

City of Kansas currently works with 2,651 vendors across contract types including FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 57 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 Kansas?

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

City of Kansas publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 17 solicitations from City of Kansas. 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 Kansas?

At City of Kansas, 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 City Communications Office, Neighborhood Services Department — Office of Digital Equity, General Services Department — Fleet Services Division, Kansas City Parks & Recreation, and City Planning & Development — Development Management Division. 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 57 decision-makers at City of Kansas.

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What does City of Kansas spend the most on?

Based on 9,634 tracked contracts, City of Kansas spends most on Capital Projects (6,452), Grants (1,323), Public Works (979), Transportation (562), and Environmental Services (318). Contract types include FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, 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 Kansas's current vendors?

City of Kansas currently works with vendors including KANSAS CITY BLUES JUKE HOUSE LLC, BIKE SHARE KC, MULTISTUDIO INC, TREANOR INC, CC PLAZA OWNER LLC, KANSAS CITY TIF COMMISSION, SOUTHPOINTE LLC, and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. These vendors span contract types like FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, 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 Kansas working on?

Based on 15 tracked meetings, City of Kansas is actively discussing: City of Kansas — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Kansas — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Kansas — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), HCDD Seeks Public Comment on 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Report, and Transportation, Infrastructure Meeting: Contracts & Improvements. 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 Kansas have?

City of Kansas currently has 17 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (6,452), Grants (1,323), and Public Works (979). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MO's state portal, and other sources.

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