City of Keene bids, RFPs and contracts
Keene, New HampshirePop. 23,072 · keenenh.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 299
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 5+
- Next due Nov 10
- Contracts
- 842
- 430 vendors
The 30-second brief
299 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Keene's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and public safety. The latest, from Oct 27: Gilbo Avenue Planning Charrette and housing redevelopment study funded through Plan New Hampshire.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
5+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 10. Latest awards: Avanru Development for avanru Development Completes Airport Hangar Construction (Oct 2026) and New Hampshire Department of Transportation (Nhdot) for keene Recommends Transportation Heritage Trail Agreement (Approximately $3.11 million total project cost; approximately $357,000 for Preliminary Engineering, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Keene's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Keene is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Keene buys from, taken from council records. 842 contracts with 430 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Keene.
Questions about City of Keene
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Keene?
City of Keene currently works with 430 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 52 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 Keene?
Small purchases under NH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Keene include City of Keene — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Keene — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Keene — 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 Keene publish RFPs?
City of Keene publishes formal RFPs on its official website and NH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 42 solicitations from City of Keene. 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 Keene?
At City of Keene, 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 Department — Engineering Division, and Public Works Department — Water/Sewer 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 52 decision-makers at City of Keene.
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What does City of Keene spend the most on?
Based on 2,916 tracked contracts, City of Keene spends most on Capital Projects (1,782), Public Works (646), Grants (208), Public Safety (147), and Transportation (133). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, 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 Keene's current vendors?
City of Keene currently works with vendors including AVANRU DEVELOPMENT, NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NHDOT), STRUCTURAL PRESERVATION SERVICES INC, KENWAVE SOLUTIONS INC, FUSS & O’NEILL, THURSTON, SHAUN, GUITARD HOMES, PLANNH, HUNDRED NIGHTS, and LET IT SHINE INC. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, 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 Keene working on?
Based on 29 tracked meetings, City of Keene is actively discussing: City of Keene — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Keene — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Keene — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Keene City Council Considers Zoning Amendments, Infrastructure & Grant Approvals, and Keene City Council Meeting: CDBG Grants, Zoning Amendments, City Goals. 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 Keene have?
City of Keene currently has 42 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,782), Public Works (646), and Grants (208). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, NH's state portal, and other sources.