City of Manassas bids, RFPs and contracts
Manassas, VirginiaPop. 44,332 · manassasva.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 327
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 17
- Contracts
- 3,143
- 1,151 vendors
The 30-second brief
327 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Manassas's meetings, most in capital projects and public safety. The latest, from Oct 21: The staff memo asked for citywide and downtown buffer maps showing 1,000, 750, 500, and 250 feet from hospitals, daycares, and schools. The maps were used to test where retail marijuana sales could be located as buffers change. The work points to mapping, GIS, and ordinance support needs tied to the same zoning update. It remains a planning-stage issue with no vendor selected.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 17. Latest awards: AWS for AWS Proposed to Provide Free Holiday Event Activities (Oct 2026) and Fokal Point Imagery for fokal Point Imagery Proposed for Halloween Photo Booth ($850, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Manassas's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Manassas is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Manassas buys from, taken from council records. 3,143 contracts with 1,151 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Manassas.
Questions about City of Manassas
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Manassas?
City of Manassas currently works with 1,151 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, SUPPLIES, OTHER, and UTILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 103 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 Manassas?
Small purchases under VA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Manassas include City of Manassas — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Manassas — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Manassas — 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 Manassas publish RFPs?
City of Manassas publishes formal RFPs on its official website and VA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 197 solicitations from City of Manassas. 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 Manassas?
At City of Manassas, 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 Water & Sewer Utilities, Treasurer, Community Development, and Engineering. 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 103 decision-makers at City of Manassas.
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What does City of Manassas spend the most on?
Based on 9,743 tracked contracts, City of Manassas spends most on Capital Projects (7,180), Grants (1,020), Public Works (825), Recreation & Community Services (422), and Environmental Services (296). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, SUPPLIES, OTHER, and UTILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Manassas's current vendors?
City of Manassas currently works with vendors including AWS, FOKAL POINT IMAGERY, MODERN MUSIC BOX, NORTHERN VIRGINIA AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALLIANCE (NVAHA), BROWER, MATT, VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, HISTORIC MANASSAS INC, VMEA, ROBERTO'S PRODUCE, and AMAZON. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, SUPPLIES, OTHER, and UTILITIES. 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 Manassas working on?
Based on 7 tracked meetings, City of Manassas is actively discussing: City of Manassas — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Manassas — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Manassas — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Manassas Legislative Agenda: Education, Mobility & Economic Prosperity, and Manassas City Council Approves Budget Amendments & Infrastructure Projects. 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 Manassas have?
City of Manassas currently has 197 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (7,180), Grants (1,020), and Public Works (825). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, VA's state portal, and other sources.