City of Mentor bids, RFPs and contracts
Mentor, OhioPop. 47,010 · cityofmentor.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 73
- 7 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 109
- Contracts
- 451
- 208 vendors
The 30-second brief
73 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Mentor's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and professional services. The latest, from Oct 21: Mentor Avenue Phase 2 Resurfacing with Radar Loop Detection.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Infrastructure & Maintenance.
Latest awards: Croirish Burger Mentor LLC Dba Kearney’s Public House for economic Development Grant Awarded to Kearney’s Public House (Jun 2026) and A&j Cement Contractors Inc for concrete Road Repair Change Order Approved for A&J Cement (Jun 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Mentor's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Mentor has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Mentor buys from, taken from council records. 451 contracts with 208 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Mentor.
Questions about City of Mentor
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Mentor?
City of Mentor currently works with 208 vendors across contract types including FINANCIAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, OTHER, and UTILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 32 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 Mentor?
Small purchases under OH's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Mentor include City of Mentor — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Mentor — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Mentor — 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 Mentor publish RFPs?
City of Mentor publishes formal RFPs on its official website and OH's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 109 solicitations from City of Mentor. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Infrastructure & Maintenance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Mentor?
At City of Mentor, 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 Fire, Planning, Police, Human Resources, and City Manager. 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 32 decision-makers at City of Mentor.
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What does City of Mentor spend the most on?
Based on 1,208 tracked contracts, City of Mentor spends most on Capital Projects (712), Public Works (195), Infrastructure & Maintenance (104), Grants (102), and Parks & Recreation (95). Contract types include FINANCIAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, 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 Mentor's current vendors?
City of Mentor currently works with vendors including CROIRISH BURGER MENTOR LLC DBA KEARNEY’S PUBLIC HOUSE, A&J CEMENT CONTRACTORS INC, PHILLIPS PAVING LLC, CONCORD ROAD EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING LLC, AMRIZE BUILDING ENVELOPE LLC DBA DURO-LAST INC, MENTOR METAL KDM LLC DBA METAL SUPERMARKETS, INFINITY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC, CLEVELAND ELECTRIC ILLUMINATING COMPANY, QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTION INC, and SMITHGROUP ARCHITECTS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS PLLC. These vendors span contract types like FINANCIAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, 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 Mentor working on?
Based on 27 tracked meetings, City of Mentor is actively discussing: City of Mentor — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Mentor — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Mentor — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Mentor City Council Meeting Summary: Infrastructure & Regulation Updates, and Menor City Council Meeting: Approvals for Infrastructure & Budget (2025). 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 Mentor have?
City of Mentor currently has 109 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (712), Public Works (195), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (104). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, OH's state portal, and other sources.