City of Meridian bids, RFPs and contracts
Meridian, MississippiPop. 33,370 · meridianms.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 6, 2026
- 28 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 47
- 10 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 108
- Contracts
- 1,312
- 644 vendors
The 30-second brief
47 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Meridian's meetings, most in grants and utilities. The latest, from Oct 6: The council agenda scheduled a managed services annual agreement with Business Communications, Inc. for computer system backup management and cloud retention. The city was not shopping broadly here; the named vendor was already the proposed provider. This is useful incumbent intelligence for backup, retention, and managed IT follow-on work.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: C Spire for meridian Approves Month-to-Month C Spire Ethernet Contract (Oct 2026) and Magnolia Steel Company Inc for meridian Approves Magnolia Steel Property Lease (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Meridian's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Meridian has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Meridian buys from, taken from council records. 1,312 contracts with 644 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Meridian.
Questions about City of Meridian
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Meridian?
City of Meridian currently works with 644 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and SUPPLIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 22 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 Meridian?
Small purchases under MS's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Meridian include City of Meridian — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Meridian — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Meridian — 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 Meridian publish RFPs?
City of Meridian publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MS's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 108 solicitations from City of Meridian. 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 Meridian?
At City of Meridian, 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 Animal Control, and Finance. 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 22 decision-makers at City of Meridian.
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What does City of Meridian spend the most on?
Based on 930 tracked contracts, City of Meridian spends most on Capital Projects (377), Public Works (208), Grants (136), Public Safety (119), and Environmental Services (90). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and SUPPLIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Meridian's current vendors?
City of Meridian currently works with vendors including C SPIRE, MAGNOLIA STEEL COMPANY INC, PROJECT GRAPHICS, KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES INC, LACH THORTON, MCQUAIG, SCOTT, MUELLER SYSTEMS LLC, PAFFORD EMS OF MISSISSIPPI INC, and BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS INC. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and SUPPLIES. 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 Meridian working on?
Based on 13 tracked meetings, City of Meridian is actively discussing: City of Meridian — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Meridian — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Meridian — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Meridian City Council Meeting: Infrastructure, Services, and Development, and Meeting Summary: Approvals, Grants, and Infrastructure Focus (Nov 20, 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 Meridian have?
City of Meridian currently has 108 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (377), Public Works (208), and Grants (136). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MS's state portal, and other sources.